15 Jun Complete and polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final project. Please use the rubric and the assignments that are attached, Thank youSPT710FinalProjectG
Complete and polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final project. Please use the rubric and the assignments that are attached,
Thank you
SPT 710 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview The real-world working environment is dynamic and complex, and some things can only be experienced in an authentic setting. Your academic training has prepared you with both the foundational and more specialized information you need to join the sports industry as a valued player.
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Three, Five, and Seven. The final project will be submitted in Module Nine.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Apply sports business program competencies in solving practical, real-world problems within a professional setting
Employ professional communication skills and behaviors appropriate for an intended audience within the sports industry
Analyze the functional areas in sports business organizations for determining departmental interrelationships
Assess personal progress in attaining professional career goals within a sports industry management setting
Prompt In this assessment, you will reflect on your internship experience by creating an internship brief and executive summary. Your internship brief will look at how the things you learned in the classroom translated to a real-world work setting, as well as what experiences, skills, and knowledge were evidenced in either the classroom or the work environment that were never revealed in the other. The executive summary will focus on your accomplishments and insights during your academic and work experience.
I. Your Place in the Sports Industry A. Host Company
i. Describe the organization where you are doing your internship and explain why you chose this company. ii. Diagram the organizational structure of your host company location. Include an organizational chart that shows management positions
and departments and where you are in the organization. iii. Examine the interrelationships of functional areas in the company and how they work together.
B. Duties and Responsibilities Within the Organization i. Compose a job description of your internship with details of specific duties and required knowledge.
ii. Relate what you learned/accomplished during this internship and how it will benefit your future goals. C. Identify New Job Opportunities
i. Prepare targeted resumes and cover letters for three actual jobs you are interested in. Include the job posting for each.
II. Applying Programmatic Knowledge A. Explain how the projects in which you were involved allowed you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in meeting the
outcomes of your program. B. Describe the differences between the theories you learned in the classroom and the workplace practices in this internship experience. What
were the reasons for these differences? Support your response with examples.
III. Reflection A. Describe a situation or event that took place during your internship that you had to respond to. How might you respond differently to that
situation in the future? Explain why. B. If you had the opportunity to do this experience over, how and why would you approach it differently? C. What would you like to have accomplished that you were unable to do because of time, other priorities, and so on? For example, was there a
project or another opportunity you were involved in that you were unable to finish? Support your response with examples. D. Considering your host company’s structure, propose how the entity could enhance interdepartmental synergies. Support your response with
examples.
IV. Executive Summary A. Detail how you demonstrated your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the performance of your duties. B. Describe an experience that required you to apply management or leadership theory. How did your experiences allow you to demonstrate what
you have learned? Support your response with examples. C. Describe the professional opportunities or possibilities this experience has opened up for you. D. Express the impact this internship experience has had on your professional goals. E. Explain any insight that you gained from this experience that you could not learn in a classroom setting and include why this insight is important.
Milestones Milestone One: Your Place in the Sports Industry In Module Three, you will describe your host company, your duties and responsibilities, and identify new job opportunities. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone One Rubric.
Milestone Two: Applying Programmatic Knowledge In Module Five, you will illustrate how you have applied your academic training to your internship experience and illuminate the differences between the two experiences. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Two Rubric.
Milestone Three: Reflection In Module Seven, you will reflect on the situations, opportunities, and synergies encountered in this internship. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.
Final Project Submission: Internship Brief and Executive Summary In Module Nine, you will submit your internship brief and executive summary, incorporating any feedback you received from your instructor. This will be graded with the Final Project Rubric.
Deliverables Milestone Deliverable Module Due Grading
One Your Place in the Sports Industry Three Graded separately; Milestone One Rubric
Two Applying Programmatic Knowledge Five Graded separately; Milestone Two Rubric
Three Reflection Seven Graded separately; Milestone Three Rubric
Final Submission: Internship Brief and Executive Summary
Nine Graded separately; Final Project Rubric
Final Project Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit a 10- to 15-page paper (in addition to a cover page and references) using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. In your paper, address each of the critical elements listed in Sections IA and B, II, III, and IV, citing appropriate academic references as necessary. Use APA citation style. Additionally, include your targeted resumes, cover letters, and job postings from Section IC as an addendum.
Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Host Company: The Organization
Describes the internship organization and explains why this company was chosen (100%)
Describes the internship organization but does not explain why this company was chosen (70%)
Does not describe the internship organization and does not explain why this company was chosen (0%)
5
Host Company: Organizational
Structure
Diagrams the organizational structure of the host company location with an organizational chart (100%)
Diagrams the organizational structure of the host company location with an organizational chart, but chart lacks sufficient information to show hierarchy and functional roles (70%)
Does not diagram the organizational structure of host company with an organizational chart (0%)
5
Host Company: Interrelationships
Meets the requirements for Proficient and demonstrates a keen insight of the existing relationships (100%)
Examines the interrelationships of functional areas and explains how they work together (90%)
Examines the interrelationships of functional areas and explains how they work together, but explanation lacks sufficient detail (70%)
Does not examine the interrelationships of functional areas and does not explain how they work together (0%)
6
Duties and Responsibilities: Job Description
Meets the requirements for Proficient and makes cogent connections between specific duties and required knowledge (100%)
Composes a job description of the internship with details of specific duties and required knowledge (90%)
Composes a job description of the internship but lacks sufficient detail or required knowledge (70%)
Does not compose a job description of the internship (0%)
6
Duties and Responsibilities:
Learned / Accomplished
Meets the requirements for Proficient and communicates a sophisticated awareness of the benefit to future goals (100%)
Relates what was learned/ accomplished during this internship and how it will benefit future goals (90%)
Relates what was learned/accomplished during this internship but lacks sufficient detail on how it will benefit future goals (70%)
Does not relate what was learned/accomplished during this internship (0%)
6
Identify New Job Opportunities:
Targeted Resumes and Cover Letters
Meets the requirements for Proficient and demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how to craft targeted resumes and cover letters for each position (100%)
Prepares targeted resumes and cover letters for three possible jobs, including the job posting for each (90%)
Prepares resumes and cover letters for three possible jobs, but they are not specifically targeted to each job or the job postings are not included (70%)
Does not prepare targeted resumes and cover letters for three possible jobs, including the job posting for each (0%)
6
Applying Programmatic
Knowledge: Outcomes
Meets the requirements for Proficient and makes insightful connections between KSAs and program outcomes (100%)
Explains how projects allowed demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities in meeting the outcomes of the program (90%)
Explains how projects allowed demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities but are not tied to meeting the outcomes of the program (70%)
Does not explain how projects allowed demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities in meeting the outcomes of the program (0%)
6
Applying Programmatic
Knowledge: Differences
Meets the requirements for Proficient and displays keen insight into the reasons for the differences (100%)
Describes the differences between the theories learned in the classroom and the workplace practices in this internship experience, supported with examples (90%)
Describes the differences between the theories learned in the classroom and the internship workplace practices, but they are not supported with examples (70%)
Does not describe the differences between the theories learned in the classroom and the internship workplace practices (0%)
6
Reflection: Situation
Meets the requirements for Proficient, and explanation communicates a unique, insightful perspective on how the situation might be handled in the future (100%)
Describes response to a situation or event that took place during the internship and how the response to that situation might be different in the future and why (90%)
Describes response to a situation or event that took place during the internship and how the response to that situation might be different in the future but does not explain why or explanation is illogical (70%)
Does not describe response to a situation or event that took place during the internship and how the response to that situation might be different in the future (0%)
6
Reflection: Approach
Meets the requirements for Proficient and provides a unique, insightful perspective on how the internship could have been approached differently (100%)
Explains how, if redone, the approach to the internship might be different and why (90%)
Explains how, if redone, the approach to the internship might be different but does not explain why or lacks sufficient detail or logic to support answer (70%)
Does not explain how, if redone, the approach to the internship might be different and why (0%)
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Reflection: Accomplished
Meets the requirements for Proficient, and examples display a nuanced understanding of the priorities of the course (100%)
Explains what personal accomplishments were not done because of lack of time, other priorities, etc., supported with examples (90%)
