Assignment 1 5105 | Applied Sciences homework help

CaseAnalysisTemplateArticleMaterials.docx

INCLUDE AN NSU COVER PAGE HERE

Case Analysis: Enter Case Name Here

Problem Identification

Paragraph 1: Discuss the setting of the case, for example, which organizations are involved, what industry does it operate in, what happened, who are the individuals involved. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 2: Discuss the problem being presented in the case. Why is this a problem for the organization as a whole (i.e., the implications of this problem for the business and its units)? BE SPECIFIC and integrate concepts from the reading. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Knowledge Integration

Use multiple paragraphs as needed: Which of the theories or concepts from the chapter readings help to explain what has happened at the organization? BE SPECIFIC and SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS by using information from the materials provided and textbook. I will look for evidence of critical thinking here, so just picking any theory that does not match the situation presented will not lead to success in the assignment. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Possible Solutions

Paragraph 1: Introduce first proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 2: Introduce second proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 3: Introduce third proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Chosen Solution

Use multiple paragraphs as needed: Which of the three solutions do you believe will be the most appropriate to address the problem? Explain why using your readings (textbook and materials provided). Be sure to cite your sources.

References

Your references should be in hanging style as I show you here. Make sure that each reference has the complete information, including working doi’s. If I cannot access your reference using the doi or link provided, it will not be counted towards fulfillment of the assignment requirements.

Documentation of AI use

If you use AI in assisting you with this assignment in any way (professors can tell!) please document it using the following table. Please note that the use of AI without disclosure may constitute academic misconduct. Students who do so will be reported to the college’s administration.

Learning Stage	Which AI tool and how it was used	Paste the link to the conversation
Stage one: initial inquiry (e.g., research brainstorming, information and data collection, summary, bibliography creation)
Stage two: execution (e.g., project planning, developing outlines and/or graphics drafting materials, media creation)
Stage three: revision (e.g., editing materials, revising language, formatting, proofreading, APA style formatting)

Assignment15105.docx

Due 8/20/2026

Assignment should be about 600 words using the template provided. The use of AI is permitted but I don’t want it to the majority of the paper. Also, if any outside references are used, let them be open access without a paywall.

This week, you will be analyzing Volkswagen's Dieselgate emissions scandal from an organizational behavior perspective. Each case analysis in the class is also a great practice for the Internal Analysis & Findings and Recommendations team assignments, where you will be diagnosing issues and developing recommendations.

PART 1: READING/VIDEO MATERIALS

First, watch the following two videos, which provide a timeline and some of the details of VW's use of a defeat device in their "clean diesel" vehicles. I recommend watching the videos in the order they are presented. The first video provides an overview, while the second goes into specifics of what the cheating consisted of.

https://youtu.be/N5M31vRnmfw?si=HkXuKZ-NCMBUPc-G

https://youtu.be/k65Z-62hIr8?si=7-kpPTjQm_5GIc4b

Now, read this article, https://www.yahoo.com/news/vw-probe-finds-manipulation-open-123238895.html describing some of the dynamics inside VW, and listen to this story about VW's settlement reached in June 2016. https://www.npr.org/2016/06/28/483890350/volkswagen-reaches-14-7-billion-settlement-in-emissions-cheating-scheme

PART 2 ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Read Chapters 1 and 2 in our textbook. If you do not have access to the book right away, please reach out to me, and I will provide you with some chapter notes for this first week. You should not simply "not submit" because you don't have the book. No late work is accepted in the class.

After reviewing the materials provided above, you will analyze the case, with particular emphasis on the models and theories described in the chapter readings.

1. Problem identification: What is the problem described in the case? Why is this a problem for the organization as a whole (i.e., the implications of this problem for the business and its units)? Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (i.e., at least the textbook and case).

2. Knowledge integration: Which of the theories or concepts from the chapter readings help to explain what has happened at the organization? BE SPECIFIC and SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS by using information from the materials provided and the textbook. I will look for evidence of critical thinking here, so just picking any theory that does not match the situation presented will not lead to success in the assignment. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

3. Possible solutions: Propose three (3) possible solutions to the problem at the organization and evaluate them. In your evaluation, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each proposed solution. Be sure to cite your sources (i.e., at least the textbook and provided materials). THESE SHOULD BE YOUR OWN IDEAS BASED ON YOUR CHAPTER READING, NOT THINGS YOU READ ON THE INTERNET, OR AI-GENERATED CONTENT. This should be completely original. Copying or paraphrasing ideas from other sources will cause a failing grade in the class.

4. Chosen solution: Choose one solution you believe will be the most appropriate to address the problem at the organization. Explain why, based on the readings, you believe this is the most appropriate solution. Be sure to cite your sources (i.e., at least the textbook and case).

Formatting:

This assignment should be in paragraph format, 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, and 2-4 pages of writing (not including the cover page and reference list). APA Style is required! All sources should be cited and this should include at least the case and your textbook. Do not forget to include a reference list. Please include the NSU cover page.

The above four headings should be used so I can easily identify what you are discussing in each section. All assignments will be checked via Turnitin. If you use an AI tool in any way, document it using the table provided in the assignment template. Note that using an AI tool without disclosing it will amount to academic misconduct and will be reported to the college's administration.

Template for Assignment:

Use this template for your assignment, by removing my instructions and adding your content: Case Analysis Template Article Materials.docx Download Case Analysis Template Article Materials.docx

Helpful tip: here's what the reference list entry for a video from YouTube looks like.

