Choose an article (newspaper, magazine, industry journal-use different references for each article) that corresponds with each of the management functions (planning, leading, organizing and controlling). Locate a news newspaper, magazine, or trade journal article (written within the last five years) on the control function. Answer each question as listed in assignment guidelines:
MGT 301 Article Analysis Worksheet
Newspaper/Electronic Source: _
Name of article: Date:
Provide a summary of the article (one – two paragraphs)
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How does the article relate to course readings? Describe relevant history, theories or laws.
Comprehensiveness of Information
The 5 “W’s” and “H”
Who?
What?
When?
Where? _
Why?
How? _
Of all the 5 “W’s” and “H”, star the one you think is the most important. Why?
What is its impact? How many people were affected by it?
Who are the sources in the article itself? (Examples: journalist, lawyer, doctor, neighbor, police officer, forensics expert)
Personal Reaction
What do you think of this article? (Discuss in at least five complete sentences)
