WK12 Problem Solving (10%). Continuation of WK04 Problem Identification assignment

• May be completed individually or in pairs
• To be posted on Blackboard> Discussions
  • Create a thread with Industry name
• Due the end of day, Week12 (Thursday, April 01 11:59pm)
• Bonus, 10% if submitted by the end of day, Week11 (Thursday, April 01, 11:59pm)
• Penalty, 10% late per week starting April 2 (please submit for partial grades)

Guideline: Imagine this is being presented to a potential hiring manager as an example of the work you can produce

WK12, Part 2 (10 marks), Solve the problem

Marks	Section	Grading expectations
5	Cover Slide	Business professional
5	Agenda	Demonstrate logic and flow of presentation
5	Industry Overview	Size, revenue, history, geographical reach, competition, market segmentation, regulatory framework, customer base (1-3 slides)
5	What is the problem for the Industry	Main concerns, financial, social, environmental (1-2 slides)
5	Problem Statement	Be specific and singular. One/two sentences. A paragraph is too long (separate slide)
5	Criteria	Explain why chosen. How does they link to Problem Statement? List rank and weight. List five criteria (4-6 acceptable)
5	Options	Explain why chosen. How does they link to Problem Statement? Choose to evaluate three options (4 is acceptable)
5	Evaluation*	Use matrix provide below. Explain scoring methodology used. Show full calculations. State criteria and options
5	Recommendation	Be specific and explicit on recommendation. How does it align with the Problem Statement?
5	Conclusion	Overview of presentation including recommendation
5	In-text citations	Data points, statements must be noted through citations
5	References	APA6 format
5	Spelling/Grammar	Review and revise before posting
5	Recorded timing	Aim for 10 minutes. Full grade if between 9-11min. 50% of grade if outside of 9-11min parameters