DBA 715 Case Analysis 2 and 3

DBA 715 Case Analysis Guidelines and Rubric Each Case Analysis should be 4 typed body pages in length using a minimum of five scholarly sources and 10-12 in-text citations throughout the paper. The Case Analysis should consider the following format when writing the information:

1. Statement of the problem: What problems are managers facing and/or key persons in this particular organization? Identify the symptoms and root causes of the problems while determining the short-term solutions for their problems.

2. Causes of the problem: provide an analysis while also applying theories and models from the chapters.

3. Decision Criteria & Alternative Solutions: identify criteria for management to evaluate when looking at the alternative solutions. Evaluate the pros and cons for each potential solution.

4. Recommend specific solutions to execute an action plan. Case Analysis1

Identify at least 1-3 organizational behavior issues related to values, attitudes, moods, and emotions that exhibit integrity and excellence. Examine some theoretical issues and suggest some ways to build on or improve organizational success. Case Analysis 1 is due in Module 2.

Case Analysis 2

Research and select two peer-reviewed research articles associated with your dissertation topic. Identify some pros and cons in which corporate social responsibility demonstrates excellence. Also, identify some companies that are considered “benchmarks” in that area of expertise. Case Analysis 2 is due in Module 4.

Case Analysis 3

Consider your dissertation topic and research two peer-reviewed articles that will affect future evolutionary and revolutionary changes within major corporations. Identify some changes that will encounter great resistance. Case Analysis 3 is due in Module 5.

Grading for this case analysis assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric:

Category-Weight Unacceptable Fair Proficient Excellent

Identification of Issues (20%) Score: __%

Identifies and demonstrates a superficial understanding of issues and problems.

Identifies and demonstrates a limited understanding of issues and problems.

Identifies and demonstrates a deep understanding of most pertinent issues and problems.

Identifies and demonstrates a clear and deep understanding of all pertinent issues and problems.

Analysis of Evaluation (35%) Score: __%

Presents an incomplete analysis of the issues identified. Does not use a strategic approach to identify issues; little or no use of tools of analysis; does not demonstrate command of the strategic concepts and analytical tools studied. Supports diagnosis and opinions with few reasons and little evidence; argument is one- sided and not objective.

Presents a superficial analysis of some of the issues identified; omits necessary references to theory and class content. Does not use a Strategic approach to identify issues but does use some tools of analysis; demonstrates limited command of the strategic concepts and analytical tools studied. Supports diagnosis and opinions with limited reasons and evidence; presents a somewhat one- sided argument.

Presents a thorough analysis of most issues identified; includes most necessary references to theory and class content. Uses a strategic approach to identify issues and uses many tools of analysis; demonstrates good command of the strategic concepts and analytical tools studied. Supports diagnosis and opinions with reasons and evidence; presents a fairly balanced view drawn from multiple sources of knowledge; interpretation is both reasonable and objective.

Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all issues identified; includes necessary references to theory and class content. Uses a strategic approach to identify issues and uses all available tools of analysis; demonstrates complete command of the strategic concepts and analytical tools studied. Supports diagnosis and opinions with logical arguments and evidence; presents a balanced and critical view drawn from multiple sources of knowledge; interpretation is both reasonable and objective.

Points Associated with LOM Code No Paper 1-74 75-82 83-94 95-100

LEARNING OUTCOME MANAGER (LOM) CODE 0 1 2 3 4

Recommendations of specific solutions to execute an action plan (25%) Score: __%

Presents realistic or appropriate recommendations with little, if any, support from the information presented and concepts from the text.

Presents realistic or appropriate recommendations supported by the information presented and concepts from the text; recommendations address some of the issues and problems identified and analyzed.

Presents specific, realistic, and appropriate recommendations adequately supported by the information presented and concepts from the text; recommendations address most issues and problems identified and analyzed and follows logically from the analysis.

Presents detailed, realistic, and appropriate recommendations clearly supported by the information presented and concepts from the text; recommendations address all issues and problems identified and analyzed and follows logically from the analysis.

Overall documentation effectiveness (20%) Score: __%

Poorly written (writing is unfocused, rambles, or contains serious errors); lacks detail and relevant data and information; poorly organized.

Carelessly written (writing lacks clarity or conciseness and contains numerous errors); gives insufficient detail and relevant data and information; lacks organization.

Well-written (writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and conciseness and contains only a few errors); includes sufficient details and relevant data and information; well- organized.

Well-written and insightful (writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness); includes thorough details and relevant data and information; extremely well- organized.

Final Score: ___%