The length and the structure of a case study analysis can vary depending on the type and length of the case upon which it is based. Some cases are long and contain lots of information about the organization(s) in which they occur and others are brief, providing essentially a snapshot of a moment in time in the organization.
In this assignment, you will be analyzing 3 brief cases and writing a brief case analysis report for each. Each of the cases includes one character who is in some way identified as the leader either of a group, team, or company. You will write these reports from the point of view of an outside consultant who has been brought in to evaluate and develop the leadership skills of each of the leaders in their respective organizations. Your report will be read by the leadership committee of each organization. The stated goal of the leadership committees is to create an environment of inclusivity for all employees. Your report is one of many data points the leadership committees will consider in proposing changes.
Although the cases you will watch are brief and your reports will also be brief, you will still need to include the following sections for each report. Refer to Writing a Case Study Analysis (Links to an external site.) for a brief description of what each of these sections contains. To see what the conclusion and references section contains, you will need to consult the Annotated Case Study Report Download Annotated Case Study Report:
Introduction
Background
Evaluation of the Case
Proposed Solution/Changes
Recommendations
Conclusion and References*
Refer to the Annotated Case Study Report Download Annotated Case Study Reportfor more information on how to actually write each section.
Note: You do not need to include an Executive Summary.
You will be writing 3 separate reports. Each report will be evaluated independently.
Note: Each report counts as 100 points.
Cases for Analysis
Case 1
Emtrain. (2019, July 26). Example of unconscious racial bias in the workplace [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufu_RlvACNM&ab_channel=Emtrain
Case 2
Emtrain. (2019, August 9). Example of gender bias in the workplace [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmAOzZyaHMo&ab_channel=Emtrain
Case 3
Emtrain. (2019, July 11). Im on the outside here (Inclusion issues at work) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsAlGIa5e8A&ab_channel=Emtrain
Estimated Time to Complete: 4-6 hours
Criteria Ratings Pts
Problem or Opportunity Identification
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Presentation accurately articulates the issue, recognizes problem complexity, and sets context for solving a problem or exploiting an opportunity.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Presentation is lacking in one or more of the following areas: accurate articulation of the issue; recognition of problem complexity; context for solving the problem or exploiting an opportunity.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Presentation is lacking in more than one of the following areas: accurate articulation of the issue; recognition of problem complexity; context for solving the problem or exploiting an opportunity.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Presentation lacks an accurate articulation of the issue, understanding of problem complexity, and context for solving a problem or exploiting an opportunity.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Quality of Presentation
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Presentation (e.g., writing) is extremely well-written with clarity, cohesion, and concision making reading or observing the work by others easy to digest and comprehend.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Presentation is well-written but may have one or two passages that arent as clear, cohesive, or concise making reading or observing the work by others slightly difficult to digest and comprehend.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Presentation is well-written in most areas but may have several passages that arent as clear, cohesive, or concise making reading or observing the work by others slightly difficult to digest and comprehend.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Presentation lacks clarity, cohesion, or concision in many areas and makes reading or observing the work by others difficult to digest and comprehend.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Voice and Tone
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Presentation appeals to the target audience, keeps the audiences attention, and is interesting to read or observe by fellow students and the professor.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Presentation appeals to the target audience, keeps the audiences attention with one or two exceptions, and is interesting to read or observe by fellow students and the professor.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Presentation appeals to the target audience but has fails to keep the audiences attention in several key areas making it slightly difficult to read or observe by fellow students and the professor.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Presentation lacks appeal to the target audience and fails to keep the audiences attention in multiple areas making it very difficult to read or observe by fellow students and the professor.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Critical Analysis
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Student has self-awareness of own expertise and engages well-chosen expert examples to address assignment purpose. Presentation includes corroborating and/or conflicting facts or points of view, historical evidence, and statistical data for support.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Student generally has self-awareness of own expertise and engages well-chosen expert examples to address assignment purpose. Presentation may lack one or two corroborating and/or conflicting facts or points of view, historical evidence, and statistical data for support.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Student generally has self-awareness of own expertise but could have chosen better expert examples to address assignment purpose. Presentation may lack two or more corroborating and/or conflicting facts or points of view, historical evidence, and statistical data for support.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Student lacks self-awareness of own expertise and the examples chosen to address assignment purpose lack expertise. Presentation may lack numerous corroborating and/or conflicting facts or points of view, historical evidence, and statistical data for support.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Contribution to Learning Community
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Presentation provides an arguable claim where a solution, course of action, or an innovative way to approach a topic is proposed and defended. Presentation potentially adds to the professional body of knowledge.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Presentation provides an arguable claim where a solution, course of action, or an innovative way to approach a topic is proposed and defended. Presentation, however, lacks an approach that would add to the professional body of knowledge.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Presentation has some difficulty providing an arguable claim where a solution, course of action, or an innovative way to approach a topic is proposed and defended. Presentation also lacks an approach that would add to the professional body of knowledge.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Presentation has substantial difficulty providing an arguable claim where a solution, course of action, or an innovative way to approach a topic is proposed and defended. Presentation also lacks an approach that would add to the professional body of knowledge.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Academic Integrity / Ethical Behavior
15 to >13.5 pts
Exemplary
Presentation is accurate, professional, and is conscious of negative or inflammatory tone. All works are cited and formatted properly.
13.5 to >12 pts
Proficient
Presentation is accurate, professional, and is conscious of negative or inflammatory tone. Works are cited and formatted properly with one or two exceptions.
12 to >10.5 pts
Developing
Presentation may lack some accuracy, professionalism, or include some negative or inflammatory tone. Works are cited and formatted properly with two or more exceptions.
10.5 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Presentation shows substantial lack of accuracy, professionalism, or includes negative or inflammatory tone. Work may have several citation and formatting issues.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 15 pts
Grammar and Spelling Conventions
10 to >9 pts
Exemplary
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are impeccable.
9 to >8 pts
Proficient
One to three grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling issues are found.
8 to >7 pts
Developing
Three or more grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling issues are found.
7 to >0 pts
Below Expectations
Substantial grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling issues are found.
0 pts
Absent
Student did not participate.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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