Explains what personal accomplishments were not done because of lack of time, other priorities, etc. but is not supported with examples or support is cursory (70%)
Does not explain what personal accomplishments were not done because of lack of time, other priorities, etc. (0%)
6
Reflection: Synergies
Meets the requirements for Proficient, and examples display a sophisticated awareness of interdepartmental synergies (100%)
Proposes how the host company could enhance interdepartmental synergies, supported with examples (90%)
Proposes how the host company could enhance interdepartmental synergies but is not supported with examples or they lack clarity or are illogical (70%)
Does not propose how the host company could enhance interdepartmental synergies (0%)
6
Executive Summary:
Demonstrate Knowledge
Meets the requirements for Proficient and makes cogent connections between KSAs and performance of duties (100%)
Details how knowledge, skills, and abilities were demonstrated in the performance of duties (90%)
Details how knowledge, skills, and abilities were demonstrated in the performance of duties but lacks clarity or is illogical (70%)
Does not detail how knowledge, skills, and abilities were demonstrated in the performance of duties (0%)
5
Executive Summary:
Management or Leadership
Theory
Meets the requirements for Proficient and makes cogent connections between experience and theory (100%)
Describes an experience that required application of management or leadership theory (90%)
Describes an experience that required application of management or leadership theory, but description is cursory or lacks logical connections (70%)
Does not describe an experience that required application of management or leadership theory (0%)
5
Executive Summary:
Professional Opportunities
Describes the professional opportunities or possibilities this experience has opened (100%)
Describes the professional opportunities or possibilities this experience has opened up, but description is cursory or lacks appropriate detail (70%)
Does not describe the professional opportunities or possibilities this experience has opened (0%)
5
Executive Summary:
Impact on Goals
Meets the requirements for Proficient and provides keen insight into relationship of experience and goals (100%)
Expresses the impact this internship experience has had on professional goals (90%)
Expresses the impact this internship experience has had on professional goals, but response is cursory or lacks appropriate detail (70%)
Does not express the impact this internship experience has had on professional goals (0%)
5
Executive Summary:
Insight
Meets the requirements for Proficient, and explanation demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of the importance of this difference (100%)
Explains any insight gained from this experience that could not be learned in a classroom setting, including why this insight is important (90%)
Explains any insight gained from this experience that could not be learned in a classroom setting, but does not include why this insight is important or explanation is illogical (70%)
Does not explain any insight gained from this experience (0%)
5
Articulation of Response
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format (100%)
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization (90%)
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas (70%)
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0%)
5
Total 100%
- SPT 710 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
- Overview
- Prompt
- Milestones
- Milestone One: Your Place in the Sports Industry
- Milestone Two: Applying Programmatic Knowledge
- Milestone Three: Reflection
- Final Project Submission: Internship Brief and Executive Summary
- Deliverables
- Final Project Rubric
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Reflection NSU
Antonio McClan
SPT-710-X4474 Internship 23TW4
6/4/2023
Reflection
During my internship at NSU, I encountered a situation where I had to deal with a last-minute change in the schedule for an athletic event. Initially, the event was scheduled to take place the following week, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it had to be rescheduled for the very next day. This unexpected change created a significant amount of pressure and required immediate action. In hindsight, my response to this situation could have been improved (Askari et al., 2021). If faced with a similar scenario in the future, I would strive to enhance my ability to adapt and maintain composure under pressure. Instead of succumbing to panic or becoming overwhelmed, I would adopt a more composed approach by taking a step back, evaluating the situation objectively, and identifying the most critical tasks and priorities. I would be better equipped to lead a team effectively during such high-pressure situations by remaining calm and focused. I communicate clearly with my team members, delegate tasks efficiently, and make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the event proceeds smoothly and successfully. Additionally, I would actively seek assistance or advice from more experienced colleagues to leverage their expertise and support in navigating the challenges of unexpected changes. Ultimately, the key to handling such situations more effectively lies in maintaining a level-headed approach, swiftly assessing the situation, and prioritizing tasks based on their urgency and impact. This would enable me to lead my team confidently and make the necessary adjustments to ensure the event's success despite unexpected circumstances.
