Q Introduction The student will be provided with Case Studies (or similar exercises) related to the current readings during Units 1 through 8 of the course. After reading the relevant cases (or similar exercises), as a minimum, the student will write answers to all questions following the required case and submit them by 11:59 p.m. Sunday CT. If the case or exercise does not have following questions, there will typically be requirements listed in the surrounding reading or exercise. If not, following the below section on “How to Write a Case Study” will be sufficient analysis. Directions provided here will indicate when to use the “How to Write a Case Study” guidelines. ________________________________________ Directions Using information from the textbook and from outside reading, the student should respond to each question below as regards the corresponding case study (don't forget to number each response) in approximately 2-3 paragraphs per question. All cited material must include both internal citations and a complete reference list at the end of the paper. A cover sheet should minimally indicate the Case Study number, the name of the course, the student's name and the date. How to Write a Case Study You have to think like a practicing manager if you want to analyze a case successfully. As part of your analysis, it is necessary, but not sufficient to answer the following questions in enough depth to show that you have performed more than a superficial reading of the case’s content, and subsequently applied relevant theory. • What is the issue being presented or analyzed in the case? Focus on the main issue in the case if more than one topic is presented. Use your judgment to decide on which issue is the one that is potentially most costly to an organization if left unresolved. There are more kinds of cost to be considered than economic costs. Do not neglect them in your analysis. • Where did the issue take place? Consider this because you need to take into account cultural and environmental considerations that may differ from those of the United States, in your analysis. • When did the issue take place? There may be historic and environmental considerations different from those of the United States, which should be taken into account in your analysis. • Who was affected by the issues? In other words, who are the stakeholders inside and outside of the organization that need to be considered when formulating an analysis, and possible response to the situation? • Why did the issue occur? This may involve conjecture on your part. It is all right to speculate; just identify your speculation as such. In an empirical case, causal factors may be identified as such. • How would you, as a manager, apply the insights gained from the case to improve an (your) organization’s operations? I expect to read narrative answers that are written in grammatically correct, well-formulated English sentences. Each paragraph should be organized around a single topic, and transitions should flow logically from one paragraph to the next. If you have questions about your writing, you are more than welcome to contact me and we can work through ways to improve your answers. Cases Chapter 28, Case Study 28.1 – KeyChemicals’ acquisition of Eco-Pure: recognizing the opportunity and starting the process Please read the case and: 1. List the issues that you feel those leading the acquisition will have to attend to if it is to be implemented successfully. Provide reasoning and evidence for your answers. 2. Provide any changes that you would make to your recommendations as separate comments after you have read the chapter. If there are no changes, a brief statement to that effect will suffice. 3. You may want to consider the above factors (“How to write a case study”) when you are preparing your case answers as an aid to organizing your information if you find it helpful. Chapter 28, Case Study – Analysis of an article cited in the chapter. 1. Read: Kotter, J.P. (1995). Leading change: Why transformation efforts fail. Harvard Business Review, 73(2): 59-67. 2. Do not just summarize the article. If you must provide a summary, limit it to no more than a paragraph. 3. Provide your interpretation or application of how the content in the article can be used to promote successful change efforts. If the content could be used to improve conditions in your organization consider using those examples. 1. You may want to consider the above factors (“How to write a case study”) when you are preparing your answers as an aid to organizing your information (how to apply the content) if you find it helpful. Due Date and Submission Requirements Submit your case by 11:59 p.m. Sunday CT. Rubric MBA636 Case Study/Research Analysis Rubric MBA636 Case Study/Research Analysis Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterpretation and Critical Analysis 7 pts The response skillfully interprets and analyzes case (or research) in an insightful, original manner. The write up is edited to summarize the answer via a provided analytic framework and integration with required exercise elements. 6.25 pts The response sufficiently interprets and analyzes the case (or research) in adequate ways, though may lack originality and insight. Answers are longer because they are not edited as clearly and not reviewed as carefully. 5.5 pts The response interprets and analyzes the case (or research) in a predictable manner, summarizing ideas, rather than suggesting insights. 4.75 pts The response neither interprets nor analyzes case information (or research results and application). The write up is too long, since it is not as summarized. 7 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus 7 pts The responses provided tightly focus on key case ideas or themes (or research elements). 6.25 pts The response sufficiently focuses on a key textual idea or theme (or research elements). 5.5 pts The response sufficiently focuses on key textual ideas or themes (or research elements) but may wander from focus. 4.75 pts The response fails to focus on key case ideas or themes (or theory related to research or related assignment elements). 7 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment with use of adequate support (text & outside sources) 7 pts The responses are extremely well developed, using clear, applicable case examples closely linked to their interpretation (or to theory interpretation related to the research). Quotations and other matter conform to APA formatting requirements. 6.25 pts The response is sufficiently developed using case examples that are linked to its interpretations (or to theory interpretation related to the research), though it may lack sufficient development. Quotations conform to APA format requirements. 5.5 pts The response is underdeveloped and contains insufficient examples from the case (or research theory) that are not clearly linked to its interpretation. Quotations do not conform to APA format requirements. 4.75 pts The response lacks development and examples. It contains no quotations. 7 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical 4 pts Response is clearly written with strong style and conforms to conventions of standard written English. 3.25 pts Response is adequately written and conforms to conventions of standard written English. 2.5 pts Response contains multiple errors not conforming to conventions of standard written English. 1.75 pts Response does not conform to the conventions of standard written English. 4 pts Total Points: 25 PreviousNext