Author, A. A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL

CaseAnalysisTemplateArticleMaterials.docx

INCLUDE AN NSU COVER PAGE HERE

Case Analysis: Enter Case Name Here

Problem Identification

Paragraph 1: Discuss the setting of the case, for example, which organizations are involved, what industry does it operate in, what happened, who are the individuals involved. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 2: Discuss the problem being presented in the case. Why is this a problem for the organization as a whole (i.e., the implications of this problem for the business and its units)? BE SPECIFIC and integrate concepts from the reading. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Knowledge Integration

Use multiple paragraphs as needed: Which of the theories or concepts from the chapter readings help to explain what has happened at the organization? BE SPECIFIC and SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS by using information from the materials provided and textbook. I will look for evidence of critical thinking here, so just picking any theory that does not match the situation presented will not lead to success in the assignment. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Possible Solutions

Paragraph 1: Introduce first proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 2: Introduce second proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Paragraph 3: Introduce third proposed solution based on your readings and considering your chosen theories/concepts from the chapter in the previous part (the discussion should be consistent. Discuss potential benefits AND drawbacks, using the course content to support your arguments. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

Chosen Solution

Use multiple paragraphs as needed: Which of the three solutions do you believe will be the most appropriate to address the problem? Explain why using your readings (textbook and materials provided). Be sure to cite your sources.

References

Your references should be in hanging style as I show you here. Make sure that each reference has the complete information, including working doi’s. If I cannot access your reference using the doi or link provided, it will not be counted towards fulfillment of the assignment requirements.

Documentation of AI use

If you use AI in assisting you with this assignment in any way (professors can tell!) please document it using the following table. Please note that the use of AI without disclosure may constitute academic misconduct. Students who do so will be reported to the college’s administration.

Learning Stage	Which AI tool and how it was used	Paste the link to the conversation
Stage one: initial inquiry (e.g., research brainstorming, information and data collection, summary, bibliography creation)
Stage two: execution (e.g., project planning, developing outlines and/or graphics drafting materials, media creation)
Stage three: revision (e.g., editing materials, revising language, formatting, proofreading, APA style formatting)

Assignment15105.docx

Due 8/20/2026

Assignment should be about 600 words using the template provided. The use of AI is permitted but I don’t want it to the majority of the paper. Also, if any outside references are used, let them be open access without a paywall.

This week, you will be analyzing Volkswagen's Dieselgate emissions scandal from an organizational behavior perspective. Each case analysis in the class is also a great practice for the Internal Analysis & Findings and Recommendations team assignments, where you will be diagnosing issues and developing recommendations.

PART 1: READING/VIDEO MATERIALS

First, watch the following two videos, which provide a timeline and some of the details of VW's use of a defeat device in their "clean diesel" vehicles. I recommend watching the videos in the order they are presented. The first video provides an overview, while the second goes into specifics of what the cheating consisted of.

https://youtu.be/N5M31vRnmfw?si=HkXuKZ-NCMBUPc-G

https://youtu.be/k65Z-62hIr8?si=7-kpPTjQm_5GIc4b

Now, read this article, https://www.yahoo.com/news/vw-probe-finds-manipulation-open-123238895.html describing some of the dynamics inside VW, and listen to this story about VW's settlement reached in June 2016. https://www.npr.org/2016/06/28/483890350/volkswagen-reaches-14-7-billion-settlement-in-emissions-cheating-scheme

PART 2 ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Read Chapters 1 and 2 in our textbook. If you do not have access to the book right away, please reach out to me, and I will provide you with some chapter notes for this first week. You should not simply "not submit" because you don't have the book. No late work is accepted in the class.

After reviewing the materials provided above, you will analyze the case, with particular emphasis on the models and theories described in the chapter readings.

1. Problem identification: What is the problem described in the case? Why is this a problem for the organization as a whole (i.e., the implications of this problem for the business and its units)? Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (i.e., at least the textbook and case).

2. Knowledge integration: Which of the theories or concepts from the chapter readings help to explain what has happened at the organization? BE SPECIFIC and SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS by using information from the materials provided and the textbook. I will look for evidence of critical thinking here, so just picking any theory that does not match the situation presented will not lead to success in the assignment. Be sure to cite your sources as you integrate concepts from our reading (e.g., the textbook and any other materials provided).

3. Possible solutions: Propose three (3) possible solutions to the problem at the organization and evaluate them. In your evaluation, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each proposed solution. Be sure to cite your sources (i.e., at least the textbook and provided materials). THESE SHOULD BE YOUR OWN IDEAS BASED ON YOUR CHAPTER READING, NOT THINGS YOU READ ON THE INTERNET, OR AI-GENERATED CONTENT. This should be completely original. Copying or paraphrasing ideas from other sources will cause a failing grade in the class.

4. Chosen solution: Choose one solution you believe will be the most appropriate to address the problem at the organization. Explain why, based on the readings, you believe this is the most appropriate solution. Be sure to cite your sources (i.e., at least the textbook and case).

Formatting:

This assignment should be in paragraph format, 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, and 2-4 pages of writing (not including the cover page and reference list). APA Style is required! All sources should be cited and this should include at least the case and your textbook. Do not forget to include a reference list. Please include the NSU cover page.

The above four headings should be used so I can easily identify what you are discussing in each section. All assignments will be checked via Turnitin. If you use an AI tool in any way, document it using the table provided in the assignment template. Note that using an AI tool without disclosing it will amount to academic misconduct and will be reported to the college's administration.

Template for Assignment:

Use this template for your assignment, by removing my instructions and adding your content: Case Analysis Template Article Materials.docx Download Case Analysis Template Article Materials.docx

Helpful tip: here's what the reference list entry for a video from YouTube looks like.

Author, A. A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL