MGMTResearchPaperDueWeek8.docx

MGMT Research Paper (Due Week 8)

As part of the course, you will study production management and will analyze an aviation or aerospace industrial management issue related to production/operations management. Write a research paper on considering the 10 OM decisions, your paper will be a review of issues that were caused by a failure in the production/operations management process. You will compare and contrast the current research findings with the principles and concepts presented in your Heizer, et al. textbook.
All reference sources should be from academic journals, professional trade publications, and respected business or industry magazines. Limit the use of books as sources. Use references published within the past six years.
Follow the current APA Format. The paper should be 10 pages at a minimum. Left justify all narrative.

Abstract 
•Topic of the paper
•Background on the issue
•Value or importance of the issue
Introduction
•Heading
•Topic of the research
•Why the topic is important
•How the paper is organized to address the topic  
Narrative Body
•At least 10 pages, double spaced pages
•Logical sections with headings
• review using 10 total sources (at least 5 peer-reviewed)
Conclusion 
•Limit findings and conclusions to what can be supported by the facts and data presented 
•Avoid expanding the conclusions beyond what the data will support
•Suggest ways for the firm to overcome the issues discussed
References 
•10 valid reference sources in alphabetical order (at least 5 peer-reviewed journal articles)  
•Citation for every statement of fact included in the paper
•Only sources cited within the narrative of the paper
Appendix if needed

· DO NOT quote from the articles reviewed unless the wording is unique or very special. More than three quotes in the paper would be too many!
· DO NOT copy anything from any source unless you indicate the wording as being quoted and include an accurate reference citation for the source.
· Include a reference citation to support all statements of fact presented in the paper.
· Avoid using the pronouns: you, your, we, our, or us in the paper. Readers may not wish to be so closely involved in the topic.
· Do NOT expand on the findings or draw conclusions that are not directly supported by the research findings discovered in the review of the articles presented.