Integrative Case analysis of Athleta company

An individual integrative case analysis, which applies pertinent course concepts and theories to illustrate actual organizational issues

1. The written integrative case analysis should be:

a) typed, double-spaced, a minimum of ten (10) pages and a maximum of fifteen (15) pages.

b) use MLA format.

c) Do Not use Wikipedia as a resource.

a) Use the rule of three (3) examples for applicable concepts.

Overview of paper

Introduction

Human Relations Theory

Communication issues

Intercultural

Ethics

Summary

· The First page should be an Executive Summary which outlines the observations of the organization. The following sections should address these topics (use the rule of 3 theories for each concept):

· Introduction

· Overview of organization

· Type of Organization – vertical, horizontal, etc.

· Organizational Chart

· THE HUMAN Relations Theory

· Zaremba ch 2 Taylor/ Fayol /Hawthorne / McGregor /Maslow

· Zaremba ch 3 Peters and Waterman / Systems / Critical/ Feminism

· THE COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES

· Time & Distance/Business Etiquette (Guffy Ch11)

· /communication culture (Ch 7 Zaremba)

· /Teamwork/Crisis Management (Ch 10 Zaremba 3rd edition)

· 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

· The Last Page should summarize the organization case analysis identifying key concepts

· Works Cited Page

you need to identify three theories or concepts and provide 3 examples of each theory or concept as it applies to your company case study.

Reminder the rating of this project is based on applying three of the following sets of theories, in each category (HR, Communications, Intercultural and Ethics), to your company:

THE HUMAN Relations Theory (select 3 theories and provide 3 examples of how your organization meets or does not meet the criteria for each theory)

Zaremba ch 2 ( in ppt)

Zaremba ch 3 (in ppt)

THE COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES (select 3 concepts and provide 3 examples of how your organization meets or does not meet the criteria for each concept)

Guffy Ch11 ( in ppt)

Ch 6 Zaremba (in ppt)

Ch 10 Zaremba 3rd edition ( in ppt)

THE INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS (select 3 theories/concepts and provide 3 examples of how your organization meets or does not meet the criteria for each theory/concept)

Ch 11 Zaremba and Guffy Ch 1 (in ppt)

ETHICS ISSUES (select 3 theories -- 3 of the Ethical Yardstick or a combination of 2 Ethical Yardsticks and Strategic Ambiguity) and provide 3 examples of how your organization meets or does not meet the criteria for each theory.

Zaremba Ch 4 Employing Ethical Yardsticks: Four Rulers for Consideration and Strategic Ambiguity ( in ppt)

. Written content and organization of the presentation. (22 points)

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
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
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