ASSIGNMENT 6
GeneralGuidelines for Case Studies
A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply
concepts you’re learning to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. Usually,
there is not a “right or wrong” answer. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and
ability to apply course concepts and theories. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your
position. Check your analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your subject knowledge. If your answer relies solely
on your ‘impressions’ of the topic, it is likely that the analysis is not your best effort.
Simply answering the questions which are part of the case is not enough; consider the questions to be clues to the
important concepts and facts. You are strongly encouraged to use the following outline so that your analysis is organized
appropriately:
1. Identify both the key issues and the underlying issues. In identifying the issues, you should be able to connect them
to the business principles which apply to this situation.
2. Discuss the facts which affect these issues. The case may have too much information. In your discussion, you should
filter the information and discuss those facts which are pertinent to the issues identified above.
3. Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your solution. What actions would
you propose to respond to the situation, based on the knowledge you have gained in this course? You should draw
on knowledge gained in your readings, experience and coursework (in this course and others) to support your
response. Be sure to properly cite references in APA format. You should also draw on other references such as
business periodicals and relevant journals. Remember that an analysis is more than simply a summary of the Case
Study.
4. Discuss follow-up and contingency plans. How will the organization know that your proposed solution is working?
What should they do if it does not work?
Your analysis of each case study should be written in APA format. If you need assistance with APA formatting, the Online
Writing Lab at Purdue University has excellent APA-specific resources available here: Purdue OWL APA Style Help.
Evaluation Criteria
• Have you identified the critical issues/problems in the case and analyzed the key facts related to the
issues/problems?
• Have you discussed a tentative solution that addresses the issues/problems and how you would implement
your solution?
• Is information from the textbook and other sources integrated into your analysis appropriately? For all
sources, you must provide complete APA citations.
• Is the paper professionally presented? Remember your audience. It is important to present your information
as clearly and succinctly as possible. Do not sacrifice thoroughness for mere brevity.
• Have you read it over carefully and corrected any grammar and spelling errors?
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CaseAnalysis Rubric
Criterion Unacceptable Minimal Fair Good Excellent Weight
Description of the
Case and
Identification of
Major Issues
No or brief
description is given.
No identification of
major issues.
Description of case
is minimal,
insufficiently
capturing important
case details. Failure
to identify and fully
articulate major
issues.
Description of case
is unnecessarily long
or too short and
needs more detail.
Major issues are
identified, but not
fully articulated.
Description is concise
and most major issues
are identified and well
articulated.
Description of case is
concise and contains
thoughtful
examination. All
major issues are
identified and well
articulated.
5/25%
of grade
Score 0 4 6 8 10 10
Connections to Course
Readings, Material
and Research
In analyzing the case
no course content is
used to address the
case issues or
support the
conclusions.
In analyzing the
case, content is
mentioned, but not
used to support the
issues or the
conclusions.
In analyzing the
case, key course
content is used to
offer some support
for the issues and/or
the conclusion.
In analyzing the case,
key course content
provides important
linkages between the
material covered and
the issues of the case
and also to support the
conclusion.
In analyzing the case,
course content is
used critically and
creatively to support
the issues and
conclusion.
3/15%
of grade
Score 0 5 7 9 10 10
Depth and Scope of
Analysis
The analysis failed to
provide the basic
operational and
strategic scope of
case.
The analysis is
superficial, missing
major components
of the strategic
and/or operational
aspects of the case.
The analysis takes
into account both
strategic and
operational aspects,
but is not balanced
in its approach.
The analysis is detailed
and documents both
operational and
strategic aspects in a
balanced way.
The analysis is
detailed, providing an
insightful review on
both operational and
insightful aspects of
the case.
5/25%
of grade
Score 0 4 6 8 10 10
Solutions and
Strategies
Little or no actions
are suggested to the
issues. No or a very
weak solution is
presented.
Superficial and/or
ill-fitting strategies
or solutions are
provided.
Solutions and/or
strategies need
some improvement
to be
implementable.
Appropriate, well
thought-out solutions
to most issues are
provided. Solutions
would most-likely be
implementable.
