Part 1: Literature review assignmentPoints will be deducted for lateness, plagiarism and/or any form of academic dishonesty, or topics not related to project management. Students struggling to...

Part 1: Literature review assignment


Literature Review Assignment Student Name: _____________________________________ GRAD 695 Project Management Research Topic: __The role of virtual project management in improving team collaboration and communication in the digital era 1. Review the following guidance for Literature Reviews and complete the information below using the template provided. Texas A&M Writing Center Video 1: Get Lit: The Literature Review (45 Min) Texas A&M Writing Center Video 2: The Literature Review (46 Min) UNC Writing Center:Literature Reviews 2. Using your proposed project management topic as refined in your Topic Refinement Assignment and a scholarly research tool, i.e., Google Scholar, HU Library locate four literature reviews for your proposed GRAD695 topic. Literature Reviews usually contain the terms “Literature Review” in the title. Submitting general research articles or articles that contain a literature review is not acceptable for this assignment. Your selections must be a literature review. If you have limited success, try to modify the keywords that you are using for the search and/or contact the library for assistance. 3. List the reference to your resource in APA format. Use your APA for resources and citations including the HU Library and Purdue OWL. Points will be deducted if resources and citations are not in APA format (double-spacing, hanging indents, page numbers, etc.) 4. List the link to the literature review. If using the HU Library, look for the “Permalink” icon to provide the permanent URL address. 5. Read all four literature reviews and, for each, provide a 1-2 paragraph discussion (250 words) on the specific research problem the researcher(s) have addressed. In addition, identify and discuss how the literature review is organized (chronological, major theme). Include at least one citation for each source. 6. List any gaps in the literature and/or future opportunities in research for a specific field discussed in the literature review. What suggestions did each set of researchers make for future research in this topic/field? This information is often found in the Conclusion Section. 7. Discuss how you plan to incorporate this research into your 695 research paper and address any of these identified gaps. 8. Discuss if this review has altered or refined your problem statement in any way. Restate your problem statement using the template formula. Literature Review 1 Reference (in APA format): Link to Literature Review 1: Summary of Literature Review 1 (250 words): Gaps in Literature/ Future Research Ideas: Application to your GRAD 695 research: Literature Review 2 Reference (in APA format): Link to Literature Review 2: Summary of Literature Review 2 (250 words): Gaps in Literature/ Future Research Ideas: Application to your GRAD 695 research: Literature Review 3 Reference (in APA format): Link to Literature Review 3: Summary of Literature Review 3 (250 words): Gaps in Literature/ Future Research Ideas: Application to your GRAD 695 research: Literature Review 4 Reference (in APA format): Link to Literature Review 4: Summary of Literature Review 4 (250 words): Gaps in Literature/ Future Research Ideas: Application to your GRAD 695 research: Restate your Problem Statement (making any adjustments as necessary): GRAD 695 Literature Review Assignment JUN 2019 1 GRAD 695 Approval Form for GRAD 699 Thesis Student Name: Student ID: Instructor: Topic Title: GRAD 699/PMGT 699 Capstone Options and Description The intent of this approval form is to ensure that students in GRAD695 plan for the second portion of the Capstone and make the decision based on interest and the criteria outlined below. The approval for each student must be completed before Week 6, the formal start of the GRAD695 research paper. Relationship to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) l am a cpt student and below are details about my cpt Company; Jesus House DC Job title : Program Manager Responsibility ▪ Prepare and create special financial excel worksheets for accounting use ▪ provide administrative oversight of Sunday Services including curriculum and material selection, scheduling, volunteer coordination, and classroom readiness. Fill in teaching as needed. ▪ Ensure the timely submission of all external and internal program reports. ▪ Develop and implement systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency. ▪ Manage program budget and expenditures, in collaboration with the programs’ Director, to ensure that available funds and resources are used efficiently. ▪ Analyze business processes and recommend changes to promote a more efficient work environment CPT students may choose GRAD699 (thesis) or PMGT699 (project) for the completion of your capstone. CPT students are required to complete this section by providing one paragraph for each of the following (three paragraphs in total). Otherwise, enter “NO CPT.” •An overview of your CPT assignment. Use the journalistic who, what, where, when, why approach here. •Highlights of the proposed research and application to the Capstone. •How will this research contribute to your studies and enrich your CPT experience. GRAD 695 Problem Statement Description: In 100 words or less, please describe your project management problem statement for your GRAD695 research paper: GRAD 699 – Research Thesis GRAD 699 is an extension of the research completed in GRAD 695 and requires the student to write a 40-page research paper. This selection is research and writing intensive and should be considered by those students who write well and enjoy writing. The requirements include: 1. Topic is worthy of research without an obvious solution to the problem statement. 