Graded Homework

Program Outcome 3 Demonstration

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Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following program outcome:

• Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.

Revisit the MBA6900 Course Alignment Map to review how all activities assist you in achieving the program outcomes.

Activity Instruction

This discussion focuses on Program Outcome 3: Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For this discussion, complete the following:

• Review Program Outcome 3 in MBA Program Outcomes for more information about the importance and role of this outcome.
• Review the relevant criterion in the Capstone Project and Presentation Scoring Guide to familiarize yourself with the specific expectations for demonstrating the outcome.
• Describe how you will demonstrate your achievement of the outcome in your capstone project. Be as specific as possible.

Response Guidelines

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other learners’ plans for demonstrating the outcome. Note any gaps you see between the expectations outlined and the learner’s plan and help brainstorm ideas to strengthen his or her project.

Capella MBA6900 unit 3 discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 August

Capella MBA6900 unit 4 discussion 1 & 2 latest 2016 August

Program Reflection and Career Management

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Throughout your MBA program, you have been building toward the achievement of the following outcomes:

1. Apply foundational knowledge and an understanding of business systems, processes, and technology within and across core disciplines.
2. Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives.
3. Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities.
4. Apply innovative, strategic, and sustainable approaches to business practice and planning.
5. Lead and collaborate in virtual, global, and culturally diverse environments.
6. Integrate principles of ethics and integrity into business decisions.
7. Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment.

You have no doubt worked hard to pull together the skills and knowledge you developed throughout your program to complete your Capstone Project and Presentation. Take this opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the course of your program and look forward to the next steps in your lifelong learning and career path. Address the following questions in your post:

• How have you grown in your academic and professional goals?
• Did you achieve or are you on the path to achieving what you intended to accomplish in pursuing your MBA?
• What comes next for you—how will you leverage your improved knowledge and skills within your field? Review the Career Management resources provided and create a short list of activities you will participate in to continue growing in your field and pursuing lifelong learning.

In addition to your post in the courseroom, consider sharing your story in MBA Central. As you become an alumnus, you will continue to have access to MBA Central to stay connected with Capella and continue to engage, explore, and grow your resource base, knowledge, and professional network.

Response Guidelines

When responding to others, provide encouraging feedback about those you are responding to have grown over the course of their program. Take the time to congratulate your peers on all they have accomplished. Also, provide additional recommendations for how your fellow learners may continue to leverage knowledge and skills gained throughout the program and achieve their professional goals.