Well documented,
reasoned and
excellent strategies
are provided to issues
and proposed
solutions are
implementable.
4/20%
of grade
Score 0 6 7 9 10 10
Writing Clarity and
Quality
Writing is unclear.
Grammar and
Writing is clear, but
not concise. Style
Writing is clear and
professional is style.
Writing is clear,
concise and
Writing is clear,
concise and
2/10%
of grade
Criterion Unacceptable Minimal Fair Good Excellent Weight
spelling mistakes are
numerous.
may be
inappropriate (e.g.
too casual) for
assignment. Some
spelling and
grammar errors are
apparent.
While generally
concise, the paper
could be tightened
up a bit. Few
spelling or grammar
errors.
professional. Minimum
spelling and
grammatical errors.
professional. The
writing follows a
logical flow. No
spelling or
grammatical errors
are present.
Score 0 4 6 8 10 10
APA formatting
No citations are
listed. Plagiarism is
evident.
Most references are
cited using APA
style, although
there are many
errors.
All resources and
references are cited
using APA style, but
there are some
errors.
All resources and
references are cited
using APA style with a
few errors.
All resources and
references are
correctly cited using
APA style./
References were not
required
1/5% of
grade
Score 0 2 4 6 10 10
TOTAL 100
GeneralGuidelines for Case Studies
A case study is a short description of a real business situation. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply
concepts you’re learning to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. Usually,
there is not a “right or wrong” answer. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and
ability to apply course concepts and theories. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your
position. Check your analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your subject knowledge. If your answer relies solely
on your ‘impressions’ of the topic, it is likely that the analysis is not your best effort.
Simply answering the questions which are part of the case is not enough; consider the questions to be clues to the
important concepts and facts. You are strongly encouraged to use the following outline so that your analysis is organized
appropriately:
1. Identify both the key issues and the underlying issues. In identifying the issues, you should be able to connect them
to the business principles which apply to this situation.
2. Discuss the facts which affect these issues. The case may have too much information. In your discussion, you should
filter the information and discuss those facts which are pertinent to the issues identified above.
3. Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your solution. What actions would
you propose to respond to the situation, based on the knowledge you have gained in this course? You should draw
on knowledge gained in your readings, experience and coursework (in this course and others) to support your
response. Be sure to properly cite references in APA format. You should also draw on other references such as
business periodicals and relevant journals. Remember that an analysis is more than simply a summary of the Case
Study.
4. Discuss follow-up and contingency plans. How will the organization know that your proposed solution is working?
What should they do if it does not work?
Your analysis of each case study should be written in APA format. If you need assistance with APA formatting, the Online
Writing Lab at Purdue University has excellent APA-specific resources available here: Purdue OWL APA Style Help.
Evaluation Criteria
• Have you identified the critical issues/problems in the case and analyzed the key facts related to the
issues/problems?
• Have you discussed a tentative solution that addresses the issues/problems and how you would implement
your solution?
• Is information from the textbook and other sources integrated into your analysis appropriately? For all
sources, you must provide complete APA citations.
• Is the paper professionally presented? Remember your audience. It is important to present your information
as clearly and succinctly as possible. Do not sacrifice thoroughness for mere brevity.
• Have you read it over carefully and corrected any grammar and spelling errors?
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ASSIGNMENT FOR UNIT 6.
PLEASE ALL SOLUTIONS MUST FOLLOW THE APA 7 FORMAT WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES AT LEAST 3-4. ALSO MUST HAVE AN INTRODUCTION STATING THE ISSUES AND THE BODY THE SOLUTIONS AND A CONCLUSION AND WHERE APPLICABLE A RECOMMENDATION ATTACHED ARE THE RUBICS FOR THE SOLUTIONS
BUS 5211 MANAGING IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
1. Discussion Assignment (AT LEAST 500 WORDS)
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond to anyone who has responded to you.
As we learned this week in our reading, cognitive dissonance is the discomfort that arises when something that we believe is challenged.
· Is cognitive dissonance ever good for an organization? For an individual?
