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Case Study Memo No. 2

Case Study Memo No. 2

Q CASE STUDY MEMORANDUM #2 1. Chose to write about either the Six Sigma case or the Ocean Spray case. 2. This assignment must be written in memo format. See the second page for a template of the proper memorandum heading and memorandum subdivisions and proper spacing. Points will be deducted for adding extra space to avoid writing three full pages. 3. Your memorandum must be written in twelve (12) point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced with one inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom. Your memorandum must be at least three FULL pages, but no more than five pages. 4. For any sources you elect to use, please cite these sources using APA format. 5. There can be several right answers. The purpose of this assignment is for you to contemplate real life situations and decision making. You must fully answer each question and reflect, in depth, why you have provided that response. THIS MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK! 6. This assignment is due at the end of the day on Friday, April 16, 2021. CASE STUDY MEMORANDUM NO. 2 DATE: Friday, April 23, 2021 FROM: (Insert YOUR name here) TO: Professor Diaz RE: THE SIX SIGMA CASE: PROMOTION AT WESTERN COMPANY I. Discuss the pros and cons of each of Peter’s four alternatives. Can you think of additional creative alternatives? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. II. As Peter Toubin, what would be your decision and why? Provide a justification/rationale for this decision and outline a step by step process for implementing it. Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. III. Would your decision be different if this were a male employee asking to get out of a similar childcare obligation? Why or why not? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. IV. If Peter allows Sarah to take the new position and not complete the second year of the Six Sigma program, could this affect his future career at Western? Why or why not? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. CASE STUDY MEMORANDUM NO. 2 DATE: Friday, April 23, 2021 FROM: (Insert YOUR name here) TO: Professor Diaz RE: THE PATH TO INCLUSION: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY AT OCEAN SPRAY I. How does an inclusion strategy for diversity differ from a valuing differences strategy? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. II. Why is this case a good example of the organizational case for diversity? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. III. Having read this case, if you were applying for a job at Ocean Spray’s corporate headquarters, what questions might you ask in the interview? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented. IV. What does this case teach you about leadership and diversity? Start the indented first line of your answer here. The sentences that follow should not be indented.

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