Capstone: Case Industry and Analysis

CAP400 — Business Management Capstone, 3.0 hours

Description

Project management is the discipline of initiating, planning, performing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to attain specific goals and meet specific success criteria.

Program Objectives

  1. Assess the business environment.
  2. Explain how economic conditions affect business
  3. Assess corporate social responsibility
  4. Examine the structure of an organization
  5. Evaluate small business

Professor

Professor

Dr. Michael Marticek

I have worked in the transportation industry for over 15 years and 8 years in academics. I have been an aviation analyst for an aviation engineering firm. I have worked as an operational supervisor for United Parcel Service and my third position was a senior operational manager for an airline. I also owned my own business for 3 years, which was website development and Internet dial-up services. I sold the company off in 2004 and have been dedicating my time to higher education. My teaching experience has been online at various universities. I teach the MBA and doctoral programs. I have earned a B.S from Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, PA) and a MBA in Finance from Strayer University. I also have a certificate as a Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean. I have a doctorate (DBA) from Walden University with a concentration in Information Systems Management. I look forward to meeting each of you through our online environment.

Dr. Michael Marticek, DBA, MBA

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation:

All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu

Books and Resources

Books and Resources

Contemporary Project Management 4th Edition 2019

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Method

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary

  • Assignments - Total of 150 Points
  • Weekly discussion forums-Total of 160 Points
  • Final Exam - 100 Points

 

Grading Scale

Grading Scale

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 410. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 410.

Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:

A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
F < (Below 70%)

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism:

Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.

I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.

Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.

The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations

Students who may have a disability meriting an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must complete a form and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator. Any accommodations for disabilities must be re-certified each year by the Disability Services Coordinator before course adjustments are made by individual instructors. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.

Supplemental Texts

Supplemental Texts

You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation. 

American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf

The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Library

Library

 

Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University

She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730

You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020

She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.

Support

Support

Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.

Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu

Career Services

Career Services

Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu

Objectives

Objectives
  1. Assess the business environment .
  2. Explain how economic conditions affect business
  3. Assess corporate social responsibility
  4. Examine the structure of an organization
  5. Evaluate small business

Lessons

Lessons
Title
Lesson #1
Course Topic
  • Final Project Introduction
Readings/Assignments

Study Course Syllabus
Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Title
Lesson #2
Course Topic
  • Environmental Factors and Their Effect on Business
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Assignment 1 upon completion of the lesson
Title
Lesson #3
Course Topic
  • Corporate Responsibility & Stakeholders
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Title
Lesson #4
Course Topic
  • Business Structures
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Assignment 2 upon completion of the lesson
Title
Lesson #5
Course Topic
  • Competition & Making Your Business Stand Out
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Title
Lesson #6
Course Topic
  • Participative Leadership Styles
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Assignment 3 upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 4
Title
Lesson #7
Course Topic
  • Marketing and Budget Planning
Readings/Assignments

Assignment: Create a Marketing Plan and Budget

Due
Objectives
Objective 5
Title
Lesson #8
Course Topic
  • Final Project Due
Readings/Assignments

Participate in the Feedback Discussion Forum

Due
Final Project upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 5

Overview

Course

Course

Contact Information

Contact Information

E-mail: mmarticek@lakewood.edu
Cell Phone: 800-517-0857 ext. 788