· Based on this information, what are three specific things that a leader can do to minimize the impact/leverage the effect of cultural dissonance within an organization? Include how leaders can assist both themselves and their employees in changing their behaviors. How can the three questions related to changing behaviors impact the employees in a positive way? What approach can a leader take if he/she receives opposition related to changing behaviors?
BUS 5211 MANAGING IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
2. Written Assignment (AT LEAST 750 WORDS)
Jack is a 36-year-old leader within a major hospital. As a leader, he prides himself as a professional who supports his team and helps each of them to meet their chosen goals. From a personal standpoint, he focuses on eating healthy, exercising regularly, and playing on his church’s basketball team but for the past year, his focus on healthy living has declined because of professional responsibilities. During a follow-up visit to his physician for laboratory test results, he is told by his primary care doctor that his cholesterol is 286, HDL 30, LDL 85, and triglycerides 500. The primary care doctor explains the meaning of the test results. The primary care doctor explains that Jack will need medication to control his cholesterol and lipids, writes prescriptions, and explains that his condition is one of a chronic nature and will likely require lifelong treatment. The risks and benefits of treatment are explained while Jack sits quietly in disbelief. Jack takes the prescriptions and leaves the office convinced that this is a joke. He tears the prescriptions in pieces and throws them in the trash. Jack knows that his recent lack of focus related to his health have taken its toll, along with his family history. He vows to exercise more and eat a better diet but also wonders how he can turn his bad habits into good ones without neglecting his team. (Self-Concept Case Study, 2010) Please address the follow questions.
1. What actions by Jack suggest his self-esteem may be negatively impacted by his diagnosis?
2. What positive direction might Jack explore to help with the acceptance of his diagnosis? How can he motivate his team to get involved in the process?
3. Identify the potential causes in Jack disturbance of self-concept.
4. How can the behaviors related to self-disclosure and time play a role in helping Jack to accept and live with his diagnosis? What role does communication play in Jack’s overall acceptance? As a leader, how can Jack engage his team in this new healthy lifestyle while respecting his privacy?
Submit a 2-3 page paper. The paper should cite at least 2 sources, using APA format, independent of the textbook and other reasons.
Before beginning this assignment, read the
General Guidelines for Case Studies
and review the
Case Analysis Rubric
. SEE ATTACHMENTS
BUS 5115 BUSINESS LAW, ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
3. Discussion Assignment
For this assignment write at least 450 words answering the following.
· Celebrities often contract to endorse a product. Should they use the product regularly, or even like the product before they are allowed to claim that they “endorse” the product?
· If you were assigned to sell a product called “Sweet Treats” with the slogan, “so sweet, it will make you tweet,” but you thought the product tasted sour, and not at all sweet, what would you do?
· Explore where the line is between harmlessly implying that someone is promoting a product, and someone dishonestly claiming that they genuinely believe the product is the best.
· Consider the impact information on a product’s supply chain might have in this context? Should, for example, a celebrity endorses a product if the product’s manufacturing depends upon a supply chain with negative impact on the environment, for example? Suppose the product itself relies upon ethical suppliers, but other products in the organization’s supply chain might not? Any change?
BUS 5115 BUSINESS LAW, ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4. Written Assignment (AT LEAST 850 WORDS)
Use the
Instructions for Case Analyses
to craft a response to this case, articulating the main issues and ethical dilemma. Review the assessment criteria below before you begin writing.
Case Study: The Pizza Puzzle
Topic: Deceptive Advertising
Involved Parties:
· George Hansen, General Manager of Augusta Marigold Inn, a Subsidiary of Hospitality Enterprises
· Sharon Coombs, Food Services Manager, Augusta Marigold Inn
George Hansen is General Manager for the Marigold Inn in Augusta, Georgia. Sharon Coombs is Restaurant and Food Services Manager for the Inn. She reports to George. Two years ago, Sharon noticed a decline in room service business, the highest margin portion of her operation. This decline coincided with an increase in the national sales of pizza delivery and carryout firms as well as an increase in the number of empty pizza boxes from these firms being left in guest rooms in the Inn. Her immediate response was to install a pizza oven in the kitchen and offer room service pizza to guests. The effort met with modest success, though it was well below her expectations. Questionnaires completed by departing guests revealed a problem of product quality.
