For this assignment, you will create an Excel spreadsheet that summarizes the data collection you have completed. Indicate the date on which particular data were collected, the source of the data collected, the type of data, and a one- or two-sentence summary of the data findings.
Name the Excel spreadsheet as follows: lastname.firstname.datacollection.xlsx.
Part 1:
Conduct research. 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 study 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.
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. 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 in an illustration using at least one chart or graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the study 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 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. Conduct research 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. The findings should be summarized in an illustration using at least one chart or graph, representing the data you have collected.
Use the study materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts, as this will help illustrate your findings.
Submit the data collection Excel spreadsheet and the three data summary charts/graphs you have created from the research conducted to your instructor.
