Category: Data Analytics

Task 1

After reading, strategic thinking, strategic planning, strategic innovation and the performance of SMEs write a 7-page summary (excluding the title and reference pages) following APA 7th edition formatting guidelines. In your own words, be sure to address the following:

• Identify the most important facts surrounding the case.
• The article investigated the mediating role of human capital. Identify 3 additional dimensions where strategic thinking, strategic planning, and strategic innovation could be utilized and explain how.
• Discuss how strategic thinking, strategic planning, and strategic innovation closely correlated with enhanced organizational performance.
• Based on the study, how you would employing strategic thinking, strategic planning, and strategic innovation in operations and improvement projects to enhance decision making and performance in your organization.

Overview: Strategic planning involves defining long-term objectives, formulating strategies, and executing action plans to achieve sustainable organizational outcomes. Operational analysis plays a critical role in ensuring that analytics remain aligned with broader business strategies and goals. Recent research highlights the growing interconnection between Strategic Thinking (ST), Strategic Planning (SP), and Strategic Innovation (SI), particularly in relation to the development and management of Human Capital (HC).

After reading, strategic thinking, strategic planning, strategic innovation and the performance of SMEs write a 7-page summary (excluding the title and reference pages) following APA 7th edition formatting guidelines.. See strategic thinking, strategic planning, strategic innovation and the performance of SMEs Instruction document for detailed instructions for the case paper assignment.

Note:

1. This assignment must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition
2. Be sure to reference the articles and any additional sources appropriately.
3. Please refer to the Case Study Rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.
4. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources.

Task 2

After watching Strategic Planning Vs Operational Planning Video, develop a 4-page PowerPoint presentation (excluding the title and reference slide) with audible or speaker notes.

The presentation must address the following:

• Identify and discuss the key critical elements of a strategic plan.
• Identify and discuss the key critical elements of an operational plan
• Discuss the differences between strategic & operational plans.
• Explain how you can evaluate your performance in terms of achieving key objectives outline in your strategic and operation plans.

Overview: Many organizations often confuse strategic plans with operational plans. This video provides a foundational understanding of the key differences between the two. Recognizing these distinctions is essential, as they directly impact the success of a team, department, and organization.

After watching Strategic Planning Vs Operational Planning Video, develop a 4-page PowerPoint presentation (excluding the title and reference slide) with audible or speaker notes.

See Strategic Planning Vis Operational Planning Instruction document for detailed instructions for the PowerPoint assignment.

Note:

1. Be sure to reference the articles and any additional sources appropriately.
2. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources.

Overview: Aligning operations analytics with business strategy and goals is critical for organizations to be successful and efficient. This video focuses on the 5 steps to involved in developing an affective strategic plan.

After listening and watching the overview of strategic planning process, reflect on the 5 steps of a strategic planning process, list and discuss each step in the process.

notes:

1. Please refer to the discussion forum rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.
2. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources. Refer to Syllabus for more information.
3. Each week to earn full points on the discussion forums, make sure to include outside sources to support your discussion.
4. Discussions must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition and references cited.

Book:

The Responsibility of Reason in Leadership, Management, and Life Long Learning (Hardback or eBook edition), Dr. Jamey M. Long

(ISBN 9781839993503)

Anthem Press

Assignment:

Purchase the paperback or eBook version of: by Dr. Jamey M. Long from Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

Part 1:

Use the resource guide combined with the statistical knowledge from each chapter and discuss how it could help a company of your choice (i.e. where you work, a major corporation, local company, etc.). Write a 3 page double spaced paper to turn in.

Part 2:

Write a 2 paragraph review on the website you purchased the book. 1 paragraph is discussing part 1 (the research methodology) and 1 paragraph is for part 2 (the resource guide).

Once all work has been received and verified, you will earn 5 points on your final course grade. (i.e. if you had an 85% you would receive a 90%).

This is a complete or incomplete assignment. There will be no partial credit for points.

This project is designed to give you hands-on experience applying BI tools and techniques to real-world decision-making scenarios. Instead of focusing only on statistics, you will learn how to use data to drive strategic business decisions through visualization, prediction, and reporting. Please follow the instructions listed. Ensure your project is in APA format.

I have uploaded the assignments and instructions in the files below. Ensure that all the deliverables are met. Thank you.

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This project is designed to give you hands-on experience applying BI tools and techniques to real-world decision-making scenarios. Instead of focusing only on statistics, you will learn how to use data to drive strategic business decisions through visualization, prediction, and reporting. Please follow the instructions listed. Ensure your project is in APA format.

I have uploaded the assignments and instructions in the files below. Ensure that all the deliverables are met. Thank you.

