Final Exam Integrative Project

A fascinating creative/innovative exercise comes from Fast Company – 3-7-2016 (See Files Section)

“Ask What Else Can I Do With This?” “We see most things-objects, buildings, spaces, materials, technology, and systems-through the lens of habit and familiarity. We take them for granted, overlooking numerous other possibilities…Asking yourself “What else can I do with this?” will lead to new discoveries and ideas. Example: Turn rubbish into gold-take all the junk mail that comes through your letter (mail) box and turn it into something of great value. What else can you do with a newspaper?”

Using any concepts learned during the course, craft a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation (title slide and reference slide/s are not a part of the 15 slide requirement) that transforms something (objects, spaces, materials, technology and etc.) that is used for one purpose and transform it into a new use. Make sure to: a) describe the existing product or service you selected and how it is presently used (or not used); b) state the reason/s you choose this object/service and why you believe it has more value than its current status; c) articulate what you believe the object/service can be transformed into a new use; and d) identify any of the principles learned from The Blue Ocean Strategy, The Tao of Innovation and the Innovator’s Dilemma that guided the creative/innovative transformation of an existing product/service into something new.

Integrate any photos, videos, music, etc. you desire to present the new business/product/service.

Remember to: a) include a 150-word executive slide summary – the executive summary should completely summarize the slide presentation such that the reader would not have to read/view the entire presentation to understand it – do not merely state what you will present in the PowerPoint show; b) if you use references cite them in appropriate slide and on a separate reference slide/s following APA 6 formatting protocols; c) the title slide, executive summary and reference slides do not count toward the total assignment slide requirement.

Please Note: The deadline for this assignment is a hard deadline to enable timely reporting of final grades for the entire class. If the entire assignment is not uploaded by the due date a grade of 0 will be recorded for this portion of the course grade. The only file format accepted for this assignment is PowerPoint. Assignments submitted in any other format will be rejected and a grade of 0 will be recorded for the assignment.

Rubric
G. Keller Assessment of Critical Thinking Rubric (4)
G. Keller Assessment of Critical Thinking Rubric (4)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of issues
15 pts
Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding
12 pts
Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions
8 pts
Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown
1 pts
Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated without clarification or description
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence
Selecting and using information to investigate a
point of view or conclusion
15 pts
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly
12 pts
Information is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are subject to questioning
8 pts
Information is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning
1 pts
Information is taken from source(s) without any interpretation/evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact, without question
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics and APA 6 Protocols
15 pts
Uses language that skillfully communicates meaning at an executive business level with clarity and fluency, and is virtually free of grammar, spelling, tense and APA 6 protocol errors.
12 pts
Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning at a mid-management level. The language in the assignment has a few grammar, spelling, tense and/or APA 6 protocol errors.
8 pts
Uses language that generally conveys meaning to general business audience with clarity, although writing contains several grammar, spelling, tense and/or APA 6 protocol errors.
1 pts
Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of numerous errors in grammar, spelling, tense and/or APA 6 protocol errors. usage.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudents’ position (perspective thesis/hypothesis)
15 pts
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is imaginative, taking into account the complexities of an issue. Limits of position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) are acknowledged. Others’ points of view are synthesized within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
12 pts
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes into account the complexities of an issue. Others’ points of view are acknowledged within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
8 pts
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) acknowledges different sides of an issue
1 pts
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is stated, but is simplistic and obvious
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions and related outcomes
(implications and consequences)
15 pts
Conclusions and related outcomes (consequences and implications) are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order
12 pts
Conclusion is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly
8 pts
Conclusion is logically tied to information (because information is chosen to fit the desired conclusion); some related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly
1 pts
Conclusion is inconsistently tied to some of the information discussed; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are oversimplified
15 pts
Total Points: 75