Individual Case Study Assignment

MGT 533 Individual Project

100 Points

Individual Case Study Assignment –

Case Study 15-1 Rocky Plains Brewing Ltd.

1) Read Case Study 15-1, Rocky Plains Brewing Ltd at the end of Chapter 15 in the textbook.

2) Discuss the answers to the below questions under “Assignment”.

3) Ensure that you consider the concerns listed below.

4) APA format is required.

5) A minimum of 3 pages of writing should be submitted.

Concerns to consider:

1. While Gilpin’s ultimatum may be unprofessional and perhaps illegal, Mike Pearson must shoulder some responsibility for not managing his company’s risk exposure during the transition and anticipating an aggressive response from Gerald Gilpin.

2. The timing and transition plan developed by Mike Pearson and Pat Schofield puts production in jeopardy.

3. The ethical problem, which could also be described as a corporate social responsibility issue, of managing relationships with a supplier when your company represents a significant portion of their annual revenues (and presumably profits). The purchaser cannot ignore responsibility associated with such a relationship.

4. Consider the financial aspect of the situation as well.

Assignment:

· The issue we want to address with this case study is the “Legal and Ethics” aspect of business decisions and subsequent actions. Sometimes “legal and ethics” will drive different behavior for the long run benefit.

1. What could Mike Pearson have done to prevent this crisis?

2. What options does Mike Pearson have now?

3. Which option do you choose and why?

Individual Case Study Rubric:

Content: Elaborate and detailed information relative to the topic.  Critical thinking evident in the complexity of the answers.   Discussion is articulated in a clear manner. Well organized and can be easily understood.	60
Writing / Grammar: There should be no spelling, grammar or sentence structure errors.  The structure of the paper should have clear paragraphs for each question.  Three-page minimum, double spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins. (Papers will be marked down if they are too short)	40
Total:	100