Assignment 3: Operational Barriers to Success
Delivering on a value proposition demands constant improvement and innovation as competition changes over time along with evolving customers’ needs and wants. How an organization delivers is not only dependent on its ability to serve the market but also on how well it adapts and overcomes the challenges of its own structure, culture, incentives, and design. However, an organization may face many barriers that hinder its ability to overcome these challenges.
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research operational barriers. Based on your research, address the following:
Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area .
Gopalakrishnan, S., Kessler, E. H., & Scillitoe, J. L. (2010). Navigating the innovation landscape: Past research, present practice, and future trends. Organization Management Journal, 7(4), 262–277. doi:10.1057/omj.2010.36 (ProQuest Document ID: 820961459)
Assignment 3 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsDescribed tools an organization can use to help identify barriers.12Identified at least three barriers that prevent a company from adopting innovative practices.12For at least one organization, examined the success of the approach used to address these barriers24Made appropriate and valid recommendations to overcome the identified barriers.32Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation..20Total:100