As an intern at NSU, there was a specific goal that I could not achieve due to time constraints. I had aspired to take on a leadership role in planning and executing a full-scale marketing campaign for a major event. Although I had the opportunity to learn about marketing and sponsorship, I needed to immerse myself in this internship aspect fully. Leading a marketing campaign for a significant event would have been a valuable experience for me to apply my knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. It would have allowed me to put into practice the concepts and strategies I had learned and gain a deeper understanding of marketing tactics specific to the sports industry.
As the leader of a marketing campaign, I would have been responsible for developing a comprehensive marketing plan, identifying target audiences, creating promotional materials, and implementing various marketing strategies to attract attendees and maximize the event's visibility (Askari et al., 2021). This hands-on experience would have given me invaluable insights into the challenges and intricacies of executing a successful marketing campaign within the sports industry.
Unfortunately, due to time constraints and other priorities during my internship, I could not dedicate the necessary time and resources to lead such a campaign. However, I recognize the significance of this missed opportunity and the potential it held for my professional growth. Moving forward, I will seek opportunities to plan and execute marketing campaigns actively. This may involve seeking internships or entry-level positions in sports organizations or marketing agencies. By gaining practical experience in leading marketing campaigns, I can further enhance my skills, broaden my understanding of the industry, and contribute more effectively to the success of future events and initiatives.
I suggest introducing two crucial methods, regular interdepartmental meetings, and cross-functional project teams, to improve interdepartmental synergy at NSU. First, setting up frequent interdepartmental meetings would give officials from other departments a venue to interact and promote improved coordination and communication (Schot et al., 2019). These gatherings provide a venue for discussing difficulties and finding chances for collaboration while also providing updates on ongoing projects. Departments can more effectively synchronize their activities and take advantage of one another's experience and resources by establishing a designated location to exchange information and insights. A climate at work that is more integrated and cohesive would result from this open discussion.
Second, creating cross-functional project teams would promote cooperation, creativity, and idea-sharing between divisions. These teams can work on certain projects or initiatives that call for a variety of skill sets and perspectives by assembling employees from several fields of expertise. This strategy promotes collaboration and encourages people to collaborate across silos to achieve a common objective. Employees can draw on the skills of each department and produce results that might not have been attainable in teams because of this idea-cross-pollination and collective responsibility (Schot et al., 2019). Consider a project to enhance the fan experience at athletic events. A cross-functional team made up of representatives from the marketing, operations, and customer service departments may work together to pinpoint problem areas, generate creative solutions, and put plans in place to improve the overall fan experience. By using a multidisciplinary approach, it would be possible to give fans a more coherent and enjoyable experience by ensuring that many factors, including ticketing, concessions, and engagement activities, are considered holistically. Regular interdepartmental meetings and the creation of cross-functional project teams are two ways NSU might promote a climate of cooperation, innovation, and common objectives. Removing boundaries across departments would make it easier to share knowledge, improve problem-solving skills, and contribute to the organization's overall performance.
Interdepartmental synergies at NSU can be greatly improved by implementing training and development programs that involve staff from many departments. These programs can come in various formats, including workshops, seminars, and even possibilities for job rotation. The major goal is to allow employees to learn alongside one another, develop a deeper understanding of one another's roles and responsibilities, and promote improved collaboration and synergy. Employees can broaden their knowledge beyond their job duties and understand the difficulties and views of coworkers from various departments by participating in joint training and development programs (Schot et al., 2019). For instance, a marketing employee taking operations management training can better comprehend how their choices and plans affect the logistical elements of putting on a successful event. This cross-functional learning encourages individuals to think outside of their own area and cooperate more successfully with others and promotes a holistic understanding of the organization.
Enhancing interdepartmental synergy also requires creating digital platforms or intranet systems where staff may quickly access and share information across departments. Regardless of where they are physically located within the firm, these platforms offer a central portal for employees to exchange knowledge, best practices, and updates. Employees can distribute critical updates, share resources, and work together on projects more rapidly by having a dedicated information-sharing platform (Askari et al., 2021). For instance, a digital platform might house a knowledge base with instructions, models, and files tailored to particular departments. The lack of lengthy email chains or physical file transfers caused by this concentrated acce
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