Final Project Assignment: Integrative Paper and PresentationOverview

For your final assignment, you will produce two deliverables: a comprehensive paper and an engaging PowerPoint presentation. The central theme of your presentation is "Trends and Challenges Faced by 21st Century Managers." At the beginning of this course, you selected a specific challenge confronting modern managers, and throughout the session, you have explored key components necessary for your final project. Drawing on feedback received from both your instructor and peers, your task is to submit a final paper and PowerPoint presentation that addresses the crucial elements outlined below. Submission should adhere to the guidelines of APA format.

Directions

Imagine being tasked by the owner of your organization to propose solutions for a contemporary "trend" or "challenge" confronting 21st-century managers. Your goal is to develop a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and paper to present to the executive team, outlining your strategic approach to resolving this significant issue.

Project Design:

1. Paper:

In this part of your final project, consolidate your insights from assignments from previous weeks that addressed a chosen trend or challenge. Ensure a thorough exploration of every dimension within the P-O-L-C (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling) framework, explaining how each aspect contributes to your resolution of the identified trend or challenge as a 21st-century manager.

Your paper is to adhere to the APA template crafted in Week 1 and should encompass the following components:

cover page

introduction paragraph(s)

Craft an engaging introduction that sets the stage for your exploration of the identified trend or challenge. Clearly articulate the significance of the issue and its relevance in the 21st-century managerial landscape.

body paragraphs that provide details of how P-O-L-C applied to the project

Dedicate separate sections to Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling.

Provide detailed insights into how each aspect of the P-O-L-C framework is applied to your project. Demonstrate an understanding of their individual contributions to addressing the identified trend or challenge.

conclusion paragraph

Summarize the key findings and insights from your exploration of the P-O-L-C framework.

Conclude with a forward-looking perspective, highlighting the potential impact of your managerial approach on the identified challenge.

a well-crafted reference list.

Images and tables are also effective business communication tools. Enhance the communicative impact of your paper by strategically incorporating images and tables where they support your written content.

Ensure that any visual elements contribute to a clearer understanding of your managerial approach and its application to the identified challenge.

1. PowerPoint:

Create a voice-over presentation with the following design components (these are the minimum requirements for 'proficient scoring on the rubric'):

Cover Page:

Design a visually appealing cover page that introduces your presentation.

Slide Content (8-12 slides):

Address each POLC element applied to your chosen trend or challenge.

Utilize effective PowerPoint features such as bullets, animations, and relevant visuals.

Reference List:

Include a reference list in your presentation (not counted in the slide total, but it is a required component).

Transitions and Speaking:

Ensure clear transitions between slides for a seamless flow of information.

Use ScreenPal to record your voice, providing a comprehensive explanation of each slide.

Submission Guidelines

Submit both your comprehensive paper and PowerPoint presentation, adhering to APA format for the written assignment and the specified design components for the PowerPoint presentation.

Evaluation Criteria

Paper Quality:

In-depth exploration of P-O-L-C components, clearly identifying how applied to the identified trend or challenge.

Successful integration of previously submitted work to create a cohesive essay

Innovative and creative thinking is applied throughout.

Adherence to APA format and design guidelines.

PowerPoint Design:

Effective use of PowerPoint features.

Voice-over clarity and engagement.