State the problems facing the manager/key person 2. Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems

Team Case Analysis Paper:

The same teams formed for the term project presentation will be used to complete the team case, which will be provided by Professor. The final product of this case analysis will be a comprehensive team report handed in on the date indicated on the syllabus. Each team will analyze the case adhering to the evaluation guideline below. Draw on the text, course material and outside sources (at minimum 10 sources beyond the textbook) to provide your overall recommendations. An electronic copy (via BLACKBOARD assignment dropbox) of your case analysis report must be provided to the Professor on the due date indicated.

Evaluation Guide (100 marks)

A. Executive Summary (5)
1. Two paragraphs in length
a. First paragraph – briefly identify the major issues facing the manager/key person
b. Second Paragraph – summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan. What are the structural components of the organization?

B. Introduction (5)

C. Statement of the Problem (15)
1. State the problems facing the manager/key person
2. Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
3. Differentiate short term from long term problems
4. Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person

D. Causes of the Problem (20)
1. Provide a detailed analysis of the problems identified in the statement of problem
2. In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readings
3. Support conclusions and/or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readings

E. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions (25)
1. Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)
2. Include two or three possible alternative solutions
3. Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed
4. Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate

F. Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification (25)
1. Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action
2. Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
3. The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the “ideal” course of action
4. Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and why it would work

G. Conclusion (5)

Additional Evaluation Criteria: (50 marks)

A. Spelling and Grammar (5)
B. Organization – A significant penalty will occur if the following is not adhered to in case submissions (10)
a. Typed in Microsoft Word, double spaced, submitted through appropriate BLACKBOARD assignments link
b. One inch margins, 12 point Arial font, full justification
c. Title Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Introduction, Conclusion, References, and Exhibits (as appropriate) are required
d. The title page should be complete with course number and section, course title, assignment title, professor’s name, team member’s names and date submitted (do not include student identification numbers)
e. The case should not exceed 10 pages in length of text in the main body (i.e. Introduction to Conclusion inclusive, or 20 pages in overall length with inclusion of exhibits)
C. Use of outside research sources – At Least 10 Outside Sources (Beyond textbook) (15)
D. Peer results from team utilizing peer form given by Professor – See Appendix A (10)
E. Team Meetings Following Guidelines Given in Appendix C (10)


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