Group Case Study

Group Case Study:

A former wealthy athlete had a car accident requiring several surgeries. After recovering she donates $50 million for the construction of a new physical rehabilitation center at the hospital where she recovered.

The building design and energy efficient infrastructure has been heralded as revolutionary. “Architectural Digest Plus” magazine states it is the design of the new century with amazing attention to detail down to the interior color theme by a Milan fashion designer. Naturally, the facility has the finest state of the art equipment.

The building is finished. A press conference is organized for the grand opening. Dignitaries include the governor, a senator, city officials, celebrities, faith leaders, contractor, former patients and the donor. There are TV, radio, and print reporters, including some from Sports Illustrated and fitness magazines in addition to 100 plus in attendance.  

Official remarks have ended and the moment to cut the ribbon has arrived. This will be done by a former veteran and current Paralympian medalist in wheelchair basketball. He proceeds to the ramp where the ribbon is over the entrance of the new building. Approximately 12 feet into the ramp his wheelchair becomes stuck. He can’t move forward or back because the ramp is too narrow.  It takes several minutes for a few individuals to free him and carry him to the entrance. Afterwards, he must be carried back down.

Roles: 

· Ace Always Construction: Site Construction Manager James Olinder, has been with the company for five years.

 

· Head of Rehabilitation Services: Dr. Jahnvi Green has been closely involved with the oversight of the project.

 

· Primary donor:  Tara Nygen

 

· American Disability Association Magazine Reporter: Cynthia Ivory has worked at the magazine for nine years. She’s close friends with the Paralmpian medalist and her editor agreed she should cover the event for a feature story.

· City Public Works Director Larry Edinger: Oversees building code/regulations among other duties. He has been with the city for 29 years and is about to retire.

My Role:

· Head of Rehabilitation Services: Dr. Jahnvi Green has been closely involved with the oversight of the project.

Write according to the following requirements

· ROLE. Discuss what your role was, why you chose this and the ensuing challenges. You must provide 3 references which support what that role might entail. For example, if you are a supervisor, what type of duties, obligations would you have?

· QUESTIONS. As the person/s in the role you picked, identify three main questions you could be asked. Explain why you chose these questions among all others and why you prioritized them in order of 1st, 2nd and 3rd. You must justify each question and provide 4 references.

· SOLUTIONS. As a team you are to identify what answers, resources, individuals, research which may be used to address the questions from each role. You must justify each solution for the specific question asked and provide four references. The information presented should look professional as if it could appear in a business memo.