OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MODULE 1 CASE Trident University International Student Name Module 1 Case OPM300 OPM300: Introduction to Operations Management Professor’s Name Date of Submission Operations Management Module 1 Case 2-3 sentence introduction. Provide a noteworthy fact that you came across researching the topic that will pique your reader’s interest. NOTE: Introductions and conclusions may be written after the body of the paper is completed. Metrics Research Research Instructions: In Trident’s Library use the terms: best practices for optimizing productivity in the workplace. Refine your Search and select: · Scholarly & Peer-Review · Journal Article · Last 5 years · Sort by Relevance Present a well-balanced academic discussion on the importance of productivity in the workplace. It may be a general in nature or focused on a specific industry that complements your career goals or experience. (1 page) You must use at least one article from the Trident Library databases for this section of the case. Services, merchandising and manufacturing Research how productivity is measured in each of the three types of entities. Your research should be comprised of quality resources. (1 page) Industry professionals: metrics Internet search time. Using blogs, articles or information written by at least three experts from different companies, discuss productivity metrics championed by professionals. Be sure to explain how productivity is calculated. (1 page) Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” for Meets Assignment Requirements, Critical Thinking, Use of Sources and Mechanics on the grading rubric. The paper should be written in third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. Refer to yourself in third-person as “manager” or you can write about what the “project team” will do, rather than saying “I” and “we.” Conclusion (2-3 sentences) Wrap up the discussion with an overview of future research needed or trends in the area. Your submission will include: · Trident University International’s cover page · The body of the paper will be 3 pages with APA citations (2-3 sentence introduction, 3- page body, and 2-3 sentence conclusion) · The alphabetized reference list page in APA format References This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper. Journal in online library (be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.): Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database] Example: Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009). Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A case study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest. Book in online library: Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library database] Example: Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection. Newspaper in online library: Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper, pages. Retrieved from [name of library database]. Example: Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39. Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete. Websites APA end reference for a website – with author: Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title. Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress Example: Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html APA end reference for a website – with no author: Title of article. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Website Title. Retrieved from https://www.website-name/ABCDEFG-12345 Example: Media giants. (2014). Frontline: The Merchants of Cool. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/giants/