Inned prooof on 0% AI and Plagiarism from turnitin

1 word document report with all above sections

1 Excel file with all your analysis, including all the components from each deliverable (eg.
Pivot Tables, Correlation, Regression output, visualizations, etc.)
NOTE: If no excel file is submitted or Excel does not match your report will result in an automatic
failing grade for the project.
Written portions of the report will be assessed on the following competency standards:
Competency
1 2 3
Awareness level. States or
lists facts.
List Present an itemized
series or tabulation.
Proficient. Identify and Discuss
issues.
Identify Distinguish and specify the
important issues, factors, or items,
usually based on an evaluation or
analysis of a scenario.
Discuss This calls for the
most complete and detailed
answer. Examine and analyze
carefully and present both pros and
cons.
Exceptional. Explains and
justifies.
Explain Clarify the cause(s),
or reasons(s). State the how
and why of the subject. Give
reasons for differences of
opinions or of results.
Justify Prove or show to be
having a basis in or
conforming to fact or reason,
or reasonable

_01. Python Programming

_01.2. Python Programming Tutorial :::

_01.3. This Assignment Assumes that you are familiar with

Pythons main scientific libraries

See Tutorial here :::

_01.4. Code Examples :::

Examine the Code examples below ->

open source and available online at :::

_01.5. Jupiter Notebook files :::

Open the Jupiter Notebook file – Online :::

This Assignment assumes that you are using Google Colab

click Open Colab

Watch this Video :::

How to upload and open Jupyter Notebook ipynb

File in Google Colab tutorial –

File | Upload Notebook

-OR-

_01.6. Open the Jupiter Notebook file on your Local Computer :::

Alternatively, you can install the required libraries

and tools (or the Docker image for this book) and

Run the notebooks directly on your own machine.

Install Python Anaconda –

See the instructions at –

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WEEK05_Assignment –

Random Forest

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_03.1. Open the Jupiter Notebook file – Online

using Google Colab :::

-OR-

_03.2. Install Python RunTime Environment – Anaconda

_03.3. Open the EXAMPLE Notebook :::

05_RandomForest.ipynb –

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Submission Instructions :::

WRITE a 500 Word Paper ( Microsoft Word Document )

Explaining Each Important Python Function

used in the above Jupiter NoteBook

for

Random Forest

Include ScreenShots of Each VISUALIZATION

produced in the Jupiter Notebook

inside your Paper .

Task 1

As technology advances, modern analytical software tools offer powerful capabilities to optimize processes and improve overall operational efficiency. This video explores how pattern visualization and Pareto charts can transform raw data into actionable insights. It also highlights the benefits of using a centralized data collection system, which enables faster and more informed decision-making through streamlined analysis.

After listening to Integrating Defect Tracking & Wafer Mapping to Optimize Semiconductor Operations, discuss how analytical software tools can be used to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate decision-making within your workplace or industry.

Notes:

1. Please refer to the discussion forum rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.
2. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources. Refer to Syllabus for more information.
3. Each week to earn full points on the discussion forums, make sure to include outside sources to support your discussion.
4. Discussions must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition and references cited. 250 words

Task 2

After reading Total productive maintenance (TPM), write a 7-page summary (excluding the title and reference pages) following APA 7th edition formatting guidelines. In your own words, be sure to address the following:

• Identify and discuss the key findings presented in the article.
• Identify each TPM pillar mentioned in the article and discuss the implementation of each pillar.
• Explain any challenges and benefits of utilizing TPM as a continuous improvement methodology.
• Critical Evaluation: Based on the model results, do you agree with the studys conclusions and implications? Why or why not? Additionally, suggest further recommendations based on the data that could enhance productivity.

This study investigated the potential for optimizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-enhanced organizational performance through the integration of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, operational excellence (OpEx), and most used continuous improvement methodologies

After reading Optimizing ESG-enhance performance, write a 7-page summary (excluding the title and reference pages) following APA 7th edition formatting guidelines. See Total productive maintenance (TMP) as a tool for improving productivity Instruction document for detailed instructions for the case paper assignment.

Note:

1. This assignment must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition
2. Be sure to reference the articles and any additional sources appropriately.
3. Please refer to the Case Study Rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.
4. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources.

Task 3

In todays highly competitive landscape, technology firms increasingly rely on advanced data analytics as a strategic enabler of both revenue growth and operational efficiency. This review examines how the adoption of sophisticated analytical techniques allows organizations to derive actionable insights from large and complex datasets. By transforming raw data into meaningful information, these tools enhance decision-making processes and contribute significantly to improved business performance and competitive advantage.

After reading Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics to Boost Revenue Growth and Operational Efficiency in Technology Firms:

• Create a 57-minute podcast episode discussing how advanced data analytics is utilized in technology-driven organizations.
• In your podcast, be sure to address the following key areas:

1. The role of advanced data analytics in technology firms
2. Examples of specific analytical techniques or tools used in the tech industry.
3. Real or hypothetical scenarios showing how data-driven insights influence strategic decision-making.
4. Discuss the challenges and considerations associated with utilizing advanced data analytics in technology firms.
5. Your perspective or recommendations on how firms can maximize the value of their data.

