MSA Resources: Sample MSA 698/699 Capstones

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Sample Capstones

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MSA 699: Applied Research Project in Administration - Sample Capstone Projects

Case Study
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Data Analysis
Feasibility Study
Hypothesis Testing
Operations Research
Phenomenological Study
Policy Analysis
Program Design
Program Evaluation
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Survey Research

Case Study: Millennial Frequent Job Changes and Career Advancement at the University of Michigan (2019)
(Truchan, S.) Methodology: Case Study. 113 pages.
The Effects of an Increase in Deployment Length on F-15e Strike Eagle Aircrew Proficiency and Recommendations to Squadron Commanders to Mitigate These Effects (2013)
(Sick, K. D.) Methodology: Hybrid of policy analysis and Case Study. 88 pages.
Policy Analysis of Federal Program Assistance to Transitioning Military Veterans (2019)
(Micklewright, J.). Methodology: Case Study. 61 pages.

An Analysis of a Fee-Based Transportation Service for a Private Retina Specialist Practice (2010)
(Lutz, K.). Methodology: Cost-benefit Analysis. 46 pages.
Analysis of the Fundraising Endeavors of the Polish Mission (2016)
(Cullen, M. J.) Methodology: Cost Benefit Analysis. 60 pages.

Analysis of Impact on Membership Figures Due to Branch Closures of Credit Union One (2010)
(Desilets, J. L.) Methodology: Data Analysis. 47 pages.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing in Acute Care Facilities to Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections (2019)
(Dover, C.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 70 pages.
Covenant Healthcare’s Physician Intranet Portal: Medical Staff Priorities, Concerns, And Impact of Level of Integration. (2016)
(Jager, J.) Methodology: Feasibility Study & Program Design. 56 pages.
Feasibility of Establishing a Zaxby’s Restaurant Franchise In Topeka, Kansas, Metropolitan Area ((2016)
(Stalnaker, J. C..). Methodology: Quantitative & Feasibility Study. 65 pages.
Feasibility Study for a Rugby Club in Manhattan, Kansas (2018)
(Posey , J. R. ) Feasibility Study. 78 pages.
Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a Cross-Fit Gym in Raymond, MS (2017)
(Shuff, J.T) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 48 pages.
Feasibility Study of an Automotive Service and Repair Business in Kansas City, Kansas (2017)
(Powers, G.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 60 pages.
Feasibility Study of Launching a Small Press Publishing Company. (2018)
(Cronin, H.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 105 pages.
Feasibility Study of Opening a Childcare Business in Lansing, Kansas. (2017)
(Ganal, L.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 54 pages.
A Feasibility Study to Expand a Residential Construction Company From Southern California to Coeur d’ Alene Idaho. (2017)
(Dragan, J. P.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 56 pages.
The Impact of Telehealth on Healthcare Cost and Quality of the Saudi Health Sector (2016)
(Batarfi, S.) Methodology: Feasibility Study. 84 pages.

Food Sensitivities and Accommodations For Logistics and Acquisition Employees within Government Agencies (2017)
(Mendez, N.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing and Survey. 48 pages.
How Scheduling Factors Impact Nuclear Operator Job Performance (2016)
(Earp-Pitkins, C. R.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing and Program evaluation. 73 pages.
Human Resource Processes to Provide Employment Opportunities to U.S. Army Spouses (2016)
(Birdsall, C.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing. 53 pages.
A Hypothesis Test of Leadership Behaviors That Contribute To Burlington County Criminal Division Office Morale. (2017)
(Demshock, R.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing. 68 pages.
Leadership Competencies Specific to Management Roles within the Healthcare Industry (2016)
(Judson, C.A.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing. 88 pages.
Relationship Between Training and Job Performance for Domestic and International Organizations. (2016)
(Beach, D. W.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing. 84 pages.
A Study of How Personality Traits Affect Employee Performance in a Clinical Laboratory (2016)
(Shirley, L. J.). Methodology: Hypothesis Testing. 57pages.

Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Poor Sanitary Conditions in Hyderabad (2017)
(Chalasani S. M.) Methodology: Operations Research. 71 pages.
Operations Research on Employee Adherence to Information Security Policies and Practices at the Karmanos Cancer Institute (2018)
(Bitz, M.) Methodology: Operations Research. 58 pages.

Analysis of Medical Staff Perceptions of Munson Medical Center Administrative Effectiveness and Responsiveness (2017)
(Ludka, A.M.). Methodology: Phenomenological Research and Ethnography. 79 pages.
An Analysis of the U.S. Army’s Adaptive and Agile Leadership Development Process. (2016)
(Westbrook, J.) Methodology: Phenomenological Study & Qualitative Research. 72 pages.
Communication Analysis and Program Design in General Radiology at Michigan Medicine (2018)
(Rosebush, L.) Methodology: Program Design and Phenomenological Study. 77 pages.
Recruiting Problems Associated With Private Foundations in Saudi Arabia. (2016)
(Alothman, K. O.) Methodology: Phenomenological Study & Qualitative Research. 83 pages.

