Week 3 Assignment: Statement of the Problem

Company: Spark Inc.

Problem:

• Increased employee turnover

Instructions

Complete the following:

• Complete the Statement of the Problem section of your proposal. Use the . TEMPLATE MUST BE USED!!
• Describe the performance problem and give particular attention to Gilbert’s definition of worthy performancevaluable accomplishments that outweigh the cost of the behavior that brings about these accomplishments.
• Focus on performance problems that contain measurable performance issues, results that are valuable to the organization, and costly behavior.

Discuss how the organization is losing profit, productivity, quality, and so on, as a result of this performance problem.

Submit your completed assignment in the assignment area.

Your assignment submission will be assessed based on the following Proficient level criteria:

• Analyze a performance gap in measurable terms.
• Describe a performance problem.
• Identify the root causes of a performance gap.
• Analyze the significance of a performance gap for an organization.
• Analyze how stakeholders impact or are impacted by an identified performance gap.
• Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
• Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, and tone.
• Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Read the Statement of the Problem rubric to make sure you have an understanding of all rubric levels.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Template: Use the Statement of the Problem Template to complete this assignment.
• Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.
• Length: There is no designated length.
• Formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines. You may use numbered and bulleted lists. You may also use bold font formatting. You will insert all tables and figures in the appropriate position in the body of the paper rather than at the end as you would do for a manuscript you are submitting for publication. Any deviations from APA format must be done in such a way that they enhance clarity and readability of the proposal. Use
• for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the
• for more APA resources specific to your degree level. Visit the
• for help finding resources in the Capella library.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze systems for performance strengths and deficiencies.
• Analyze a performance gap in measurable terms.
• Describe a performance problem.
• Identify the root causes of a performance gap.
• Analyze the significance of a performance gap for an organization.
• Competency 3: Evaluate workplace performance, learning strategies, and interventions.
• Analyze how stakeholders impact or are impacted by an identified performance gap.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the education profession.
• Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
• Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, and tone.
• Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Template: Use the Statement of the Problem Template to complete this assignment.
• Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced.
• Length: There is no designated length.
• Formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines. You may use numbered and bulleted lists. You may also use bold font formatting. You will insert all tables and figures in the appropriate position in the body of the paper rather than at the end as you would do for a manuscript you are submitting for publication. Any deviations from APA format must be done in such a way that they enhance clarity and readability of the proposal. Use for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the for more APA resources specific to your degree level. Visit the for help finding resources in the Capella library.