...Lesson 2 Case Study Your Name MS510: Human Resources Management Professor Louis Lopez January 27, 2015 Affirmative Action Plan Goals Evidence of Discrimination Introduce material here… Start the first sentence with the purpose statement followed by your introduction. Please post case studies in Turnitin Assignment Drop Box as a MS Word document. Remember, each case study must have the heading listed below and must be answered according to instructions; each heading is worth a percentage of each case grade. This is how I want your paper turned in. The introduction is generally one paragraph. The easiest way to explain this section is to think of it like an abstract or introduction. This section, if written properly, can actually act as the abstract for this paper. It will, in a sense, set up the rest of the paper, which is the review of the case, analysis, recommendations, and the summary and conclusions sections. If there is a second paragraph, it will look like this. An interesting APA fact is that there is only one space after the period. This is difficult for many to get used to and takes practice. The paper should be written in third person narrative. I do not want to see you writing in the first person. Note: I have bolded the required headings that must be present in the paper and please keep bolded. Answer the following questions by applying the concepts learned in Chapter 1. Also, conduct literature reviews on the subject of discussion and use to support...
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...Management Case Study Submission and Format Guidelines Management Case Studies are 20-minute platform presentations followed by a 10-minute question and answer period. ASHP is seeking management case studies in specific topic areas: • Informatics • Leadership / Administration • Medication Safety • Clinical Conundrums This document will assist you in the preparation of your submission for a Management Case Study (MCS). The number of accepted management case studies will be limited and it is anticipated to be a highly competitive process. Each primary author is allowed only one submission. Due to ACPE Standards regarding active learning, a standard format will be required for final slide presentations which will utilize the learning objectives and self-assessment questions that you prepare for your submission. Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2012 ASHP Summer Meeting! For assistance with preparing learning objectives and self-assessment questions, visit: http://www.ashp.org/menu/Education/OnlinePrograms.aspx and select ‘Education’ from the drop-down menu What is a Management Case Study? Introduction • The case study method was pioneered by the Harvard Business School in the early 1900s and still stands as a popular and effective teaching strategy in business education. • • The case method relies on information about people and events in a true-to-life situation that represents a problem to be analyzed. Every case has unique features, but all cases have a common...
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...Midsouth Chamber of Commerce, Competency and Complacency A Case Study Analysis: JADE Stone Regis University Abstract Your abstract should be one paragraph and should be between 150 and 250 words. It is a summary of the most important elements of your paper. Your abstract should accurately represent your paper, be non-evaluative, coherent and readable, and concise. The abstract is a single paragraph without indentation. See The APA Publication Manual, 6th edition, p. 27 for additional details on writing an abstract. Midsouth Chamber of Commerce, Competency and Complacency: A Case Study Analysis This Midsouth Chamber of Commerce MSCC Case Study is an examination of how NOT to manage information technology. Many things went wrong in this organization’s pursuit of greater efficiency. While some of it can be attributed to natural but painful growth, basic human character and leadership flaws account most of the problems MSCC endured. I will analyze the mistakes that were made which led to internal strife, crippled productivity and decreased morale. I also want to assess the performance of Mrs. Sage Niele, their newly appointed Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Finally, I will critique what we are told about Data Management Associates (DMA), and their contract with MSCC. Caught In The Middle Of Technology The Midsouth Chamber of Commerce had been in business for over 80 years. They knew what they were doing, and they knew how to anticipate the needs of...
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...Compensation Course Code HURM402 TITLE OF Case Study APPRAISING PERFORMANCE AT PRECISION In submitting this work, I am confirming that it is all my own work, or the work of my group. I have correctly acknowledged the work of others by using references. Once my work is submitted to Turnitin, it becomes part of the database that subsequent works are checked against. Full Name of Student: Submission Date: Nov 27th, 2015 Assessment: CASE-2 Semester: Fall Academic Year: 2015 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Date of Case-2 Handover Nov 20th, 2015 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Time Period Start time: 02:00 PM End time: 03:00 PM ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Duration of Case-2 Handover 2 weeks (Due Date: 4th Dec, 2015) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Number of Case-2 Handover Pages 7 pages (Including this cover sheet-1) ------------------------------------------------- Marking Scheme: Question | Score | Marks | CLO | Achieved | 1 | 7.5 | | 5 | □ Yes □ No | 2 | 7.5 | | 5 | □ Yes □ No | TOTAL MARK | 15 | Originality Report All assignments, case study and final project must have Hard copy of...
