MBA 580 Module Four Benchmark Study Guidelines and Rubric

MBA 580 Module Four Benchmark Study Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

In Milestone One, you recommended an innovation option (incremental or discontinuous) to the organization from the course scenario. Now that senior management of this organization has approved your recommendation, your task is to ensure your recommended innovation option gets implemented effectively and efficiently. Remember that your perspective is still that of a middle manager for one of the top U.S. producers of luxury and mass-market automobiles and trucks.

In this assignment, you will read a case study and write a report that compares the organization’s innovation processes with 3M’s processes. This report will help your cross-functional team identify the organization's process gaps when implementing IoT in the product line and will help to eliminate potential process inefficiencies.

Prompt

Using the information in the overview above and referring to the 3M: Rethinking Innovation case study (UPLOADED BELOW) in this module’s resources, compare the organization from the course scenario with 3M and identify process gaps within the organization. Your study should include the following points:

1. Analyze 3M’s experience for a process-based approach toward innovation.
   1. How does 3M manage innovation?
   2. What is the innovation strategy and leadership style within 3M?
   3. How does 3M enable the innovation process?
2. Identify significant features or processes that promote innovation from the case study.
   1. How does the management team within 3M recognize and reward employees?
   2. What is the importance of permission to play within 3M?
   3. How do the 3M attributes of patience and acceptance of mistakes enhance an innovative culture?
3. Compare the organization from the course scenario with 3M. You will need to reference the Organization Overview document when comparing the two companies.
   1. What are the differences between the two organizational structures?
   2. What is the difference in formal and informal innovation management?
   3. How does the organizational structure in each company affect communication? Why is this important to innovation?
4. Identify the process gaps of the organization. You will need to reference the Organization Overview document when identifying process gaps.
   1. What needs to be done to make the organizational structure support innovation?
   2. What rewards could your organization utilize to motivate innovative behavior?
   3. How should your organization examine its timeline to identify ways for longer-term projects to be more successful?

What to Submit

Submit a 2- to 3-page Word document using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. If references are included, they should be cited according to APA style. 

ASSIGNMENT

MBA 580 Module Four Video Check-In Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

In this course, the learner-faculty video check-in assignments will be used for discussing the Milestone One, Milestone Two, and project guidelines. These are private conversations between you and your instructor, and you are encouraged to deeply explore the concepts presented. Be sure to reach out to your instructor so that any concerns and questions are addressed prior to when Milestone Two is due. In Milestone Two, you will create a strategic plan for the implementation of an IoT innovation. Discuss your progress and concerns with your instructor through this video submission.

Prompt

In this mentor-focused video check-in, look at the Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric and have an asynchronous discussion with your instructor regarding the points listed below.

Record a short video sharing your understanding of the guidelines to be followed for Milestone Two. Consider the following questions:

• Do you feel comfortable completing the Power BI aspects of Milestone Two?
• What are your current thoughts on your recommendations for a strategic plan?
  • What are your current thoughts on competitors’ relative strengths in the marketplace?
• Describe some of the ways the company from the course scenario could adjust if business conditions change.
  • How could business conditions change?
  • How could the company change its strategic plan?

If you have any questions or require additional support, clearly communicate your needs to your instructor.

What to Submit

submit this assignment in an 1- to 2-slide PowerPoint presentation.