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Modified Delphi Project Technique Paper
Write a 3-4 page paper that examines various aspects of the modified Delphi project technique, including reasons for choosing the technique and the process to conduct a study or project in your workplace. Then find two articles about studies that explore aspects of change leadership and that use a Delphi project technique. Summarize and analyze the studies.
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Introduction
Companies are looking for DBA graduates who are able to make decisions that support the organizational changes that are needed to improve a company’s effectiveness. The Delphi technique is a process used to gather consensus regarding recommendations for decision making. In this technique, you survey a panel of experts. Their input can be used by a change agent to gather opinions about future events. Note that the modified Delphi is not an approved technique to conduct your DBA Capstone Project but is a technique you might consider using in the workplace to develop forward-looking strategies or solutions to overcome a problem in your organization or industry. Employers expect DBA graduates to be familiar with a variety of problem-solving techniques.
Overview
In this assessment, you will write a paper to demonstrate an understanding of the modified Delphi project technique. Note that the modified Delphi is not an approved technique to conduct your DBA Capstone Project but is a technique you might consider using in the workplace to develop forward-looking strategies or solutions to overcome a problem in your organization or industry. Employers expect DBA graduates to be familiar with a variety of problem-solving techniques. In the first part of your paper, you will use the course materials and articles you find in the Capella library to demonstrate an understanding of the modified Delphi technique. You will then discuss examples of studies where the research technique was used for conducting research in the field of leadership. This activity will give you an opportunity to locate and analyze scholarly literature regarding appropriate application of research techniques for conducting workplace projects.
Instructions
Review the modified Delphi technique resources provided in in the Resources for this assessment. Search the Capella Library databases to find additional articles with the following characteristics:
• Methodological papers and resources discussing modified Delphi techniques and methods.
• Two studies that used a Delphi technique to address a change-related leadership problem or topic.
Write a 3–4-page paper where you address the following:
• Discuss the reasons for choosing a modified Delphi technique to study and potentially overcome a problem in your workplace and when it would be appropriate to use the approach.
• Define and describe the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable. What constitutes a modification to the Delphi technique?
• Explain the process for conducting a study using a modified Delphi approach.
• Using two examples of Delphi studies found in the Capella library databases on change-related leadership topics, respond to the following:
o Describe the studies and explain a leadership-related business problem or gap in practice the study was addressing.
o Evaluate the characteristics, purpose, benefits, strengths, and the weaknesses of the studies.
o Explain how the modified Delphi technique was used to explore the topics, focusing on the data collection and analysis processes in the studies.
• Develop project questions that you could use in a workplace modified Delphi study.
o Note: The Modified Delphi Technique formative shows an example of how you could format the project question and subquestions.
Submission Requirements
As you complete your assessment, be sure your submission meets the following guidelines:
• Before you submit: Before submitting your assessment, you are required to check that your in-text citations match the reference list at the end of your assessment.
• For this assessment:
o You are required to follow the Standard Naming Convention requirements for any files you upload. You will find the requirements in the DBA Submissions Requirements page.
o You are required to follow the Track Changes requirements. You will find the requirements in the DBA Submissions Requirements page. Track changes are also required for each re-submission of an assessment based on the previous review.
• Written communication: Writing is grammatically correct and free from errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: All resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. The APA Module can help with this.
• Length: Total length of the assessment should be 3–4 double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: APA-style font, 12 point.
• Scholarship: Use at least five scholarly or reputable practitioner sources to support your main points and analysis. Two course readings may be included among the five required sources.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment scoring guide criteria:
• Competency 1: Write clear and concise abbreviated project technique sections, which are valid and meaningful to leadership professionals.
o Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
o Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
• Competency 2: Locate and analyze scholarly literature regarding appropriate application of research techniques for conducting projects in the field of leadership.
o Provide a clear, concise description of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique.
o Define and describe the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
o Explain the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
o Locate, describe, evaluate, and analyze scholarly literature containing examples of studies using a modified Delphi technique.
o Develop project questions appropriate for the modified Delphi technique.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
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Criterion 1
Provide a clear, concise description of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique.
Distinguished
Provides a clear, concise, detailed explanation of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique and cites credible sources to support the explanation.
Proficient
Provides a clear, concise description of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique.
Basic
Provides an inaccurate or incomplete description of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique.
Non Performance
Does not provide a clear, concise description of the appropriate use of the modified Delphi technique.
Criterion 2
Define and describe the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
Distinguished
Defines, describes, and explains in detail the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
Proficient
Defines and describes the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
Basic
Provides an inaccurate or incomplete definition and description of the context of which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
Non Performance
Does not define and describe the context in which a modified Delphi technique is applicable.
Criterion 3
Explain the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
Distinguished
Provides an expert, detailed explanation of the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
Proficient
Explains the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
Basic
Provides an inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
Non Performance
Does not explain the process for conducting a workplace study using a modified Delphi approach.
Criterion 4
Locate, describe, evaluate, and analyze scholarly literature containing examples of studies using a modified Delphi technique.
Distinguished
Locates, describes, and critically analyzes scholarly literature with examples of studies using modified Delphi technique, completing a comprehensive evaluation of the articles.
Proficient
Locates, describes, evaluates, and analyzes scholarly literature containing examples of studies using a modified Delphi technique.
Basic
Locates scholarly literature with examples of studies using modified Delphi technique, but little to no evaluation and analysis is provided.
Non Performance
Does not locate, describe, evaluate, and analyze scholarly literature containing examples of studies using the modified Delphi technique.
Criterion 5
Develop project questions appropriate for the modified Delphi technique.
Distinguished
Develops project questions appropriate for and in expert alignment with the modified Delphi technique.
Proficient
Develops project questions appropriate for the modified Delphi technique.
Basic
Develops project questions that are not appropriate for the modified Delphi technique.
Non Performance
Does not develop project questions appropriate for the modified Delphi technique.
Criterion 6
Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Distinguished
Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Proficient
Adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Basic
Errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics inhibit readability and comprehension and detract from good scholarship.
Non Performance
Does not adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Criterion 7
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
Distinguished
Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.
Proficient
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
Basic
Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from good scholarship.
Non Performance
Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
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