Focusing on this problem, Sharon improved the Inn’s pizza until blind taste tests judged it at least equal in quality to the products of the two major pizza delivery competitors in Augusta. Sales did not improve, convincing Sharon that the problem was a perceived mismatch between the hotel’s image and guests’ expectations of pizza makers. Guests simply did not seem to believe that the traditional steak and seafood restaurant at the Inn could make a high-quality, authentic pizza. Based on this conclusion, Sharon presented the following proposal to George:
Sales of room service pizza are stagnant due to guests’ misperception that our product is lower in quality than that of competitors. This misperception is based on the belief that until we disassociate our pizza from the Marigold Inn name. Therefore, to capture more room service pizza business, we should create a ‘Napoli Pizza’ image for our guest room delivery service by:
· Preparing ‘Napoli Pizza’ brochures for each guest room, complete with a phone number with a prefix different from that of Marigold Inn.
· The number will reach a special phone in room service, which will be answered, “Napoli Pizza, authentic Italian pizza from old, family recipes.”
· Using special ‘Napoli Pizza’ boxes for delivering room service pizza to guests.
· Issuing ‘Napoli Pizza’ hats and jackets to room service personnel for use in pizza delivery. Room service waiters and waitresses will wear these garments to deliver pizza. They will change to their regular uniforms for other deliveries.
How should George respond to this proposal?
BUS 5115 Written Assignment Requirements
Submit a written paper which is 2-3 pages in length exclusive of reference page and that is double-spaced. The paper should cite sources to support your ideas. Be sure to review the assessment criteria below before beginning your paper. Cite any reference(s) you use in the preparation of your essay using proper APA format.
Written Assignment Peer Assessment Rubric
For this assignment, your peers will be evaluating your work with the following criteria.
· Identifies all the relevant facts of the case.
· articulates overarching ethical issues including the extent of George’s responsibility to take action.
· Identifies the various stakeholders, and what is at stake for each one.
· poses possible alternatives and ethics of each alternative. Paper should explore the possible alternatives and ethics from the Utilitarian Perspective, the Rights Perspective,or the Justice Perspective.
· Identifies all practical constraints.
· Recommends a specific George should take, directly answers the question “how should George respond?
· Is of high quality, writing is clear and professional, paper is organized and flows in a logical way.
· Conforms to the structural requirements including APA style guidelines for references.
NB: WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT FOR BUS 5115 UNIT 6 ABOVE SHOULD FOLLOW THE FORMAT ATTARCHED THANK YOU.
BUS 5116 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
5. Discussion Assignment (AT LEAST 600 WORDS)
Toyota started in the late 1940’s creating the pillars of what later would be the Toyota Production System (TPS) or has become known globally as Lean Manufacturing System. This approach has been widely implemented in many industries driving profound changes within the operations context. Recently, Toyota has announced some details about the TPS development that is intended to revolutionize manufacturing systems – Toyota New Global Architecture (TGNA).
Read the article “
TNGA explained: engineering for the future”
and answer the following questions:
· Do you think this system is indeed revolutionary? Why or Why not?
· Do you think this new approach for manufacturing is driving a change of the quality strategy of the company?
· If that is the case, what do you think are the key changes?
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond to anyone who has responded to you.
N.A. (2015). TNGA explained: engineering for the future. Official Blog of Toyota GB. Retrieved from:
http://blog.toyota.co.uk/tnga-explained-engineering-for-the-future
BUS 5116 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. Written Assignment (AT LEAST 850 WORDS)
Case Study: In 1999, NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter, a 338 kg robotic space probe (with a cost of $327.6 million dollars) due to a failed translation of British units into metric units in the mission software. This mistake triggered an unintentional de-orbit of the probe and its subsequent disintegration in Mars’ upper atmosphere.
Read NASA’s release “
Mars Climate Orbiter Failure Board Releases Report, numerous NASA actions underway in response
” (
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98/news/mco991110.html
)
Write a 2-3 page response that details the issues of the case, particularly as they relate to quality, and addresses the following questions:
· Which quality approaches, methods and tools would you propose to mitigate each of the 8 contributing factors identified in the release?
· Which considerations would you take in order to implement your proposals within the organization?
Before you begin writing, please see the
General Guidelines for Case Studies
and review the assessment criteria below.
Papers will be assessed on the following criteria:
· Description of the Case and Identification/Coverage of Major Issues
· Depth and Scope of Analysis
· Solutions and Strategies
· Writing Clarity and Quality
· APA formatting
TNGA explained engineering for the future – Toyota UK
https://blog.toyota.co.uk/tnga-explained-engineering-for-the-future
5-7 minutes. 15 April 2015
Toyota’s “lean” manufacturing system needs little introduction. The legendary
Toyota Production System
has helped shaped business practise since it was established in 1948.
Originally called “just-in-time production,” it builds on the approach created by the founder of Toyota, Sakichi Toyoda, his son Kiichiro Toyoda, and the engineer Taiichi Ohno. The principles underlying the TPS are studied and copied the world over.
But while the Toyota Production System pioneered modern manufacturing as we know it,
Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)
– announced as a development of the Toyota Production System – aims to revolutionise the development of Toyota vehicles by placing more emphasis on harmonising planning and design to increase efficiency.
In simple terms, a greater focus on standardised parts and components means Toyota’s future cars will be better to look at and more engaging to drive. They will also be easier to develop, and delivered more quickly and efficiently to customers. In this blog post, we explain why…
Back to basics
The introduction of the TNGA will also increase the efficiency of the development process while reducing costs, which will free up more resources to be used on developing technology, sales, procurement and production techniques.
But the origins of TNGA were rooted in recent history. According to Mitsuhisa Kato, one of Toyota’s Executive Vice Presidents, the inspiration for the revolutionary TNGA came just after the collapse of Lehman’s bank in 2008, an event that led to the global ‘credit crunch’ and a widespread economic slowdown.
‘It was’, Kato-san said, ‘a fresh reminder that Toyota needed to be able to achieve sustainable growth. The whole company had to change direction.’
What was done?
At the launch of the TNGA project at Toyota’s HQ, Kato-san added that Toyota’s system of appointing an effectively independent chief engineer to each new model project had led to a proliferation of models, platforms and engine derivatives.
Mitsuhisa Kato
Ironically, Toyota’s admirable intention of building cars to meet local demands around the world had resulted in as many as ‘100 platforms and sub-platforms’ in the automaker’s product line up. A platform is the sub-structure of a car, around which a vehicle is designed, engineered and constructed.
Also, the number of powertrains, including engines modified to fit all these different platforms, numbered as many as 800. Such a wide range of components and models also makes it ‘hard to improve on individual models [during their production life time]’.
But Toyota management didn’t just stop at having to completely re-think and re-engineer the platforms and powertrains that would underpin its future models (a process that took place between 2009 and 2011). According to Kato-san, it also decided that it needed to ‘improve the basic performance of its cars’ but also to ‘build attractive and eye-catching cars’ for the future.
Toyota’s engineers were also asked to ‘drive as much as possible, especially outside working hours: love cars.’
It was a brave admission, but Toyota has long been the master of production engineering. In an increasingly competitive future, the company would need to balance the rational engineering with passion for the end product. To this end, Toyota’s production engineers were encouraged to dream up ‘ever-better’ vehicles, being asked by the company to ‘experiment, think and feel…get our hands dirty’ according to the internal briefing.
As well as proposing projects on paper, Toyota’s engineers were also asked to ‘drive as much as possible, especially outside working hours: love cars.’ Toyota’s engineering chiefs also vowed to learn from the automotive opposition, benchmarking rival vehicles and ‘studying technologies from around the world’. One of the results, say company engineers, is that TNGA models will have much improved driving dynamics because this platform has one of the lowest centres of gravity amongst its competitors.
The promise is for cars that are better looking, better to drive and better specified.
The first result of all this work is the TNGA platform, which is designed to give the chief engineers of these upcoming Toyota models enough flexibility to build all kinds of these ‘new-era’ vehicles with the minimum number of different components.
To that end, for example, the TNGA kit of parts can have the front seats placed at as many as five different heights – perhaps the crucial engineering distinction between different types of vehicle – allowing cars from low-rise sporty coupes, to high-rise SUVs and crossovers to be built with the same component set.
What does it mean for you?
Perhaps the best news for future Toyota customers is that Kato-san promised that the majority of money saved by using TNGA would be ploughed back into the development of even better cars for the future.
The promise – to be tested from this year with the first TNGA-based production car – is for cars that are better looking, better to drive and better specified. But ‘sustainable growth’ demands no less.
Instructions for Case Analyses
Case Analyses allow students to apply concepts from the course to business situations. Theories,
vocabulary, and examples from the readings should be used. Clear and concise writing shows an
ability to directly relate learned material to the Cases. Headings and subheadings should be used to
delineate which issue and category is being addressed. Use these guidelines along with the stated
assessment criteria to craft your case analyses.
Relevant Facts –
(A) Overview of pertinent points.
(B) Describe the background of the situation or business that is relevant to the ethical problem(s)
or dilemma(s) of the Case.
(C) Highlight information that sets the context for analysis.
Ethical Issues –
(A) State the ethical problem(s) or dilemma(s)
(B) Demonstrate a comprehension of ethical concepts.
(C) Describe the ethical aspects of the Case.
Identifying Stakeholders –
There are always a set of “usual suspects” in a Case, so be sure to list everyone who might be
connected. Remember that business decisions have far reaching effects, so consider anyone
who might be affected by the ethical considerations of the Case.
Possible Alternatives –
(A) Identify solutions can be described for each ethical issue identified.
(B) List all solutions and approaches to identified ethical issues.
(C) Alternatives may be drawn from the Case, Readings, or personal experience including
outside readings
Ethics of the Alternatives –
(A) Critically assess the alternatives identified for possible recommendation.
(B) Describe the ethical implications of each alternative.
(C) Consider external and internal aspects of ethical proposals.
(D) Apply the “utilitarian” perspective (costs and benefits).
1. Which of the alternatives would provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number?
2. What are the costs in each of the alternatives?
3. Which of the alternatives has the highest “cost” factor associated with it?
4. Do the benefits of honesty at all costs outweigh the benefits of obeying the directive?
of a supervisor?
(E) Apply the “rights” perspective.
1. What does the stakeholder have the right to expect?
2. Which of the alternatives would you want if you were each of the stakeholders?
(F) Apply the “justice” perspective (benefits and burdens).
1. Which alternative distributes the benefits and burdens most fairly among the
stakeholders?
2. Which stakeholders are most affected by each alternative?
Practical Constraints –
(A) Possible obstacles to the implementation of the identified alternatives.
(B) Ethical problems that may come up in executing each alternative.
(C) What unwanted outcomes may result from each alternative?
(D) What aspects of the market might obstruct each alternative?
Specific Action –
(A) Make a recommendation
(B) Analysis should provide context for whatever is recommended.
(C) Support recommendations with the readings or other literature.
Writing Skill –
Students, teachers, employees, managers, and even corporations are judged by their ability to
communicate. Sadly, communication is somewhat dependent upon the form of presentation,
and while it is unfair to penalize a writer for not having a native facility with the language they
are using, it is fair to reward a writer for presenting ideas in an organized, and understandable
fashion. Again, use obvious headings and subheadings. Remember, less is more. Executive
Summaries present items summarily. Legal briefs are called “brief” for a reason. Concise and
eloquent (not prosaic or elaborate) writing will be rewarded.
Structural Requirements
Using outside resources is encouraged and additional readings round out a student’s
understanding of the issues. Use the APA style to identify References used in the analysis. All
ideas come from somewhere, so it is fair to ask writers to disclose their sources.
Extra Credit
Thinking outside of the box in this context should be rewarded, not penalized. Don’t be afraid
to exercise the imagination, and share a unique vision of the Case.