Overview
In a Liberty University ADRP Consulting project, LSS tools are used to collect data and then triangulate during the analysis phase to obtain a comprehensive perspective on the date in particular for thj eroot cause analysis. In this assignment, you will synthesize the qualitative research methodology of Case Study research as well as the practical use of Lean Six Sigma develop a business-facing DMAIC-based case study.
Instructions
After reviewing the Learn material for this Module: Week and review of the rest of the course, in current APA format, design a comprehensive (non-Kaizen) DMAIC Case Study integrated with Lean Six Sigma tools and biblical worldviews. This must include a plan overview section, as well as design, measure, analyze, improve, control phases. You must also demonstrate triangulation of your data.
Create a real-world case (that is, make sure the story is believable, i.e. it consists of sequence of time and events, problems and issues to solve, identities [positions/titles] and so on.) Sanitize all names and use only fictitious data. Use at least 3 Lean Six Sigma tools [e.g. a value stream mapping, process flow tool, a data collection tool, an identifying and verifying causes tool (root cause analysis), control chart, solution selection matrix, etc.]) and show your work (i.e. if using a value stream map, measurement selection matrix, scatter plot, etc.; design a graph, chart, or figure as appropriate, insert, and refer to such as per APA Ch 7.) If there could be any doubt, the emphasis of this project is to demonstrate the DMAIC Case Study process in a drafted case study.
Required Format
Cover page
Abstract
Introduction
Case Study ‘Plan’
Define Phase
Measure Phase
Analyze Phase
Improve Phase
Control Phase
Conclusion
References
Additional Requirements
Use the provided DMAIC Case Study Assignment Template.
This 2,400 minimum, 3,000 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:
- The required title, abstract, running head, table, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.
- Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.
- In addition to the course texts, this paper must include at least 8 references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the course texts.
- All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources and course texts.
- In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).
- Do not provide any personal opinions.
- For papers this length, there should be at least three (3) ‘levels of headings’.
- The introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each since the assignment is short in the word count.
- Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”
- Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.
- A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:
- M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.
- Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)
Grading Metrics
Consult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form of plagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.
Note: The Turnitin plagiarism tool will be used to check your assignment for originality. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity; higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher the score, the higher the probability that there are too many quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.
