UNIT 1 ASSIGNMENT

ASSIGNMENT FOR UNIT 1.

PLEASE ALL SOLUTIONS MUST FOLLOW THE APA 7 FORMAT WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES AT LEAST 3-4. ALSO MUST HAVE AN INTRODUCTION STATING THE ISSUES WITH DEFINITIONS WHERE APPLICABLE AND THE BODY THE SOLUTIONS AND A CONCLUSION AND WHERE APPLICABLE A RECOMMENDATION ATTACHED ARE THE RUBICS FOR THE SOLUTIONS.

BUS 5910

Discussion Assignment (2 PAGES)

Please discuss the case study, Y oung Entrepreneurs -- Seizing Opportunities and New Directions.  briefly articulate the following elements of the case: (1) Identify the real, root problem of this case, (2) Diagnose the fundamental cause(s), (3) Possible alternatives available to the partners, (4) Evaluate their plan of action (decision/implementation), and (5) State the importance and relevance of the case to the study of business.  Consider the primary stakeholders’ motivations. In considering motivations, take into account the applicable motivational concepts and theories found in Chapter 3 of Organizational Theory. 

ATTACHED IS THE CASE STUDY

Written Assignment (3 pages in length )

In this paper, please discuss The Transformation of Valio case study.  In doing so, please address the following areas:

1. Identify the problem: Is the problem internal, external, or both? Please describe each problem with research information found outside the case study.

2. Diagnose the cause(s): Describe the root cause for the problem. Does it matter whether the cause is internal or external? If so, in what ways?

3. Prescribe possible alternatives: The case identifies Valio’s response. Please evaluate it. Would there be other alternatives available to Valio?

4. Recommend a plan of action (decision/implementation): From the actions identified in the case, please provide a high-level description of implementation steps.

5. In addition, each case study response should also state why this case is important and relevant to a study of business.

Submit a 3-page case paper, (independent of reference page) double-spaced. Paper and all citations should be in APA format.

Read the  General Guidelines for Case Studies  and the  Case Study Rubric  before beginning this assignment.

ATTACHED ARE THE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CASE STUDY AND THE CASE STUDY RUBIC