Business Management

MGT 377 Case Study 1 Guidelines Instructions: Case studies require the ability to assess the presented situation and then synthesize this information to make recommendations that minimize the risk for other organizations. For your first case study, review Case 7, Butler Systems (pp. 467-468 of your textbook) and then, after an introductory paragraph, provide a summary of the situation. In subsequent paragraphs, address the following:

1. As the VP of operations, what is your assessment of the battery shortage problem, and what actions would you take and why?

2. What is the buying organization’s role in selecting and qualifying potential suppliers? Present the key learnings that came out of the situation and make recommendations to improve the situation presented. Consider the Saint Leo core value of respect as you consider your decisions on the best ways to address the situation. In your paper, you will need to show how excellence factored into your decisions. The paper should conclude with a summary paragraph that answers the question, “why should anyone care” about this situation. Although there are no limitations to the length of the paper required for the case study assignments, in general, the paper should be at least two double-spaced pages. Be sure to follow all APA requirements. Submit Case Study 1 to the Assignment box no later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 3. For grading criteria, refer to the rubric on the next page.

Rubric (100 points possible):

Element Criteria Grade

Score F D C B A Introduction (5%)

Demonstrates grasp of the issue; tells what will be covered

0-2.9 3.0-3.4 3.5-3.9 4.0-4.4 4.5-5.0 ___/5

Analysis (45%)

Shows coherent flow of ideas and adequate research; presentation of the key issues and concerns related to the situation

0-26 27-31 32-35 36-40 41-45 ___/45

Recommendation (20%)

Provides recommendations for improvement or risk avoidance in future situations

0-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-20 ___/20

Summary, structure, and organization (30%)

Demonstrates logical development of ideas; demonstrates appropriate order, grammar, parallel structures, punctuation, spelling, APA formatting, proper citation and references; appropriately integrates Saint Leo core value of respect

0-17 18-20 21-23 24-26 27-30 ___/30

Total Score: ______/100

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