Agri Business Management

Answer the following questions using Human Resources concepts from the textbook and other sources. You can use the bold words as headings and/or number each section.

Step 1: Situation Summary

This step should provide a brief summary of the case and its key features. Length: ½ - ¾ of a page.

Step 2: Problem Identification

The second step in your written analysis is to explicitly identify the major problem in the case in one or two clear and precise sentences. One way to identify a problem is to compare some desired state or objective with the actual situation. In order to define a problem there must be some type of standard for comparison. Possible standards include the organization’s stated objectives or goals, objectives or goals of competing organizations, etc.

Step 3a: Alternative Solutions

This step involves developing alternative solutions and evaluating their contributions to resolving the problem(s) identified. The proposed alternatives should be consistent with the problem(s) and cause(s) identified. You should develop at least three possible alternatives.

Answer the following questions using Human Resources concepts from the textbook and other sources. You can use the bold words as headings and/or number each section.

Step 3b: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Solutions

With each alternative described in Step 3a, list at least three advantages and at least three disadvantages of each alternative – time constraints, feasibility, cost, contribution to meeting the organization’s objectives & possible negative side effects. These NEED to be supported by research (textbook, other sources).

Step 4: Recommendation (Select the Best Alternative)

Indicate the alternative you have chosen to solve the problem. It is important to justify why you chose a particular solution and why it will best resolve the problems(s).

Implementation Steps

This is where you develop an action plan to implement the alternative you have chosen. You need to specify what needs to be done, by whom, when, where & in what order. Identify any difficulties that might be encountered, even if this is the best solution. Finally, you should indicate follow up procedures to monitor the implementation of your solution to ensure that the intended actions are taken & that the problem is corrected.

Step 5: Conclusion

The conclusion should neatly and succinctly wrap up and should be 1/4-1/2 page in length