Read this article and then complete a case study. 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, a minimum of 1000 words. Do not include abstracts, bullets, headings and subheadings, cover pages, reference pages, or charts and graphs in your word count. Follow the latest version of the APA Publication Manual. Be in a Word document format, double-spaced, using a 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. The page margins on all sides should be 1 inch each. Support your analysis with multiple references cited in APA style. Justify your analysis by including in-text citations and references as applicable. Use the following resources to properly cite your work: APA Style and Avoiding Plagiarism. The work will be checked for spelling and grammatical errors. A case study is a short description of a real-life situation, designed to analyze business problems through applied concepts. Recognize that cases are generally open-ended, with no single "right" answer, and serve as a vehicle for demonstrating your understanding and application of course concepts. Use credible sources, properly cited, to support your work, and evaluate how well your analysis demonstrates your leadership and management knowledge. If your analysis is based solely on personal impressions prior to this course, it may not be your best effort.
Format for Submissions: Refer to the case study rubric. Remember, this is an analysis, not a summary. Summaries describe the case, while analysis involves in-depth evaluation, critical thinking, and application of concepts. Summaries may serve as background, but the core of the paper should reflect your observations, ideas, evaluations, and inferences about the case.
You will prepare and submit short papers responding to case studies posed by your instructor. Support your position with appropriate, properly cited sources, including course resources and credible external references. Follow the below format and guidelines:
- **Title Page**: Include your name, paper title, course title, instructor’s name, and date.
- **Introduction**: The first paragraph should serve as background and overview, not labeled explicitly as an introduction. It should state the purpose of the paper in clear, declarative sentences, providing a preview of the discussion based on course concepts.
- **Discussion Content**: This section should include:
- A brief examination of the issue, concept, or consequences of the actions taken.
- An explanation of relevant concepts or theoretical applications pertaining to the topic.
- Use appropriate headings to organize your discussion.
- **Conclusion**: Restate key points succinctly, summarizing your discussion.
- **References**: List at least two credible sources (excluding your textbook), formatted in APA style, supporting your discussion.
Formatting requirements:
- Submit in Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Length: at least 1000 words.
- Double-spaced.
- Use 10- or 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font.
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
- Follow the current APA guidelines for formatting, citations, and references.
At the end of your paper, include a References section with properly formatted citations.