MGMT 306 final
Individual Integrative Case Analysis
Final Project
WHY ICA?
The purpose of an Individual Integrative Case Analysis (ICA) is to bring together all of the information you have acquired during the course.
ICA guidelines are located in the Course Information forum.
A 1-page interim report will be due prior to the Midterm – upload to the appropriate Blackboard Discussions folder.
The final project will include a written case analysis and a 10-minute YOUTUBE video by you which represents 40% of your grade.
ICA
Rule of 3
You may select any organization to analyze.
Each of the areas of study will require three (3) examples of the concept or theory to be analyzed in your final paper.
Strongly suggest a review of the course rating sheet to ensure you meet all of the expectations of this project.
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Concepts/Theories
THE HUMAN Relations Theory -- Zaremba Ch 2: Taylor/ Fayol /Hawthorne / McGregor /Maslow and Zaremba Ch 3 Peters and Waterman / Systems / Critical/ Feminism
THE COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES -- Time & Distance/Business Etiquette (Guffy Ch11)/ communication culture (Ch 6 Zaremba)/Teamwork/Crisis Management (Ch 12 Zaremba)
THE INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS -- (Ch 11 Zaremba and Guffy Ch 1) High context or low context culture/barriers/ overcoming barriers
ETHICS ISSUES – (Zaremba Ch 4) Employing Ethical Yardsticks: Four Rulers for Consideration and Strategic Ambiguity
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| Human Relations Choose only 3 theories (options Zaremba Ch 2: Taylor/ Fayol /Hawthorne / McGregor /Maslow and Zaremba Ch 3 Peters and Waterman / Systems / Critical/ Feminism) | Communications Choose only 3 concepts (options Time & Distance/Business Etiquette (Guffy Ch11)/ communication culture (Ch 6 Zaremba)/ Teamwork/Crisis Management (Ch 12 Zaremba) | Intercultural Choose all three (Ch 11 Zaremba and Guffy Ch 1) High context or low context culture Barriers and Overcoming barriers | Ethics Choose only 3 theories (options utilitarianism, categorical imperative, veil of ignorance, Aristotle’s Golden Mean or Strategic Ambiguity |
| Theory 1 McGregor 1) X 2) X 3) Y | Time and distance 1) 2) 3) | High/low context 1) 2) 3) | Utilitarianism (greatest good for greatest # people) 1) 2) 3) |
| Theory 2 Maslow Safety Self esteem Self actualization | Communication Culture (SCOPE) Openness Participatory Trust | Barriers 1) 2) 3) | Categorical Imperative (treat people well) 1) 2) 3) |
| Peters and Waterman Stick to knitting Bias for action Close to customer | Teamwork or crisis management 1) 2) 3) | Overcoming Barriers 1) 2) 3) | Strategic Ambiguity 1) 2) 3) |
Example of the Rule of 3 required for written analysis and Power Point
However only select 1 example in each category for the oral due to time limit
Formatting
Do NOT use WIKIPEDIA in your Works Cited section
Do use MLA format
Do double-space …
Be sure to spell and grammar check
Do FOLLOW Rating Sheet requirements
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ICA Rating Sheet
Written
PowerPoint or Prezi with YouTube Video about the organization you selected
Oral – Your YouTube Video link
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| Content (8 points) Meets guidelines: 1/3 covers background information & 2/3 covers case decision/conclusions/ implications Majority of case focuses on case decision. Reviews only important points needed to make decisions; assumes audience is familiar with reading. Makes clear the most important points/concepts. Presentation is clear, concise, and precise | |
| Organization of written material (6 points) Presentation is clear, consistent and well organized. Cover Page Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction (Org chart/type org) Body Conclusion (3 key concepts) Your Opinion and/or recommendations Works Cited Complete written summary of information submitted Written report PowerPoint | |
| Quality of visual aids (8 points) Visual aids enhance the presentation. (GRAPHICS and Organization chart) Video (1-2 minutes) Material highlights main points; uses outline format. Avoid long, complicated, complete sentences; text is not copied verbatim (3 examples per concept/theory) Presentation was distinctive and different from the other class presentations Logo on each page Conclusion (3 key concepts) Your opinion and/or recommendations Works Cited |
Mgmt 350 Individual Presentation Rating
Part 1. Written content and organization of the presentation. (22 points)
| Preparation and timing (4 points) Presentation flows smoothly; evidence of sufficient rehearsal. Presentation is not so brief as to omit important material; presenter does not run out of time or rush to finish on time. | |
| Delivery (6 points) Speaks loudly and clearly. Avoids speaking in monotone; varies inflection. Demonstrates enthusiasm and interest in topic. Does not read directly from material on screen or notes. Dressed for SUCCESS and posture. | |
| Eye Contact (6 points) Presenter maintains good eye contact with all members of the audience Presenter speaks with little or no notes or screen during most of the presentation Presenter speaks to entire audience not the screen or one place or person in room. | |
| Other (2 point) Engage Audience Audience is able to refer to slides while focusing attention on speakers. Audience is politely listening. (NO CELL PHONES ETC.) |
Part II. Delivery of the presentation and visual aids. (18 points)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
____Human Relations ____Communication ____ Intercultural_______ Ethics_____
TOTAL POINTS _______
Conclusion
Select an organization you want to know MORE about
Count to 3
Comply with Rating Sheet requirements
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