Based on your evaluation of an organization or a segment of an organization in Individual Learning Project 1 (uploaded), select 1 contemporary management technique (listed in the Blocher et al., Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis (2016) textbok) not currently being implemented in the organization/segment that could aid the organization/segment in achieving its critical success factors (CSFs).
Using the electronic databases search for journal articles in professional, peer-reviewed accounting and business journals that pertain to the contemporary management technique chosen.
Write a research paper in current APA format. The paper must be 10?15 double-spaced pages, with 1-inch margins and current APA pagination. The font must be 12-point Times New Roman. The paper must include references from at least 10 different sources. Be sure to include a title page and a reference page in addition to the essay pages. The title page and the reference page do not count as part of the 10?15-page length requirement.
The paper must address the following in order:
1. Rationale for the contemporary management technique selected
2. In-depth analysis of the technique, in which you fully describe the technique, its implementation process, its application by other organizations, its applicability to your organization/segment, and your plan for implementation
Additional guidelines:
1. Avoid using first and second person (e.g., ?I,? ?we,? ?you,? etc.).
2. You must reference a minimum of your textbooks and 5 additional scholarly sources. Wikipedia, Investopedia, and the like are not considered scholarly sources and should not be used. Any use of these sources will be grounds for a 50-point deduction.
3. Any personal communication should be cited appropriately within the text; however, citations of personal communication are not needed for the reference section.
4. An abstract and table of contents are not needed.
5. The final assignment must be submitted via the SafeAssign submission link.
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROJECT 2 GRADING RUBRIC
Criterion 3 Points 2 Points
Selection of Technique
/1 N/A N/A
Rationale for the Selection
/2 N/A A well-developed rationale for the selection of the management technique is provided.
Management Technique
/2 N/A Management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Implementation Process
/2 N/A Implementation process of the management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Application by Other Companies
/2 N/A Application of the management technique by other companies is described in an in-depth manner.
Applicability to the Chosen Company
/2 N/A Applicability of the chosen management technique to the chosen company is described in an in-depth manner.
Plan for Implementation
/2 N/A Plan for implementation of the management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Format
/2 N/A Project is formatted in the prescribed manner and order.
Criterion 3 Points 2 Points
Length
/2 N/A Length requirement (10?15 pages) is met.
Text and Journal Support
/3 Textbooks and at least 5 additional scholarly sources are referenced for support; all opinion statements are substantiated by citations. Textbooks and 3?4 additional scholarly sources are referenced for support; a few opinion statements lack support via citations.
Grammar and Spelling
/3 No grammar or spelling errors are present. (Do not capitalize the management techniques.) 1?2 grammar and/or spelling errors are present. (Do not capitalize the management techniques.)
Current APA Format
/2 N/A No current APA format errors are present.
Criterion 3 Points 2 Points
Selection of Technique
/1 N/A N/A
Rationale for the Selection
/2 N/A A well-developed rationale for the selection of the management technique is provided.
Management Technique
/2 N/A Management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Implementation Process
/2 N/A Implementation process of the management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Application by Other Companies
/2 N/A Application of the management technique by other companies is described in an in-depth manner.
Applicability to the Chosen Company
/2 N/A Applicability of the chosen management technique to the chosen company is described in an in-depth manner.
Plan for Implementation
/2 N/A Plan for implementation of the management technique is described in an in-depth manner.
Format
/2 N/A Project is formatted in the prescribed manner and order.
Criterion 3 Points 2 Points
Length
/2 N/A Length requirement (10?15 pages) is met.
Text and Journal Support
/3 Textbooks and at least 5 additional scholarly sources are referenced for support; all opinion statements are substantiated by citations. Textbooks and 3?4 additional scholarly sources are referenced for support; a few opinion statements lack support via citations.
Grammar and Spelling
/3 No grammar or spelling errors are present. (Do not capitalize the management techniques.) 1?2 grammar and/or spelling errors are present. (Do not capitalize the management techniques.)
Current APA Format
/2 N/A No current APA format errors are present.
