Case Study

More Information on the Assignment:

Case studies are based on an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group or event to explore the causes of underlying principles. For this assignment, you are expected to make an individual submission. Nonetheless, you can discuss the issues explored in the case study in groups, but the assignment must be submitted individually and will be put through Turnitin. 

A successful case study analyses a real-life situation where existing problems need to be solved. It should:

• Draw on the ideas and knowledge discussed in this coursework to the practical situation at hand in the case study;
• Identify the problems;
• Select the major problems in the case;
• Suggest solutions to these major problems;
• Recommend the best solution to be implemented;
• Detail how this solution should be implemented.

RMIT Learning Lab has more information on how you can read, analyse and respond to a case study: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/node/1164 (Links to an external site.) 

Relevant articles:

Inside the hellish workday of an Amazon warehouse employee: https://nypost.com/2019/07/13/inside-the-hellish-workday-of-an-amazon-warehouse-employee/

Ruthless Quotas at Amazon Are Maiming Employees: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/11/amazon-warehouse-reports-show-worker-injuries/602530/

Amazon employees who spoke out about climate change could be fired: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/3/21048047/amazon-employees-climate-change-communications-policy-job-risk