For Fizzs

Rule Analysis

· Find a controversial rule or policy of a sport organization / league / or team

· Analyze the rule (Use Case Study Model)

· analysis of underlying issue(s) / concepts (4 points)

· who is the organization that created the rule?

· definition / explanation of key concepts / “what is the rule?”

· background of the issue/ “REAL” problem / “why / when / where was rule created?”

· decision objective / what was the organization trying to accomplish / central question the rule is addressing(2 points)

· information to support and refute argument / gather all pertinent information (6 points)

· depth

· breadth / fairness / point of view

· clarity

· accuracy

· types of data

· beware of opinions vs. facts

· awareness of your own assumptions / point of view versus others

· structure / flow / logic (2 points)

· identify hurdles

· think of alternatives

· narrow your options / examining the pros & cons of each (6 points)

· What is the sanctioning process for a rule violation / appeals process? (4 points)

· how is rule enforced?

· what happens if the rule is breached?

· how is fairness maintained in the process?

· What conclusion / inference did you come to? (2 points)

· Make a decision / Evaluate your decision (4 points)

· how / why would you change the rule?

· what are the implications of your rule change?

· Written Paper Format (2 points)

· Should be done in business memo format as if you are suggesting a change in the rules

· 11 or 12 point font; Times New Roman or Arial font; 1” margins all around; 1 ½ to double spaced

· use of headings / transitions

· format of paper / visually appealing

· Grammar (spelling, punctuation, etc.) (6 points)

· flawless (6); excellent (5); good (4); average / fair (2/3); poor (1); incoherent (0)

· APA Citation / Bibliography (2 points)

· proper citation method (APA format)

· used throughout the paper

· Remember : If it is not your original idea, CITE YOUR SOURCE(S) !!!

· Due on Sunday, October 12th, 2014 by 11:59 PM EST via TurnItIn

J. Harmon Harmon Consulting

Memo

To: S. Porhtas

From: J. Harmon

CC: Knoyse Puursin

Date: 5/15/2016

Re: Rule Change Suggestion