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...Research Documents The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Home Page » Business and Management The Global Integration of Diversity Management: a Longitudinal Case Study In: Business and Management The Global Integration of Diversity Management: a Longitudinal Case Study Int. J. of Human Resource Management 18:11 November 2007 1895– 1916 The global integration of diversity management: a longitudinal case study Aulikki Sippola and Adam Smale Abstract Whilst the extant diversity management literature has provided a comprehensive array of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies on how organizations can and have approached the management of a diverse workforce, the same cannot be said about the literature on diversity in an international setting. Indeed, from a diversity management perspective we know surprisingly little about how multinational firms are responding to the increasing globalization of their workforce. This study seeks to contribute to this underresearched area through an in-depth longitudinal case study of TRANSCO, a well-known European MNC, which has been attempting to integrate diversity management globally throughout its worldwide operations. Adopting a Finnish host-country perspective, the study investigates what TRANSCO has been integrating, how it has tried to facilitate this and the challenges that have arisen throughout the process. The results indicate that TRANSCO has committed a considerable...
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...Abstract preview Global Sourcing Development at IKEA – a Case Study Paper prepared for the 25th IMP conference Jens Hultman1, Susanne Hertz1, Rhona Johnsen2, Thomas Johnsen2 1: Jönköping International Business School, P.O Box 1026, SE-551 11 SWEDEN E-mail: jens.hultman@ihh.hj.se, susanne.hertz@ihh.hj.se Tel: +46 0(36) 10 10 00 2: Audencia Nantes School of Management, 8 Route de la Joneliere, BP 31222 – 44312 Nantes Cedex 3, France. E-mail: tjohnsen@audencia.com; rjohnsen@audencia.com Tel: + 33 (0)240 37 46 25 Abstract This study explores the dynamic process of global sourcing development through a case study of the Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA and its supply network concerning the PAX wardrobe system. The paper provides a synthesis of the existing global sourcing literature by dividing this growing body of research into three major themes: globalization processes and stages, motives/drivers, and organizational design and management. Moreover, the paper integrates the global sourcing literature with the established literature on the internationalization process of firms. Comparing the existing research on global sourcing and internationalization, we propose two research questions focused on: (1) the ways in which the IKEA global sourcing and supply chain development process resembles a linear stages process, and (2) the principal drivers of the development of global sourcing within IKEA. Relating the findings of the global sourcing process in the case of IKEA, the paper...
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...Case Study Guidelines Objective: This course uses case studies to bring real-world perspective to course material about how information systems are used in organizations. Some cases focus on global and ethical situations. Students learn how to apply systematic problem-solving techniques to decision-making problems in the information systems area. Students also build teamwork and oral skills through a group presentation of a case to their peers. A traditional Harvard Business School guideline for case analysis follows. You should be aware that this is essentially the same as the traditional systematic approach to problem-solving. Mastery of this approach will serve you well in any problem-solving situation in your professional career. 1. “Problem ” or “Opportunity” Statement: Provide a single statement of the problem (dissatisfactory condition) or opportunity (awareness of need) facing the organization. If servable problems are apparent, identify them in priority order. Generally, several problems are all symptoms of one overriding problem. Try to abstract up to the overriding problem after the symptoms are known. Often the symptoms are really key factors related to the problem. 2. Key factors: List the key factors that give evidence that there is a problem or opportunity condition in the organization. Identify them in priority order. Explain why they are relevant. It is often best to start the case study here. 3. Alternative Solutions: ...
