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Case Study #2: Planning, Organizing, and Leading

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Case Study #2: Planning, Organizing and Leading

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(FOR EX. “Chapter 8, page 4 states that……………… or Chart 10.4 depicts that this happens because…………… or state why you chose something and not something else that is in the same chart or chapter. For example, extraversion because of this and I didnt chose introvert because of this.”

The presented case study illustrates the importance of the functions of management, planning, organizing and leading. Many entrepreneurs with dreams of starting their own businesses believe that managing a business is simple. This case shows what can happen when new owners do not pay adequate attention to important components of management

Required Elements to include in the Case Study:

 Students will act as the management consultant, Justin Thyme;

 Using what has been learned in the course thus far, look at every aspect of the business depicted in the case study and identify all possible issues related to planning, organizing and leading;

 Explain in detail how the identified issues have impacted the business;

· Make recommendations to Tom on how to improve the management of his small business.

 Students are expected to show what they have learned in the course by applying theories and concepts. Be sure to support your reasoning.

Required Formatting of Case Study:

· Create a consultant’s report that is double-spaced, 12-point font, and between five and six pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

· Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and instructor’s name;

· Include a reference page;

· An introductory paragraph, a summary paragraph and the use of headings are required;

· Write in the third person;

· Use APA format for in-text citations and references. You are required to use the e-text and at least two academic or highly respected business publications, for a total of no less than three references. Students need to paraphrase and avoid direct quotes;

· Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Rubric Name: Written Assignment (21%)


Criteria	Outstanding	Superior	Good	Substandard	Failure
Critical Thinking/Reasoning	7.35 points demonstrates a high degree of critical thinking, is consistent in accurately interpreting questions & material; provides solid assumptions, reasoning & claims; thorough analysis & evaluation with sound conclusions	6.25 points shows good critical thinking; accurately interprets most questions & material; usually identifies relevant arguments/reasoning/claims; offers good analysis & evaluation with fairly sound conclusions	5.51 points shows occasional critical thinking; questions & material is at times accurately interpreted; arguments/reasoning/claims are occasionally explained; offers fair analysis & evaluation with a conclusion	4.78 points shows little critical thinking, misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates; justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions	4.04 points lacks critical thinking consistently offers biased interpretations; ignores or superficially evaluates; argues using poor reasoning, and/or unwarranted claims
Application of Concepts/Development	7.35 points arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implication and extensions of the material and concepts	6.25 points arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate student’s understanding of the material and concepts	5.51 points arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in the readings of material or external sources of material	4.78 points arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; student may resort to ad hominem attacks on the author instead of making meaningful application of the material	4.04 points a meaningful attempt to explain or support ideas does not exist
Attention to Instructions	3.15 points demonstrated full understanding of requirements; responded to each aspect of assignment	2.68 points demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment	2.36 points demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment	2.05 points failed to show a firm understanding of requirement; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment	1.73 points did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements
Clarity; including grammar	2.1 points writing is clear and easy to follow; grammar and spelling are all correct; formatting gives a professional look and adds to readability	1.79 points most ideas are presented clearly; occasional spelling and/or grammar issues	1.58 points wordy; some points require rereading to understand fully; more than an occasional spelling and/or grammar	1.37 points unclear and difficult to understand; frequent spelling and grammar issues	1.16 points largely incomprehensible writing/poorly written in terms of mechanics and structure
Adherence to APA (6th ed.)	1.05 points no APA style errors	0.89 points attempts in-text citation and reference list but 1 or 2 APA style errors are present	0.79 points attempts in-text citation and reference list; APA style errors are present; inconsistencies in citation usage can be found throughout the document	0.68 points attempts either in-text citation or reference list but omits the other	0.58 points no attempt at APA style
Overall Score	Outstanding 18.9 or more	Superior 16.8 or more	Good 14.7 or more	Substandard 12.6 or more	Failure 0 or more