“Memo to the Boss”
Those not assigned the case should prepare a “Memo to the Boss.” While not a complete case analysis, the “Memo” should identify what you feel the main problem in the case is and make a recommendation to solve it. Do not use the space in your memo to reiterate case background or facts. Assume your reader (i.e. me) is familiar with this information. Focus instead on what you feel the main issue is (see “Issue identification” above for hints on this) and what you think the organization should do. Include only one issue and one recommended course of action. If I see more than one, I will only consider the first, even if your second will solve the problems of the world! Memos should be no more than one page (note that I will stop reading after one page—be succinct!), double spaced, in 12-point font with one-inch margins. The memo must be submitted to Blackboard by class time on the due date (no paper copies, please). You may wish to print out a copy or otherwise jot down your ideas to share during the class discussion. Memos will be graded on a 1, 2, or 3 basis where 1 is a check minus (you didn’t clearly identify the issue and/or recommendation; you didn’t follow directions), 2 a check (you identified an issue and/or recommendation but not in a particularly insightful manner; you didn’t follow all directions), and 3 a check plus (you clearly and thoughtfully identified the issue and recommendation; you followed all directions).