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...International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, Vol. 1, No. 1, June, 2010 2010-023X Information Technology roles in Accounting Tasks – A Multiple-case Study Maria do Céu Gaspar Alves Abstract—Nowadays the business world is changing at a faster and faster pace. The reasons given for this is globalization, highs information technology (IT) investments and the rapid pace of technological change. Organizations are responding in different ways and at different rates to the wide range of IT based opportunities and pressures. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the effects of IT related organizational changes on the management accounting function and to contribute to the body of knowledge about to what extent IT affects the ability to solve accounting tasks. The relationship between IT and accounting practices was investigated qualitatively using six case studies and we will measure the impact of IT on accountants’ tasks. The findings suggest a tendency for change and the decentralization of accounting tasks. Index Terms—Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Financial Documents, Information Technology, Management Information System. I. INTRODUCTION Nowadays the business world is changing at a faster and faster pace. The reasons given for this is globalization, highs IT investments and the rapid pace of technological change in combination with escalating costs of research and development (Frishamar, 2002). The role of information technology...
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...to explore all the potential reasons for challenging behaviour, the focus of this assignment will be on challenging behaviour in the context of the communication of pain, using a case study to illustrate this. This assignment will describe challenging behaviours, the behaviours associated with pain, and the management strategies employed by nursing staff, using a person-centred approach to care. Finally, ways of improving the care provided will be explored and recommendations made. The rationale for choosing to discuss this issue is that I currently work as a staff nurse on an organic assessment ward, and am frequently involved in caring for people with dementia who present with challenging behaviours that are difficult to manage in the community setting. There are currently 750,000 people with dementia in the UK. As the UK’s population grows, there will be substantial increases, and it is estimated that there will be 940,000 people with dementia by 2021, rising to over 1.7 million by 2051. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia (Alzheimer’s Society, 2010). Gogia and Rastogi (2009) describe Alzheimer’s disease as a progressive illness, where there is a decline in almost all functions, including memory, movement, language and communication skills, behaviour, judgement and abstract reasoning, and the ability to carry out activities of daily living, although the manifestation of these symptoms varies from person to person. As Pelletier and Landreville (2007)...
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...Sources of Information for Case Writing and Analysis The primary sources for case study research are the University Library and the Worldwide Web. A summary of their resources is listed below. I. The University Library The typical University library provides a valuable collection of databases useful for both primary and secondary data collection on a company or industry. Some of the leading information databases are as follows: 1. Macro-Level Industry Information - Standard and Poor’s Industry Surveys Quarterly - U.S. Industrial Outlook - Value Line Industry Survey - Corporate and Industry Research Reports - Guide to the Economic Censuses and Related Statistics - Market Share Reporter 2. Company-level information - Moody’s manuals for financial information - Standard and Poor’s Corporation Records Current Issues - Hoover’s Guides and Handbooks on companies - Dow Jones News Retrieval - Annual Reports and other Corporate Documents - SEC File - EDGAR PLUS - Stock Brokerage Reports (Investex, Corporate and Industry Research Reports) Besides the above sources of information, the library commonly provides an online database on industry and company related information. The ALADIN software, for example, provides a guided menu to explore these databases. Two prominent sources on ALADIN are: ABI/Information on Business & Management and the Business and Industry database. These databases provide search driven abstracts and articles. II. The Worldwide Web While the library provides...
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...An Example Report Elizabeth Gadd Academic Services Manager (Engineering) Loughborough University Library November 2008 Contents Contents .......................................................................................................... 2 Acknowledgements ...................................................................................... 3 Abstract ........................................................................................................ 3 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 4 2 Literature review ....................................................................................... 4 3 Methodology ............................................................................................. 4 4 Results ...................................................................................................... 4 4.1 Case Study One ................................................................................ 4 4.2 Case Study Two ................................................................................ 4 4.2.1 Experiment One ......................................................................... 5 4.2.2 Experiment Two.......................................................................... 5 5 Discussion ................................................................................................ 5 6 Conclusions ...........................................................