Notes:

1. Please refer to the podcast presentation grading rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.

Project Report:

1. Read the case study thoroughly and make notes
2. Meet with your team to discuss your strategy for next two days
3. Review the chapter 1 to 5 to identify the key deliverables.
4. Develop the deliverables identified by you. This must include the following requirements: business rules, entities, attributes, constraints, relationships, naming convention
5. A complete ERD and extended-ERD (use the concepts from Chapter 4 & 5)
6. Data dictionary
7. Tables, keys, dependencies
8. Entity strength, relationship strength
9. Any other important artifact that will help you deliver a high quality solution
10. For the data model developed by your team, propose a commercial technology solution (database product and/or cloud platform). For example: Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, or Google. I would encourage you to explore beyond these companies. You should perform a detailed product / platform evaluation using the following prompts to think about: What are the key database products made by the vendor OR the key database platforms available under the database category.
11. What are the key features for each of these database platforms?
12. What are differentiators compared to other database platforms in its class?
13. Are these databases used on-premise only? Cloud-based only? Explain the infrastructure use case for each of these databases that you are discussing.
14. Provide three (3) business uses for why a customer/client would want to use your vendors/class of database technology in their environment.
15. What potential risks should your customers be thinking about with the proposed solution?
16. What would the team required to build and then maintain this database look like? Identify the roles and their skill sets.

All the above must be compiled in a detailed paper followed by a presentation. Your solution must be based on rigorous research and thoughtful application of the concepts learned in the course. You can go above and beyond the scope of the course to build a compelling solution.

Project Presentation:

Submit a presentation that summarizes the key components of the solution paper you have written. The presentation should be about 15 minutes long. Your presentation should convey an executive CEO level tone.

To earn optimal credit, your presentation should be aesthetically pleasing as much as it is content rich. Presentation should be made as a group as group-participation is an integral part of this assignment. Here are some suggested contents for your presentation slide deck:

1. Cover Page
2. TOC
3. Data model components (Business rules, ERDs, etc.)
4. Technology solution chosen by your team and its rationale
5. The pros and cons of the chosen technology
6. Identity competitors in the space based on Database Class (against your DB)
7. Industries using the Databases/Platforms Most Often
8. Current Market Penetration for Vendor / Platform
9. Discuss Top 3-5 Features
10. How are these databases usually used? (On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid, Mainframe)
11. Provide three use cases
12. Closing Slide + Citations (as needed)

Requirements: 10 | .doc file

Project Report:

1. Read the case study thoroughly and make notes
2. Meet with your team to discuss your strategy for next two days
3. Review the chapter 1 to 5 to identify the key deliverables.
4. Develop the deliverables identified by you. This must include the following requirements: business rules, entities, attributes, constraints, relationships, naming convention
5. A complete ERD and extended-ERD (use the concepts from Chapter 4 & 5)
6. Data dictionary
7. Tables, keys, dependencies
8. Entity strength, relationship strength
9. Any other important artifact that will help you deliver a high quality solution
10. For the data model developed by your team, propose a commercial technology solution (database product and/or cloud platform). For example: Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, or Google. I would encourage you to explore beyond these companies. You should perform a detailed product / platform evaluation using the following prompts to think about: What are the key database products made by the vendor OR the key database platforms available under the database category.
11. What are the key features for each of these database platforms?
12. What are differentiators compared to other database platforms in its class?
13. Are these databases used on-premise only? Cloud-based only? Explain the infrastructure use case for each of these databases that you are discussing.
14. Provide three (3) business uses for why a customer/client would want to use your vendors/class of database technology in their environment.
15. What potential risks should your customers be thinking about with the proposed solution?
16. What would the team required to build and then maintain this database look like? Identify the roles and their skill sets.

All the above must be compiled in a detailed paper followed by a presentation. Your solution must be based on rigorous research and thoughtful application of the concepts learned in the course. You can go above and beyond the scope of the course to build a compelling solution.

Project Presentation:

Submit a presentation that summarizes the key components of the solution paper you have written. The presentation should be about 15 minutes long. Your presentation should convey an executive CEO level tone.

To earn optimal credit, your presentation should be aesthetically pleasing as much as it is content rich. Presentation should be made as a group as group-participation is an integral part of this assignment. Here are some suggested contents for your presentation slide deck:

1. Cover Page
2. TOC
3. Data model components (Business rules, ERDs, etc.)
4. Technology solution chosen by your team and its rationale
5. The pros and cons of the chosen technology
6. Identity competitors in the space based on Database Class (against your DB)
7. Industries using the Databases/Platforms Most Often
8. Current Market Penetration for Vendor / Platform
9. Discuss Top 3-5 Features
10. How are these databases usually used? (On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid, Mainframe)
11. Provide three use cases
12. Closing Slide + Citations (as needed)