Case - Lisa Benton: The Houseworld
3 things to include:
1.) Problem statement: Identify and sum up the problem
DO: Critically identify the problem.
DO: Be succinct.
DON’T: Just summarize the case.
DON’T: Just reiterate the crisis in the beginning of the case.
DON’T: Identify a problem that is solved already by the end of the case
2.) Problem analysis/root causes: Analyze the underlying causes of the problem that you identified
DO: Critically analyze the problem based on concepts from class and the readings.
DO: Discuss at least 2 root causes.
DON’T: Be general, e.g. “They’re not managing the team well.” That’s obvious – anyone who has not taken an OB class could arrive at the conclusion.
DON’T: Just describe what’s happening, e.g. “The team is not functioning well.” Dig deeper – WHY is the team not functioning well? What is the evidence for that and what are the CAUSES.”
3.) Recommendations: Make your recommendations for what should be done based on the problem and your analysis
DO: Relate your recommendations to the problem and root causes that you have identified.
DO: Make 2 specific recommendations. Include an appraisal how of feasible they are and how you would implement them.
DO: Base your recommendations on concepts from class and the readings.
DON’T: Provide general advice, e.g. “They should communicate better.” Again, that’s OBVIOUS. You don’t need to take an OB course to make a recommendation like that.
DON’T: Provide a laundry list of superficial recommendations.
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