1. Topic is related to traditional waterfall, agile, or a hybrid project methodology 1. Student is willing and able to write a 40-page paper with extensive Literature Reviews, experiments or studies, findings, discussion, recommendations for future work and conclusion. 1. The research thesis will contribute in some way to the project management profession. 1. The research thesis is a high-quality academic paper that could be published. Selection of GRAD 699, Research Thesis, requires the student to consult with an advisor on the Research Thesis content. Please select a content advisor whose area of interest aligns with your topic by placing an X in the selection column. This information will be transmitted to your GRAD 699 instructor, who will contact the faculty member. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FACULTY MEMBER YOURSELF. The GRAD699 advisors and area of specialization are listed below: Selection (X) Advisor Name Area of Focus Professor John Clark Project complexity, risk management, uncertainty management, vertical leadership (transformational, transactional, servant), horizontal leadership (shared), interpersonal skills, Emotional Intelligence, cultural intelligence, ethics, strategic planning, project portfolio management, quality management, stakeholder management, project procurement management, project budget management, project management analysis methods Professor Joe Deklinski Lean transformational leadership, Lean tools, Lean change management, team building & communication, risk management, organizational culture  Dr. Joe Malak Kanban, Agile, Lean, Hybrid, Visual project management, Transformational Leadership, IT Project Management, Offshore, Nearshore, Onshore project outsourcing, Engineering Dr. Philip Mann Traditional Project Management Methodology, Communications, Soft Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Virtual Teams, Government/Military, Business Analysis, Risk Management Professor Jen Mowery Agile, Scrum, Hybrid Agile/Traditional PM, Team Performance/Dynamics, Multicultural Team Issues, Kanban, Design Thinking Dr. Stephen Onu Project dyads, Portfolio Mgmt. Global project, Traditional PM, Project tools & new market entry strategies, Agile Professor Ella Ponsford-Gullacci Traditional Project Management, IT Management, Project Communication Management, Project Team Management, Project Risk Management, Project leadership style, IT project management, not-for-profit entities Professor Scott Rainey Traditional Project Management Methodology, Leadership, Communications, Government/Military Dr. Tom Wise Virtual Teams, Virtual Trust, Leadership, Traditional Project Management, Organizational Management, Agile, Problem Solving, Change Management Dr. Joseph Marc Zagerman Leadership, Research Methodology, Statistics, Teams If the GRAD 699 Thesis option is selected, please describe your intended research (100 words) and include TWO of your research resources (complete files) that best support your topic selection: GRAD 695 Approval Form v.10 February 2020 1 GRAD 695 APPROVAL FORM V. 10 FEBRUARY 2020 1 GRAD 695 Approval Form for GRAD 699 Thesis Student Name : Student ID : Instructor : Topic Title: GRAD 699/PMGT 699 Capstone Options and Description The intent of this approval form is to ensure that students in GRAD695 plan for the second portion of the Capstone and make the decision based on interest and the criteria outlined below. The approval for each student must be completed before Week 6, the formal start of the GRAD695 research paper. Relationship to Curricular Practical T raining (CPT) CPT student s may choose GRAD699 (thesis) or PMGT699 (project) for the completion of your capstone. CPT student s are required to complete this section by providing one paragraph for each of the following (three paragraphs in total). Otherwis e, enter “NO CPT.” • An overview of your CPT assignment. Use the journalistic who, what, where, when, why approach here. • Highlights of the p roposed r esearch and application to the Capstone . • How will this research contribute to your studies and enrich your CPT experience. GRAD 695 Problem Statement Description : In 100 words or less, please describe your project management problem statement for your GRAD695 research paper: GRAD 695 APPROVAL FORM V.10 FEBRUARY 2020 1 GRAD 695 Approval Form for GRAD 699 Thesis Student Name: Student ID: Instructor: Topic Title: GRAD 699/PMGT 699 Capstone Options and Description The intent of this approval form is to ensure that students in GRAD695 plan for the second portion of the Capstone and make the decision based on interest and the criteria outlined below. The approval for each student must be completed before Week 6, the formal start of the GRAD695 research paper. Relationship to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) CPT students may choose GRAD699 (thesis) or PMGT699 (project) for the completion of your capstone. CPT students are required to complete this section by providing one paragraph for each of the following (three paragraphs in total). Otherwise, enter “NO CPT.” • An overview of your CPT assignment. Use the journalistic who, what, where, when, why approach here. • Highlights of the proposed research and application to the Capstone. • How will this research contribute to your studies and enrich your CPT experience. GRAD 695 Problem Statement Description: In 100 words or less, please describe your project management problem statement for your GRAD695 research paper: