There is also a preassessment evaluation sheet attached that will assist in completed the project. As stated below, this could be a 1500-1700 word essay or a 10-12 slide presentation with speaker notes, but the evaluation must be read and used as partof completing either the essay or slide presentation.
Competencies
In
this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:
Recommend
operations management methods and techniques to increase value for
customers
Evaluate
how operations management generates value for an organization
Explain
local, national, and global sustainability in relation to functional areas
of business
Scenario
You
work as the chief supply-chain officer at the large international corporation,
NationaliTeas. NationaliTeas manufactures and sells tea worldwide. Its motto is
Keeping people and their taste buds awake (when they want to be awake). Its
mission is Make the world more awake through rejuvenating and refreshing
beverages and sustainable practices that uplift workers, communities, and
souls. Its vision is to be the most respected tea manufacturer across at
least three continents for our tea and our actions, which will be driven by a
commitment ethical sourcing, minimal waste, and empowerment of our employees.
You
would like to establish an operational goal of having your corporation apply
for a B Corp Certification within the next two years. You believe this would
add value to the organization and help it to prioritize a stronger focus on
sustainable operational practices. You have conducted a preassesment based on
the recommendations for applying for B Corp Certification, and youve evaluated
the corporations current strengths and areas for improvement.
Now
you need to develop a proposal for the board of directors that explains why
prioritizing the triple bottom line (TBL) through working toward B Corp
Certification has organizational value. You must also propose three high-impact
initiatives to help strengthen the corporations commitment to people, planet,
and profit based on your evaluations.
Directions
Part
One: Justification of Benefits: Justify the value of working
toward more intentionally incorporating the TBL framework into
organizational decision making, specifically how ethical business
practices regarding people, planet, and profit can benefit society, the
environment, and the companys profit. Specifically, address the
following:
Key
Components: Explain the three key
components of the TBL framework and how each component benefits
businesses and society.
Organizational
Value: Provide a justification
regarding the value and benefits of using the TBL framework to inform
corporate decision making, and explain connections between the
organizational mission and the organizational vision.
B
Corporation Benefits: Briefly describe the
organizational benefits of attaining B Corp Certification.
Part
Two: Operational Recommendations: Read through the
Preassessment Evaluation Summary (located in the Supporting Materials
section) for each aspect of the TBL (people, profit, and planet). You will
need to provide a detailed description of the initiatives that will create
the needed improvement. You should note the organizational and societal
value of the initiative along with the operational management techniques
recommended to plan and complete each initiative. For each of your three
initiatives, address the following:
Organizational
Impacts: Describe the organizational
benefits of each initiative, specifically noting the expected positive
impact of completing each. Examples of positive impacts include better
alignment to the organizations mission, vision, and culture statements;
increased amounts of funds or resources saved; and improvements to the
organizations brand.
Societal
Impacts: Describe the societal
benefits of each initiative, specifically noting the expected positive
impact of completing each. Examples of positive impacts include increased
community building and positive environmental impact.
Customer
Impacts: Describe the consumer
benefits of each selected initiative, specifically noting the expected
positive impact of completing each. Examples of positive impacts include
increased alignment to target markets, improved product access and
availability, and improved customer satisfaction.
Business
Risks: Explain the business risks
associated with prioritizing, planning, and resourcing each initiative
and how these risks will be considered and monitored.
Operational
Management Techniques: Recommend an operational
management strategy or technique (e.g., project management, lean
manufacturing, or Six Sigma) that is appropriate to implement for each
selected initiative, and explain why.
Defining
Requirements and Scope: Define the requirements for
the successful implantation of each selected initiative as well as the
scope of each. Describe how changes to the requirements and scope would
impact timelines, budget, and risk.
Roles
and Responsibilities: Explain the key internal and
external stakeholders who would be involved in planning and implementing
each selected initiative, as well as why each identified stakeholder is
needed to successfully implement the initiatives.
What to Submit
To
complete this project, you must submit the following:
Submit
your project using one of the two formats listed below. Please
note that your submission should include both Part One and Part Two of your
project. For either format, sources should be cited according to APA style.
Written
Report: Submit a 1,500- to 1,700-word
Word document. Use APA style.
Slideshow
Presentation: Submit a 10- to 12-slide presentation with speakers
notes. Your slideshow should be submitted as a PowerPoint or PDF document.
Example tools that could be used to create your slideshow include:
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