Posted: June 28th, 2015

Topic: change management in Etisalat

Final Research & Oral Presentation Project

 

MBA 653: Organizational Development & Change Management

 

 

 

Research Project: The research project is a team project. It will count for 20% of your total grade. With each team member getting the same mark, it is important to choose team members that will work and communicate efficiently and effectively with each other! Teams cannot

have less than 3 members or more than 5. The project is intended to be a research

document focusing on a particular topic. Topics will be recommended by the professor.

Topics of your choice may be accepted if the instructor is convinced of their importance and

and of your motivation to treat that subject.

 

 

Format of the research project:

 

Abstract: One page in which you summarize your research. It will include the objectives, methodology, and the findings.

Introduction: 1 page maximum summarizing the objectives of your project

 

Theoretical Framework and Research Statement: In this section you are expected

to describe in detail the context of the research, and your research question.

 

Methodology: Here you will describe the methods you chose to use in order to

reach your objective which is to find pertinent answers to the questions you

developed in the research statement. In the case of an empirical project (in which, for

example, you would need to give a questionnaire to individuals or companies) you

will be required to describe the sample’s characteristics. Moreover, you need to be clear about research designs (quantitative or qualitative; descriptive or coloration; or primary or secondary).

 

Discussion: This section will contain all the relevant findings. This is the most important section of your work. You will analyze the results of your study. You will show a clear understanding of the nature and significance of your findings. Your analytical skills will clearly be of central importance to this section of your research.

 

Recommendations: Based upon the critical analysis of your findings you will be

required to provide recommendations that, in your opinion, would have helped to improve the change implementation from an organizational development perspective.

 

Conclusion: One page maximum in which, in point form where possible, you will

summarize your findings.

 

Bibliography: A list of the readings, books, articles, organizational documents, internet documents etc, used for the research project.

The following requirements and deadlines must be met:

 

• On that document the following information is required.
• Name and student number of each team member
• Name of the topic chosen and why in a few lines

You will be expected to submit the final document professionally presented with a cover page including:

• Title
• Date
• Name, student number and email of each group member
• Name of the course.
• Name of the professor

The project will be graded primarily on your team’s capacity to produce a professional work based on a sound understanding of the problems at hand, the capacity to select the right methods to answer the important questions, and most importantly, your analytical skills, and a bibliography.

Presentation: You will present your analysis in a PowerPoint presentation. You will be graded on the breadth and depth of analysis, as well as the overall accuracy of analysis. Your presentation should be 25- 30 minutes—it needs to be focused. Remember to include a reference slide at the end of your presentation. You must present to receive full credit for your participation in the project. You will give me a hard copy of your presentation BEFORE you present.

 

 

 

MBA 653: Final Presentation Rubric

 

 

Topic Researched: __________________________________

 

Group Members & ID:_________________________________________

 

 

CATEGORY	Exemplary The presentation is exemplary.	Proficient The presentation is acceptable, but could be improved in a few important ways.	Novice The presentation has some merit, but could be improved in many ways.	Beginning The presentation is at a beginning stage.	Points
Research Content 2 points	Information is well-researched and supported by details, significantly increasing the audience’s knowledge of the topic. Information is appropriately cited.	Information is researched with basic supporting details, increasing audience knowledge at least to some degree. Information is generally appropriately cited.	Important research information is missing, or there are few supporting details.   Information is occasionally cited appropriately.	The presentation is missing most of the research important points, or there is no supporting information. Information not appropriately cited.
Thinking and Communication 3 points	The presentation conveys a thorough understanding of the topic and theories of the class.	The presentation conveys good understanding of the topic ad theories with some lapses.	The presentation seems to convey only limited understanding of the topic and theories.	The presentation does not express main points clearly, thoroughly, or persuasively.
	The speaker’s main points are logical and persuasive.	The speaker’s main points are clear but are not persuasive.	The main points are not clearly stated or persuasive.
Illustration 2.5 points	Presentation aids are clearly linked to the material, well-executed, and informative to the audience. The integration of the topic with slides is persuasive.	Presentation aids are appropriate to the topic but are not well integrated into the overall presentation.	Presentation aids do not enhance audience understanding or are confusing.	No presentation aids.
Presentation 2.5 points	Strong, clear speaking voice easily understood by audience.	Good speaking voice; recovers easily from speaking errors.	Clarity of speech is uneven; delivery is halting.	Control of speaking tone, clarity, and volume is not evident.
	Speaker conveys confidence in talking about the topic.	Speaker is in command of the topic but appears slightly nervous in delivery.	Speaker is not completely sure oftopic; appears nervous or disengaged.	Speaker does not make eye contact with audience.
Total Points (10 possible/2)

 

 

 

Final Research Written Rubric

 

 

Change Effort Researched: __________________________________

 

Group Members:_________________________________________

 

 

CATEGORY	Exemplary	Proficient	Novice	Beginning	Points
Structure: ·         Introduction ·         Abstract ·         Bibliography   (5 pts)	Complies with length requirements. Exceeding expectations in summarizing and describing the research and findings. Comprehensive and concise bibliography, surpassing requirements.	Complies with length requirements. Adequately summarizes and describes research and finding. Adequate bibliography.	Does not comply with length requirements.   Does not adequately summarize and describe research and findings. Bibliography does not meet basic requirements.	The structure is missing most of the required components and or does not meet rudimentary standards.
Methodology ·         Framework ·         Research Question ·         Methodology   (5 pts)	Coveys a thorough understanding of the research methodology and framework and research question. Surpasses expectation in clarity and conciseness in research question and methodology.	Coveys a good understanding of the research methodology and framework and research question. Meets expectations in research question and methodology.	Conveys a limited understanding of the research methodologies and framework and research question.	Poorly frame research question and shows inadequate utilization of methodology.
Research:   ·         Research & Implications ·         Recommendations ·         Conclusion          (20 pts)	Analysis is compelling and persuasive. Implications and recommendations flow clearly and logically research analysis to the conclusion. Overall research and analysis exceed expectation.	Analysis is supported by basic details. Implications and recommendations adequately support the conclusion. Overall research and analysis is adequate.	Much of the necessary research, implications, and recommendations are missing. Conclusion does not flow logically from analysis.	The presentation is missing most of the research and important points are missing. Implications, recommendation, and conclusion are not congruent.
Total Points (30 possible/2) =