Consult the Case Study Guidelines and the Case Analysis rubric attached to this page to ensure you meet the assignment requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be a minimum of 1000 words.
- Note: Do not include abstracts, bullets, headings and subheadings, cover and reference pages, and charts and graphs in your word count.
- Follow the latest version of the APA Publication Manual.
- Be in a Word document format, double-spaced, and use a 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. The page margins on the top, bottom, left, and right should be 1 inch each.
- Be supported by multiple references cited in the latest version of APA style. Justify your analysis by including in-text citations and your references as applicable. Use the following resources to properly cite your work:
- Is checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
Guidelines:
A case study is a short description of a real-life situation. Analyzing business case studies gives you the opportunity to apply those concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. Usually, there is no “right” or “wrong” answer. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and your ability to apply course concepts. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your work.
Check your analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your leadership management knowledge. If your answer relies on your impressions of leadership management prior to taking this course, it is likely that the analysis is not your best effort.
Format for Submissions
Use the case study rubric as a guide.
Remember, this is an ANALYSIS of the case and not a SUMMARY of the case.
Summary vs Analysis: A summary will discuss the contents similar to a book report. An analysis will read the case in depth and then think about the main issues that were discussed.
Writers use summaries to describe the source they are using, as opposed to evaluating or commenting on it. Summary often precede analysis and help prepare the reader for the writer’s ideas about the source.
Unlike summary, analysis relies on the observations, ideas, evaluations, and inferences of the writer http://www.differencebetween.net/language/words-language/difference-between-summary-and-analysis/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.). An analysis is more in depth and uses a higher level of cognitive thinking — critical thinking.
You will prepare and submit a number of short papers on a case study posed by the instructor. These papers are an opportunity for you to respond to an issue drawn from the module. You must support your position using appropriate sources that are properly cited including course resources and additional credible resources.
You must follow the format and guidelines, given below, for the short papers:
Title Page: Include name, paper title, course title, instructor’s name, and date.
Introduction: The first paragraph is used as the introduction but is not labeled as the introduction – the APA writing style assumes the first paragraph will be the background and overview. Discuss the purpose of the paper in succinct, declarative sentences. The introduction should offer a preview of the paper, its value, and be based upon the concepts studied in the course.
Discussion Content: This section should include the following three elements:
· a brief examination of the issue, concept, or consequences of the actions taken,
· an explanation of the concepts or theoretical applications that pertain to this topic,
It is required that you make use of appropriate headings to guide your reader.
Conclusion: This should be a summative paragraph which includes a restatement of the key points in your discussion.
References: A minimum of two references (not including your textbook) must be used to support your discussion. Document all sources according to APA style.
Your case analyses should meet the following formatting criteria:
· Be submitted in a Word doc format (.doc or .docx).
· Be no less than 1000 words in length.
· Be double spaced.
· Use 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font.
· Have 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, left side, and right side.
· Adhere to the current version of APA style guidelines.