Integrating Management Functions to Advance Innovation

Name of Case

Student Name

GM501-xx (xx = section #)

Management Theories and Practice ll

Date

Professor

Name of Professor

Introduction (Summary of the Case)

In this section, identify the organization. (Using a pseudonym is fine, it just needs to be a real organization.) include a brief description of the organization and a brief description of the situation and the pending decision. This should be brief (1–2 well-formed paragraphs, at most) and you should assume the person reading the assignment is familiar with the details of the case.

Problem

Major Issue

Identification of the major issue facing the organization or individuals involved with the organization. WHAT is the organizational issue you will address? Use the assigned Reading to help you identify the major issue. This may be a general statement, “The organization has an communication issue.” Be concise and explicit with with the single issue that you will be addressing.

Next, explain WHY the organization has that problem. Why does this problem exist, is it related to; impact of technology on communication, role of gender, importance of feedback, the role of noise, communication networks and more. Further, HOW are these causes related? Does one lead to the other? Demonstrate your subject mastery by being specific. This section demonstrates your ability to accurately hone in on the true issues. Remember, it is always a good idea to have three recourses or literary references to your written assignments.

Innovative Management Idea/Solution

Alternate Courses of Action

Identification of alternate courses of action to address the issues identified. This section demonstrates your ability to think critically about the issues at hand. Do not suggest just one course of action that you utilize for your recommendations. Suggest two or three logical possible solutions.

Best Course of Action and Why

Which of the possible alternate courses of action do you recommend and why. This will be your innovative management idea. Provide the recommendation for action, with the appropriate supporting arguments (and references).

Implementation

This section demonstrates your ability to apply what you are learning to a real-life situation using the four management functions.

Planning

The planning, organizing, leading, organizing sections to follow will detail your implementation of your recommendation to demonstrate your subject mastery of these management functions.

Organizing

Leading

Controlling

Conclusion

Summarize your recommendation and the benefit the organization will receive as a result. Emphasize the next steps to implement your recommendation.

Application

What lessons do you learn about innovation that you can use for your personal/professional development. Be specific with an emphasis on action and how you will use this next week.

References

Please be sure your references are in APA format. Every case analysis should include citations and references to the case being discussed. Additional citations and references will strengthen your analysis and recommendations and are often required – please review assignment parameters to verify if required or recommended to have additional resources and whether or not the requirement includes peer reviewed (scholarly) articles.