Major Case Analysis

For this assignment, you are required to address an issue or problem faced by your company of choice and will analyze it using the techniques taught in this course.

The write-up is limited to 12-15 double-spaced pages, not including a title page and exhibits (include as appendices).

Discussion

Discuss what is meant by credible sources and credible claims. Where might you find credible sources of information to address your major case problem?

 

In a well-written response at 1-2 paragraphs in length, supported by this week’s reading and, if necessary, any outside sources, post a response to the discussion prompt along with a response to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be sure to include any necessary citations and a corresponding reference list.

 

Evaluating Evidence | Writing & Research in the Disciplines (lumenlearning.com)

How to Write a Research Paper | EasyBib

Claims, Reason, Evidence (weebly.com)

Discussion Post

Part 1:

Explore news/current events to locate a business that has a complex problem which needs to be addressed. The problem may be related to any business topic (i.e. accounting, marketing, legal, etc.).

It is suggested that you select a recent problem of a public company, which will ensure that you will have access to the information necessary to complete your project.

Once you have located your business problem and read the case thoroughly to digest the facts, prepare your problem statement using the concepts discussed in class (be sure to include the 5 Ws in your statement) and post here for review.

 

Part 2:

Discuss the objectives of case analysis and provide a clear and detailed statement of the organizational problem that you have selected for your major case analysis

In a well-written response at least 2 paragraphs in length, supported by this week’s reading and, if necessary, any outside sources

 

Study Material:

https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/a-brief-history-of-the-idea-of-critical-thinking/408

https://www.albany.edu/faculty/vanness/682/GuideCase.pdf

https://hbr.org/2012/09/are-you-solving-the-right-problem

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/11/04/the-4-most-effective-ways-leaders-solve-problems/?sh=1dd106a84f97

https://www.examples.com/business/problem-statement.html