For this assignment, you will need to
create an Excel spreadsheet that summarizes the data collection you have
completed. The spreadsheet should indicate the date on which particular data
were collected, the source of the data collected, the type of data (qualitative
or quantitative), and a one or two sentence summary of the data findings.
Part 1:
The first step in data collection is to
conduct research. You are looking for specific, measurable data (statistics and
numbers) related how the problem is affecting the organization. This
information should be recorded in the form of a chart or graph that presents
the data so key decision makers can see the “cost” of failing to
address the problem. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel
graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.
Part 2:
Next, conduct additional research to learn
what has already been done to address this problem within the organization. Ask
questions and interview individuals who assisted with the implementation of
previous solutions used to address the problem. Prior to meeting with
individuals, develop a list of questions about previous solutions. Consider
factors such as customer importance, efficiency, quality, employee
satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. You will want to make sure you ask
questions that allow you to gather measurable data and include information
about how successful previous solution options were in addressing each of the
problems. When you have completed your research, the findings should be
summarized using at least one chart or graph that represents the data you have
collected. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs
and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.
Part 3:
The last step in determining potential
solutions is to conduct external research. Using Internet and industry
resources, research ways that other companies have addressed this issue or one
very similar to it. Look for specific information related to the customer
response, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost effectiveness of
solutions others have implemented. Find at least five potential solutions you
can consider for solving the problem you have identified. Your goal in
conducting this research is to find practical examples and measurable data
related to how other companies and related industries have resolved the same
problem or one very similar to it. When you have completed your research, the
findings should be summarized using at least one chart or graph that represents
the data you have collected. Use the Topic Materials for assistance with
creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.
Problem
research to be based on:
• There
is an ongoing loss of instructional time in the classrooms due to teachers
having to deal with behavior problems from students. Behavior students remain
in the classroom causing a distraction to other students as well as taking away
instructional time from teacher having to constantly redirect or stop bad behaviors.
There is a lack of staff and resources available to help with the behavior in
the school. There is an opportunity for grades and testing scores to rise if
teachers had help with behavior problems if the school implemented an
alternative campus based suspension program. This program would be run by a
certified teacher so that students can still receive educational instruction
and the absentee rates do not drop if students are still technically in school.
