GB600 Unit 04

In Units 4, 5, and 6 your team will analyze a component of IBM through a case study from Harvard Business School. In this unit, you will complete the first component of the case analysis.

Team Assignment:

1. In Unit 3 you purchased and reviewed the case study for your team Assignments:

· Kanter, R.M. (2009). IBM’s values and corporate citizenship. Harvard Business School Publishing, Product: 308106-PDF-ENG.

2. As a team, discuss the following questions concerning this case:

· Why is IBM interested in creating “even bigger change” in society?

· To whom is this important?

· How has this goal been developed and disseminated within the company?

· Is this an effective way to set the stage for external social change projects?

· What recommendations does your team have?

3. Write a paper 3-5 page APA case analysis using the template provided in Doc Sharing (GB600 Template – Unit 4 Team Case). At least one peer reviewed journal article must be used to substantiate your analysis and recommendations. The case must be cited and referenced.

· Content (50%) = 25 points

· Analysis (30%) = 15 points

· Writing/Grammar/APA (20%) = 10 points