Management Homework #2

MANDATORY OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS

Note: Structure your analysis, use headings and subheadings, do not write an essay.

Case Name:

I. Major Facts

State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.

II. Major Problem

State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.

III. Possible Solutions/Alternatives

A. List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.

B. Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.

C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.

D. Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible solution, etc.

IV. Choice and Rationale

State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alterative solutions.

V. Implementation/The Action Plan

Who does what, where, how, when, etc.

(When requested, prepare a plan to implement your choice)

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Name (or names if a team)

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Date

INSTRUCTOR’S EVALUATION FORM

A. Written Presentation - Format 20 points

1. Organized in logical manner

2. Neatly typed and presented

3. Appropriate punctuation, spelling and phrasing

4. Visuals such as; charts, graphs, figures

B. Written Structure – Report 70 points

1. Content

2. Identifies the problem

3. Good, concise businesslike analysis, including a list of alternatives with pros and cons for each one

4. Conclusions logically flow from the analysis

5. Integrates relevant text, classroom material and if appropriate, references

C. Oral Presentation 10 points

1. Correct speech pattern

2. Flow, logical transition

3. Diction

4. Voice Tone

5. Within Time Limits

6. Use of visuals

Overall evaluation of this paper:

Instructor’s comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________