For this report I am to either come up or use an existing innovation and identify what problem a industry faces and how the innovation will solve that problem. A few innovations that i had planned on using were between blockchain and how it can be used in the supply chain industry or digitilization in the restaurant industry such as e-menu and e-payments.
Below is the rubric provided by the professor.
Project Report Description
First, this project is your opportunity to demonstrate and showcase your understanding of innovations in hospitality. What does this mean? Make sure that
- Your project report includes discussion of class concepts, ideas, and applications.
- Your project should clearly explain the link between class concepts and your suggested innovation.
Second, your report should be about an innovation for application in the hospitality industry (any segment of the industry that you are most interested in – for example, cruise line operations, lodging, F&B, airline catering, events, and so on).
Third, the report should be structured as follows:
Problem statement: What is the gap? Why is the gap a problem? How did you identify the gap? (Must include class concept/s you used to identify the gap.)
Your solution: Description of the solution and how it works (that is, how is the solution an innovation?). Support this with an analysis of its advantages and disadvantages. Describe how the innovation affects technology and employees, what financial benefits do you expect, and what practical benefits will the organization derive.
Please use the following rubric to guide your project.
| Attempted1 point | Proficient3 points | Above Proficiency5 points | |
| Problem | Problem is explained only partly or explanation of problem is unclear. | Problem is clearly explained and the innovation addresses the problem directly. | Problem is creatively addressed through an innovation of a current product; changed or used in another way. |
| Research | Fails to mention a known similar idea in common use, or material is copied rather than written in student’s own words. | Mentions known similar ideas with some elaboration. Makes a general connection to a similar idea in student’s own words. | Makes a clear and well-elaborated connection with a known similar idea in student’s own words. |
| Possible solutions or innovations | Proposed solution of innovation is not a practical solution to the problem. | Proposed solution of innovation is practical and well thought out. The solution makes sense. | Student explains innovation while addressing important details and giving the reader a clear understanding of how the innovation works. If using an innovation of another product, a clear description of how this product was repurposed or improved is included. |
| Obstacles | Fails to analyze obstacles related to the innovation (i.e., may list obstacles that refer only to shopping for materials or cosmetic issues). | Provides some analysis of the obstacles related to the implementation and function of the innovation (i.e., may discuss ease of use, etc.). | Demonstrates in-depth analysis of the obstacles related to the implementation and function of the innovation. |
| Presentation | The report follows formatting guidelines minimally or not at all. | The report mostly follows formatting guidelines and has spelling and grammar mistakes. | The report is well-constructed, follows the formatting guidelines, is spell and grammar checked and is easy to follow and read. |
Report Format:
Please provide a professional, easy to read report. Make good use of available spell and grammar check tools and edit your report for readability. Make good use of section and paragraph headings to guide the reader through an executive summary, a problem statement, description of the innovation with all supporting argumentation including financials, obstacles to implementing the innovation, and finally a conclusion summarizing the report.
The report should be presented as a Word document in 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margin all around, and double spaced. I will adopt all MSU standards related to plagiarism – ensure that your report is your own work. If you are including material from other authors, please make sure to cite approriately. Use of the APA format of citations is recommended (see