MGMT9040 A major objective of this course is to include critical and analytical thinking, as well as applying conceptsandtechniques from many topics spread throughout the prescribed textbook and other information sources

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MGMT9040 A major objective of this course is to include critical and analytical thinking, as well as applying conceptsandtechniques from many topics spread throughout the prescribed textbook and other information sources. Responsesto this case do not wholly depend on students focusing on a specific chapter for a specific case. Instead, thecaserequires a holistic application of topics broadly discussed throughout the book. It may also be necessarytoconductresearch to support responses. Assignment Details:

Perform an analysis on the case of - WHO’S TO BLAME? ATTRIBUTIONS OF BLAME INUNSUCCESSFUL MIXED-SEX WORKTEAMS - and present your analysis in the stipulatedformat

using the paper outline paying particular attention to the requirements of each section. YouMUSTintegrate the organizational focus areas in your analysis. Organizational Focus Areas

? Leadership and Workplace Diversity

? Organizational Culture

? Team Environment ? Interpersonal Relationships

? Employee Motivation and Satisfaction

NB - A significant part of the evaluation of your paper will focus on:

1. The extent to which the expected contents are presented under each section

2. Inclusion of support from scholarly sources

3. Compliance with established academic standards

4. Adherence to the prescribed Similarity Match threshold of 20%

Review the rubric in your syllabus that provides information regarding the weight that will be placedonthevarious sections. Also review related helpful links provided in the course. You MUST use the section headings in the paper outline which is detailed in the followingAssignment Context and Details:

Paper Type Academic Paper - Case Analysis

Paper Length 5 - 6 pages (1850 - 2000 words) of content

Assignment Overview 1. Identify the most important business or organizational problems or issues presentedinthe case study / research. 2. Identify the course concepts that relate to the issues of the case that couldbe appliedtoresolve the business issues presented. 3. Consider all angles to arrive at a business decision. Your analysis MUSTincludeanyalternate actions based on course topics that you think could have been takenbytheparties involved that would have had a different outcome. You MUST identifysolutionsand recommended strategies that the organization can take to have a better businessoutcome. 4. As this is an academic paper, it is critical to support your analysis using findingsfrom

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3additional research from scholarly papers. Remember this is not an opinionpiece. Formatting

Requirements

Use of proper APA writing style and general presentation. Your paper must be APA compliant. Refer to APA guidelines some of which havebeenplaced in the course menu in Blackboard for your convenience

I. Title page - must be properly constructed

II. References page - must be correctly labeled and constructed. You are expected to use a minimum of 5 scholarly sources two of whichMUSTbethe case/article and the course text(s) to support the ideas or arguments beingpresented (I.e. a minimum of 5 scholarly sources). Please do not use suchsourcesaswikis, personal blogs, etc. III. In-text citations - Avoid plagiarism. Also avoid excessive use of quotations andendeavour to use your own words as much as possible. Summarizing or paraphrasingideas from a source will also need citation. Note that since you will be paraphrasingorquoting from the case/article being analyzed in the assignment, you are expectedtotreat same as you would any other source - i.e use in-text citations andincludeasoneof the sources on your References page. Evidence of plagiarismcould result inagradeof ZERO

IV. A running head is not required for student papers. Please do not include one. V. Page numbers are required

VI. Use double line space, 1” margins all around, 12 pt Times Roman (or equivalent - e.g. Arial 11 pt)

VII. An abstract is not required for this paper. If included, it must be placed ona separatepage, per APA, and not be evaluated. It WILL NOT be included in the page count forcontents

PAPER OUTLINE

You MUST use the following Level-1 section headings to organize your paper paying attention to the requiredcontentsfor each section

Explanation and Requirements for the First-level Section Headings

Introduction In 1 - 2 paragraphs, introduce the topic of your paper giving the reader a clear understandingof what the case/article is about as well as its relative importance to the field of study. Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysisin1–2sentences. Background In 2 - 3 paragraphs, give the reader precise description of the main business /organizationalissue(s) presented in the case study. Avoid non-value added information. Raise subheadings (levels 2 to 3) as you deem appropriate for your paper

? Present the most important and relevant background information, pertinent high-levelfacts, and the most important issues. ? Include the timeline and important players relating to the events of the case /scenario? Include a succinct summary of the conclusion presented in the article/case

You MUST include citation from the case/article. Evaluation & Detailed

Discussion

THIS IS THE MOST SUBSTANTIVE SECTION OF THE PAPER. The main focus of this section is to integrate the course concepts within the context of thebusiness scenario(s) presented in the assigned case. ? Consider the influence of both internal and external environments as youanalyzethetopics / issues in relation to your research findings. ? Identify, explain and integrate the relevant concepts that are applicable to the

case/scenario.

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4? Show that you have researched the the arguments presented in the scenario. You MUST:

A) Identify the course topics that you think are the most pertinent to the facts andissuesof the article/case

B) For each issue identified, evaluate the effect or impact or relationship of therelatedcourse topic i.e. integrate and discuss the most important business issues of theassignedcase/scenario in detail. C) Answer any questions and incorporate any topics / prompts requiredtobeaddressed in your assignment

D) Provide appropriate examples and sound rationale for your arguments. Raise subheadings (levels 2 to 3) as you deem appropriate for your paper

You MUST include citation from all applicable sources including fromthe companydocuments such as the code of ethics. Going Forward- A Path

To Success

Identify and articulate the path to success based on your identified Alternatives, Solutions, &Recommendations for the organization or organizations in general. Raise subheadings(levels2) to present each of the following

? ALTERNATIVE(S): Identify and present course concept(s) that could have resultedinabetter outcome. ? PROPOSED SOLUTION(S): Based on any alternative(s) identified, provide at leastonespecific and realistic solution or change needed either to correct a problemor tomitigatea problem that might occur in the future. ? Explain the reason for selecting the identified solution(s) or change(s)

? Support this solution with solid evidence, such as concepts fromthe course-textreadings as well as additional research from scholarly sources

? RECOMMENDATION(S): Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishingthe proposed solution(s). ? If applicable, recommend further action to resolve the issues identified

? Select at least one strategy from the list of the proposed changes and articulate the who, when, &why to ef ect the proposed change in the future. You MUST include citation from all applicable sources

Conclusion In 1-2 paragraphs, summarize your take on the issues and tie back to your thesis statement/coreorcentral point of your paper from the introduction