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guidelines_for_writing_the_case_f14.docxGuidelines for Writing the Case
Prof. Sheila Webber
Leadership
· The case should be 2 pages of text single space (figures are not included in the page count)
· Quality standard: This is not a research paper. It is a case analysis that should be, academically rigorous, but professional enough for you to feel comfortable showing it to your boss, or using it in a job interview as an example of your analytical capabilities.
· Use 12 point font, single spacing and one inch margins.
· There should be 2 visual aids that you create (not copied and pasted from a web page), one each placed at the end of sections 3&4 (outlined below). These would include such things as charts, graphs, diagrams or tables (no cartoons) that help the reader grasp the point summarily. NOTE: do not place these at the back of the paper, put them in the document 20 points
· The paper should have 5 sub-headings. They are an expanded version of the same analytical format you have been using.
1. Introduction: A small paragraph (2-4 sentences) that describes the company. It should answer the basic question: “What are we talking about here?” 10 points
2. General Problem Statement: A small succinct paragraph that summarizes the basic problem and provides the primary causes and consequences. This is your “two minute version”, or the summary statement you would give at the beginning of a meeting.
10 points
3. Detail Problem Statement: Use this section to fully develop the problem and demonstrate your full understanding of it by connecting it with the causes, consequences and symptoms you laid out in the situation analysis. Take responsibility for making it clear to the reader. 20 points
· Support your analysis with at least two theoretical concepts from the readings and lecture notes used in the course. Use proper citations.
· Be sure your problem is something specifically related to the topics discussed in this leadership class.
4. Alternative Solutions: Use this section to develop 3 specific alternatives (possible solutions). Note carefully the material below. 20 points
· Support your analysis with at least two theoretical concepts from the readings and lecture notes used in the course. Use proper citations.
· Be clear and specific, these should all be things that can be implemented and are directly related to the leadership topics discussed in this class (i.e., they are actually possible).
5. Solution: Develop an argument to support the solution you think is the best of the three alternatives you presented. We are now down to WHAT you think should be done to fix things. 20 points
· Be sure the solution matches the problem.
· Support your solution with at least two theoretical concepts.
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