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...CASE STUDY Research Survey: There are different versions of the case study called a research survey, as well. Introduction: a very brief introduction summarizing the problem or need for the study, the background, the methodology of the present study, the findings, and what the findings mean. You should keep this very brief unless you are expected to have a more thorough "abstract" (an official long paragraph summarizing each of the sections of your paper) or "précis" (much the same as an abstract--but be sure to create a key topic sentence for each section and major subsection of your paper, and then repeat these topic sentences in your précis). This abstract or précis then might be either a part of your first paragraph in the paper, or a separate, longer, one- or two-paragraph section right after a brief introductory paragraph. Background: Provide the research background that prompted your research survey. Why is it good for the field to have your survey or study? If you are writing a full research paper, this is one of the points at which you should quote and/or paraphrase a number of up-to-date, relevant resources to help demonstrate the need for your study and the particular parameters you are using for your methodology. Especially with a number of resources named, this section sometimes can be quite lengthy. Client: a thorough profile—a description—of the client or the demographic profile. Present Study: Divide this into three subsections sub-subtitled as follows: ...
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... A critique of a qualitative study focusing on self- efficacy of staff managing people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviour. This essay discusses in some details a qualitative study that explores the importance of self- efficacy in staff for managing challenging behaviour (Cudre’-Mauroux, 2010). The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate the article titled ‘’Self- efficacy of staff managing people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviour’’. A framework devised by Cormack (2000) has been used to help the process of critiquing this article. This particular framework had been chosen as it is comprehensive framework covering most points needed in the critiquing process. It will evaluate the strength and weakness of the article in a systematic way discussing the title, abstract, introduction, sampling method, data collection tool, data analysed, literature and ethical issues, result and conclusion. The evidence retrieved will be analytically discussed in regards to the usefulness to clinical practice. The title of the study is ‘’Self- efficacy of staff managing people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviour (Cudre’-Maurox,2010). According Grinnel and Unrau (2011) a title succinctly conveys the nature of the study. The title includes central phenomenon and group under investigation which is professional caregivers and person with learning disabilities. The title describes the study accurately. The key words challenging...
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...Unit 5 IP – Challenges and Security Issues American InterContinental University Abstract In this assignment, review of three different case studies will be discussed. Topics will include when an antivirus software cripples your computer, determining how secure cloud computing is, and electronic medical records systems. After the review of each case study, a set of questions will be answered to provide details on each study as to what was reviewed. Challenges and Security Issues (Case Studies) Introduction In this assignment, review of three different case studies will be discussed. Topics will include when an antivirus software cripples your computer, determining how secure cloud computing is, and electronic medical records systems. Case Study #1 When Antivirus Software Cripples Your Computers On April 21, 2010, McAfee crippled hundreds of thousands of McAfee equipped machines, by mistakenly sending an update to its users reclassifying svchost.exe as being a malicious file which was known as W32/wecorl.a virus (Humphries, 2010, para 1-2). The factors that were responsible for this software problem was that McAfee failed to send users a warning notifying them that svchost.exe was going to be either deleted or quarantined; instead they deleted the file completely. On the other hand, failure to detect this error was at the fault of McAfee’s automated quality assurance. Another reason this spread so quickly is because of the high demand for faster antivirus updates....
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...implications? (c) Use standard essay format in APA style, including an introduction, conclusion, and title page. An abstract is not required. Cite in-text and in the References section. (2) Case Study 2: Student in the Process of Transitioning (a) After obtaining permission from the student’s parent(s), attend a transition assessment of this student (who is having a transition plan done). Answer the following questions in your case study: (i) Which assessment was given? (ii) What is the purpose of this assessment? (iii) What are the reliability and validity percentages of this assessment? (iv) How do the results of this assessment determine/influence decisions with regard to transition? (v) What are some of the protocol rules you observed (e.g., Can the assessor offer cues? Is the assessment timed?). (b) After obtaining permission from the student’s parent(s), attend the transition meeting for this student, and answer the following questions in your case study: (i) Who attended the meeting? (ii) What was the purpose of the meeting? (iii) How did the assessment results drive decisions with regard to transition? (c) Use standard essay format in APA style, including an introduction, conclusion, and title page. An abstract is not required. Cite in-text and in the References section. ii) Submission of Benchmark Assessment (1) Combine the two case studies under one APA-style title page as the Benchmark Assessment and...
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