Analysis of Lab Staff Retention at ABC Hospital: Recommendations for the Executive Team. (2017)
(Ward, J.) Methodology: Policy Analysis. 77 pages.
Biases in Recruiting Diverse Talent (2011)
(Frazen, R.M.). Methodology: Policy Analysis. 78 pages.
Policy analysis of various lake management and restoration options, Village of Lake Isabella, Michigan. (2016)
(Wolff, T. R.) Methodology: Policy Analysis. 57 pages.
The Effects of an Increase in Deployment Length on F-15e Strike Eagle Aircrew Proficiency and Recommendations to Squadron Commanders to Mitigate These Effects (2013)
(Sick, K. D.) Methodology: Hybrid of policy analysis and Case Study. 88 pages.

Communication Analysis and Program Design in General Radiology at Michigan Medicine (2018)
(Rosebush, L.) Methodology: Program Design and Phenomenological Study. 77 pages.
Covenant Healthcare’s Physician Intranet Portal: Medical Staff Priorities, Concerns, And Impact of Level of Integration. (2016)
(Jager, J.) Methodology: Feasibility Study & Program Design. 56 pages.
Program Design: Constructing A Wellness Program Initiative For Omar Medical Supplies Corporation In Matteson, Illinois (2016)
(Turner-Wilson, S.L.) Methodology: Program Design. 106 pages.
A Program Design: Developing a Knowledge Sharing Readiness Assessment Tool for a Civilian Oversight Agency (2018)
(Stanton, M. J.) Methodology: Program Design. 90 pages.
Program Design: Foundation of Establishing an Intergenerational Center in Tipp City, Ohio. (2017)
(Usserman, L.) Methodology: Program Design. 74 pages.
A Program Design to Standardize Training, Operations and Readiness of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrews (2016)
(Johnson, C.J.) Methodology: Program Design. 104 pages.
Understanding Turnover Decisions in Child and Youth Program Assistants at Minot Air Force Base. (2016).
(Labadie, R.) Methodology: Program Design. 92 pages.

The Effect of Annual Pay Raises and Monetary Awards on Employee Morale. (2016)
(Vasquez, M.) Methodology: Program Evaluation 74 pages.
Evaluation of Library Services Provided on the Mount Pleasant Campus of Central Michigan University's College of Medicine. (2015)
(Rock, A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 65 pages.
Evaluation of Managing Verizon Wireline’s Southwest Michigan Remote Employees (2018)
(Sewell, P. A. ) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 71 pages.
Identification of a Project Manager's Impact Upon Software Development Team Stages. (2016)
(Dorr, W. F. ) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 73 pages.
Job Satisfaction at Bay Mills Community College: With and Without Tuition Reimbursement. (2017)
(Walden, S.A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 100 pages.
New Nurse Retention in a Private Medical Practice in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. (2017)
(Ortiz, N. L.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 73 pages.
Outcomes of Onsite Versus Offsite Supervision for Field Economists (2019)
(Browne, E. K.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 73 pages.
Program Evaluation: Factors Influencing Participation in Company A’s Healthy Living Wellness Program (2015)
(Pump, J.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 79 pages
Program Evaluation: Indigo Health Partners Telemedicine Staffing Crisis (2016)
(McCurdy, A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 63 pages.
Program Evaluation: Recruiting and Retaining Tax Compliance Bureau Auditors (2019)
(Siebert-Mckay, D.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 70 pages.
A Program Evaluation for the Efficient Employment of the US Army’s Model for Pilot Proficiency. (2017).
(Messare, S.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 89 pages.
Program Evaluation of ABC Health System’s Employee Engagement Initiative on the Retention of Research Staff. (2017)
(Jefferson C. A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation 58 pages.
A Program Evaluation of Afghan Logistics Structure and Customer Satisfaction in Special Operations (2016)
(Richardson, W. J. ). Methodology: Program Evaluation. 74 pages.
A Program Evaluation of Business Intelligence Tool at Lam Research’s Tualatin HVM Operations (2017)
(Caronan E. H.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 106 pages.
Program Evaluation of Comerica Bank’s Retail Incentive Program (2018)
(Hoesch, H.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 79 pages.
Program Evaluation of Extracurricular Activities at Rosepine Elementary School. (2018)
(Moore, M.) Methodology: Program Evaluation 51 pages.
A Program Evaluation of Franklin County Recreation (2017)
(Hazlett, Z.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 57 pages.
Program Evaluation of Hagerty Insurance’s Emotional Intelligence Curriculum. (2017)
(Dalzell, A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation 58 pages
Program Evaluation of Membership Decline and Retention at the Commonwealth Club. (2016).
(Hanbury, S.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 101 pages.
Program Evaluation of Minnesota Army National Guard's Recruiting Practices in High Schools (2019)
(Suarez, E. A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 93 pages.
A Program Evaluation of the Advanced Helicopter Multi-Service Pilot Training System: Recommendations for the Commanding Officer (2016)
(Templin, Z. B. J. ) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 111 pages.
Program Evaluation of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Level ii Mentoring Program. (2016)
(Macklin, L.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 53 pages.
Program Evaluation of the United States Army Capability Set 15 Impact on Battalion Planning Operations (2016)
(Redlus, E., C..) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 105 pages.
Program Evaluation of the United States Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention and Response Program. (2017)
(Williams, M) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 58 pages.
Program Evaluation of U.S. Army Mission Command Systems Effects on Tactical Decision Making (2016)
(Stuewe, D.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 73 pages.
A Program Evaluation of Volunteer Turnover at RTNI (2017)
(Starr, A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 166 pages.
A Program Evaluation of Why Army as an Organization Resists Change. (2017)
(Habib, A.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 73 pages.
Program Evaluation of XYZ Corporation's Human Resources Business Partner Initiative (HR Ally) (2019)
(Karalius, S. C.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 67 pages.
A Program Evaluation on the Perceived Effectiveness of VFW Post 3106’s Recruitment Efforts. (2018)
(Darty, K. N.) Methodology: Program Evaluation 81 pages.
Program Evaluation Understanding the Factors That Contribute to Delayed Data Entry on Hematology/Oncology Clinical Research Drug Studies (2017)
(Featherstone, D.) Methodology: Program Evaluation. 106 pages.

