CASE STUDY METHODOLOGY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWResearchers describe the background of the problem to define the root problem and explain theorganizational consequences – this is where you will ‘well-define’ your case study. The problemstatement is a foundational component of the research study. In this assignment, you will beginto craft a single case study scenario by scoping the root problem. Then, you will research the rootproblem in the literature to determine how it starts and the broad organizational consequencesthat result before developing a researchable problem statement. Once the problem statement iswritten, an applicable research question (RQ) is created. RQs are exploratory, not assumptive,and not specific to an organization. The background of the problem, problem statement, and RQsmust be in alignment to ensure a reliable study will occur. If there could be any question, thisassignment is about focusing your case study in preparation for your advanced doctoral researchproject (ADRP). Biblical integration is NOT required in this assignment.INSTRUCTIONSAfter reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in awritten paper using the current APA format:• Choose a business problem that is related to your degree cognate for your ADRP.• Research the literature to understand the problem.• Write a one to two-page background of the problem, discussing how the problem started(i.e., root problem) and why the problem needs to be studied (i.e., organizationalconsequences.• Clearly enunciate the study purpose• Create a problem statement and ensure it includes:o A general problem sentence.o Three supporting sentences showing that the problem currently exists. Eachsupporting sentence must be supported with a different peer-reviewed scholarlysource no older than five (5) years.o A specific problem sentence that includes the location of the study andorganization type (using Moore’s (2022) template).• Provide a research question that aligns with the problem statement, ensuring it isexploratory, not assumptive, and not specific to an organization. For your ADRP, youmay have 3 subordinate RQs, so, if desired, you may include those herein as well.• Provide the broad strokes of your intended case protocol (prima facie question,propositions, tentative outline), case study methodology (case type[explanatory,exploratory, descriptive], design[holistic, embedded, single, multiple]), data collection.As the case study will not be developed beyond the literature review, limit this section toabout 300 words.REQUIRED FORMATCover PageAbstractBUSI 830Page 2 of 5Introduction (remember, we don’t use this word, but the intro is the text after the title upto the first L1 heading)Background of the ProblemCase Study PurposeProblem StatementResearch Question(s)Protocol, Methodology, Data CollectionConclusionReferencesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSUse the provided Case Study Methodology Assignment Template.This 1000 minimum, 1500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:• The required title, abstract, running head, and reference pages are not included in therequired assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.• Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in anothercourse. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledgingsources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commencesand as necessary as the work proceeds.• This paper must include at least seven references from peer-reviewed scholarly articlesthat have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books.• All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources.• In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d)issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements offact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).• Do not provide any personal opinions.• Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopediaswill not be accepted.• A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structuredin a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:o M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.o E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.o A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarlysources.o L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph usingpeer-reviewed scholarly sources.• Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurativelanguage, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.• Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitialAssignment Name #. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)BUSI 830Page 3 of 5GRADING METRICSConsult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form ofplagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. Allquoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via Turnitin plagiarism tool.BUSI 830Page 4 of 5GRADING RUBRICOVERVIEW OF CASE STUDY TYPESCRITERIA RATINGS PTSBackground ofthe problem10 to >9.0 ptsAdvancedA one to two-pagebackground of theproblem is clearlydefined and the howand why the problemis present. Flow islogical.8 to >6.0 ptsProficientThere is less than onepage or more than twopages of backgroundof the problemdiscussing how andwhy the problem ispresent. Thebackground of theproblem is not fullydefined. Flow ismostly logical.5 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingThe background of theproblem is clearlydefined and the howand why is notdiscussed. The flow isnot logical.0 ptsNotpresent10 ptsProblemStatement -general problemsentence15 to >12.0 ptsAdvancedA general problemsentence is present,states a businessproblem, andincludesorganizationalconsequences. Flowis logical.11 to >8.0 ptsProficientA general problemsentence is present,somewhat states abusiness problem, andsomewhat includesorganizationalconsequences. Flow ismostly logical.7 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingA general problemsentence is present butdoes not state abusiness problem,and/or does not includeorganizationalconsequences Flow isnot logical.0 ptsNotpresent15 ptsProblemStatement –three to foursupportingsentences.15 to >12.0 ptsAdvancedThree supportingsentences are presentand show theproblem is currentlyhappening. Adifferent scholarlysource dated withinfive years is providedfor each supportingsentence. Flow islogical.11 to >8.0 ptsProficientTwo supportingsentences are present,and/or supportingsentences do not showthe problem iscurrently happening.Scholarly sources arenot dated within fiveyears and are notdifferent for eachsupporting sentence.Flow is mostly logical.7 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingOne supportingsentence is presentand/or does not showthe problem is currentlyhappening. Scholarlysources are notprovided. Flow is notlogical.0 ptsNotpresent15 ptsProblemStatement –specificproblemsentence.15 to >12.0 ptsAdvancedA specific problemsentence is present,aligns with thegeneral problemsentences, andincludes the studylocation and industrytype. Flow is logical.11 to >8.0 ptsProficientA specific problemsentence is present,somewhat aligns withthe general problemsentences, and /or doesnot include the studylocation and/or the7 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingThe specific problemsentence is present butdoes not align with thegeneral problemsentence and does notinclude the location ofthe study or the0 ptsNotpresent15 ptsBUSI 830Page 5 of 5industry type. Flow ismostly logical.industry type. Flow isnot logical.ResearchQuestions(RQs)15 to >12.0 ptsAdvancedFour RQs are presentthat are exploratory,not assumptive, andnot specific to anorganization arepresent and alignwith the problemstatement. RQs arelogical.11 to >8.0 ptsProficientThree RQs are presentthat are mostlyexploratory, notassumptive, and notspecific to anorganization arepresent and somewhatalign with the problemstatement. RQs aresomewhat logical7 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingOne to two RQs arepresent, which are notexploratory and mainlyassumptive, specific toan organization arepresent, and do notalign with the problemstatement. RQs are notlogical0 ptsNotpresent15 ptsSources7.5 to >6.5 ptsAdvancedSeven or more peer-reviewed scholarlysources are provided.6 to >4.0 ptsProficientFive to six peer-reviewed scholarlysources are provided.3 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingOne to four peer-reviewed scholarlysources are provided.Non-peer-reviewedsources are provided.0 ptsNotpresent 7.5ptsAPA Formatand Structure,References, andCitations7.5 to >6.5 ptsAdvancedAPA formatting andstructure arefollowed, allreferences andcitations correspondto each other and areformatted accordingto APA 7th ed.guidelines, and allassertions aresupported by peer-reviewed scholarlysources.6 to >4.0 ptsProficientAPA formatting andstructure are mostlyfollowed, mostreferences andcitations correspond toeach other and areformatted according toAPA 7th ed.guidelines, and mostassertions aresupported by peer-reviewed scholarlysources.3 to 0.0 ptsDevelopingAPA formatting andstructure are notfollowed, mostreferences and citationsdo not correspond toeach other and/or arenot formatted accordingto APA 7th ed.guidelines, and mostassertions are notsupported by peer-reviewed scholarlysources.0 ptsNotpresent7.5ptsTotal Points 85 pts
Discussion Thread: Problem Statements and Research Questions Business Problem Information A bank is experiencing a decrease in productivity. Employees appear to be stressed as a result of unmitigated
Discussion Thread: Problem Statements and Research Questions Business Problem Information A bank is experiencing a decrease in productivity. Employees appear to be stressed as a result of unmitigated job demands. Bank leaders have tried to address the issues but their efforts have had minimal positive impact. Leaders at the bank,