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Module 6 Mini Case

Module 6 Mini Case

Q Please choose one mini case from Chapters 11, 12, or 13 at the end of the text. Note that the video cases are not eligible for this assignment. You may use the mini case questions at the end of the chapter to guide your solution to the case. Note that the answers to these questions are not solutions to the case; they are simply intended to guide your thought process). Formatting Guidelines (Single-spaced text, 12 point font, 1” margins all around. Case Analysis (not including any appendices and references) should not exceed 500 words (approximately 1.5 single-spaced pages). Use the Tools->Word Count option in MS -Word to count the number of words). Each mini case solution must follow the following formatting guidelines: Three sections consisting of 1) Problem Identification 2) Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis 3) Recommendations Problem Identification • Identify the major problems found in the case. Ensure that you distinguish between causes and symptoms. Causes may include changing customer preferences, increased competition, etc. Symptoms include declining revenues, loss of brand equity, increased customer churn, etc. • Please support your problem identification by relevant case facts along with the associated theory and concepts. Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis • Conduct research to identify data (e.g., obtain data in the form of trends, statistics, ratings, etc. from the library and other sources) that can be utilized to provide additional insight into the case. • Draw appropriate conclusions based on the quantitative analysis of data, while recognizing the limits of this analysis. Discussion and Recommendation • Identify and recommend a solution to the major problem in the case (there is likely to be more than one solution). • Briefly outline your solution and evaluate it in terms of its pros and cons. • Always ensure that your recommendations are supported by statistical evidence and provide spreadsheets as necessary. Appendix and References • Please include any tables or figures that are not included but are referenced in your report. • Make sure all references are cited correctly. Please ensure that your assignments are typed, proofread, and concise. Points will be deducted if • the length of the submission is excessive. • it does not conform to the formatting requirements • there are typos or grammatical errors Submission Instructions: Please submit your submission using the Blackboard assignment submission module. Assignments submitted after 11:59 pm Sunday of this week will not be eligible for credit. Grading Rubric ________________________________________ Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric provided.

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The main problem with the Celeb-Relief case is that they require a big voice to spread the word about their very small venture Shelter. Russell is intrigued by the fact that celebrities could help make their initiative global. But when celebs are brought into the picture, the concept of shoestring budget goes out of the scene. The majority of celebrities are moved by money next to fame. Russell has to watch out for somebody that possesses similar interests and compassion towards poor dogs as he does and that too on a very low budget. This case is a brilliant example of conflict between finance and cause. Conflict of Interest (COI) is getting the role to play in this circumstance (Davis & Stark, 2001). Russell has to cater to the needs of Shelter besides bringing in an influential figure that could do the job for him of course on a low budget. Should he sacrifice the cause? Should he end his hunt with somebody influential but not a celebrity? His focus should be on the cause and not on the celebrity. He should find a rational way to go global but the choice of indulging a celebrity would only complicate things further.