Case Study Potential
In this course, you will experience the first segment of a multi-year integrated case study that offers you the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the course to a real-world situation. The case study weaves together practical application with doctoral research by requiring that the business decisions made regarding the case study be supported by current or seminal research. In this assignment, you use research to develop at least two potential resolutions for the business case. Instructor feedback about your proposed resolutions will inform your Topic 5 assignment.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- Refer to “DBA-820 Integrated Case Study” located in the Class Resources for this course.
- Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
- This assignment requires that at least three scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. Support for decisions should include appropriate current (within the last 3 years) or foundational, peer reviewed, and professional research.
- You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Directions:
Review the information in “DBA-820 Integrated Case Study” located in the Class Resources for this course. This includes narrative information as well as financial and supporting documentation.
Write a paper (750-1,000 words total) that suggests resolutions to the business case presented in “DBA-820 Integrated Business Case.” Include the following in your paper:
- A one- or two-sentence summary of the financial issue presented in the case.
- A research- and financial analysis-supported discussion with rationales for at least two viable potential resolutions. What financial analyses would you include for each option? Why? (Reinforces C.1.3: Develop, extend, modify, or apply theories for use in business.)