An Examination of How Alcohol Influences the Suicide Rates in The United States Marine Corps. (2016)
(Bush, P.E.). Methodology: Quantitative & Qualitative Research. 55 pages.
Feasibility Study of Bringing the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department under the Direction of the Register of Deeds/Abstract Office in Montcalm County, Michigan. (2017)
(Woodruff, C.). Methodology: Qualitative program review. 63 pages.
The Global Combat Support System – Army: Impacts on Forecasting Us Army Logistics at the Corps and Division Level. (2018)
(Hilton, L. R..) Methodology: Qualitative Research. 86 pages.
The Impact of Generational Change: Managing Millennials in the Military. (2016)
(Smith, J.) Methodology: Qualitative. 77 pages.
Recruiting Problems Associated With Private Foundations in Saudi Arabia. (2016)
(Alothman, K. O.) Methodology: Phenomenological Study & Qualitative Research. 83 pages.

Alternative Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Treating Military Veterans in the New York City Metropolitan Area: Perception of Veteran Administration Counselors (2018)
(McLean, M.S.) Methodology: Quantitative study. 78 pages
An Analysis of First to Second Year Retention among First-Time-At-Any-College Students at Central Michigan University. (2016)
(Fogelsonger, G.) Methodology: Quantitative. 76 pages.
Communication and Challenges in Electronic and Virtual Human Resource Management in the Health Sector (2019)
(Rjoub, F. B.) Methodology: Quantitative Research. 122 pages.
Determining Solutions to Blood Recollection Rates at Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. (2017)
(Allen, H.) Methodology: Quantitative. 67 pages.
An Examination of How Alcohol Influences the Suicide Rates in The United States Marine Corps. (2016)
(Bush, P.E.). Methodology: Quantitative & Qualitative Research. 55 pages.

A Descriptive Statistics Based Study on the High Turnover Rate of Direct Care Staff at Mid-Michigan Industries (2016)
(Trapp, B.) Methodology: Survey Research. 70 pages.
The Effect of Formalized Customer Service Training On the Improvement of Patient Satisfaction Scores As Measured By Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCHAPS) Scores. (2016).
(Hart, J. A.) Methodology: Survey Research. 59 pages.
The Effects of Cloud Computing On It's Organizations. (2016)
(Moore, T.) Methodology: Survey Research. 66 pages.
Evaluating the Impact of Integrating Emotional Intelligence into Leadership on Employee Intrinsic Motivation in Education (2017)
( Or, M. L. J. ) Methodology: Survey Reseaarch. 69 pages.
Food Sensitivities and Accommodations For Logistics and Acquisition Employees within Government Agencies (2017)
(Mendez, N.) Methodology: Hypothesis Testing and Survey. 48 pages.
The Impact of Diversity on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement Officers (2019)
(Dean, T. K.) Methodology: Survey Research. 77 pages.
Perceptions of the Benefits of Servant Leadership on Small Unit Performance, Morale, and Comradery (2018)
(White, A. A..). Methodology: Survey Research. 64 pages.
A Study of Job Flexibility and Effective Management within the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (2017)
(Exum, C. A. ) Methodology: Survey Research. 73 pages.
A Study of the Prevalence of Burnout in Contracting Officers at Army Contracting Command – Warren, Detroit Arsenal (2016)
(Flewelling, J. M.) Methodology: Survey Research 83 pages.
A Study of the Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue in Deployed FEMA Reservists (2018)
(Roberson, K.) Methodology: Survey Research. 62 pages.

MSA 698: Directed Administrative Portfolio - Sample Capstone Papers

MSA 601: Organizational Dynamics & Human Behavior
MSA 602: Financial Analysis, Planning & Control
MSA 603: Strategic Planning for the Administrator
MSA 604: Administration, Globalization & Multiculturalism
Final Critical Analysis Paper

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