Case Analysis: Individual Assignments on Case Analysis (IACs) and Case Discussions (CDs)

Each chapter of the Austin book is a case study. For the individual assignment, you should write a paragraph to address every other question listed in the "Reflection" section in the end of each chapter. You can choose to answer the odd questions, or the even questions.

For example, if three Austin chapters are assigned for Session 3 and there are four reflection questions at the end of each chapter, then you should have 6 (3x4=12, and half of that is 6) paragraphs in your Individual Assignment Case Analysis 3 (IAC3), one paragraph for each reflection question. Your write-up will be a collection of these answer paragraphs. There is no need to connect the paragraphs with proper transitions or to turn them into a cohesive paper.

You must use the assigned Gallaugher chapters, EIA sources recommended by the instructor (e.g., CIO Insider) or other learning materials assigned for the week to support arguments and conduct analyses you make in your answers. Use at least one of the EIA video sources. Do not use any source that is not vetted for this course. The newsletters you signed up for as part of Session 1 EIA can be used as sources for all IAC reports (i.e. for all Sessions, not just Session 1.)

Your answer must be firmly based on the content of the assigned Austin chapters and EIA sources. Your answers must be analytical. Even questions that ask for your opinion (e.g., should Barton be fired?) must be answered in an analytical manner. Use tools and frameworks from the EIA sources to conduct your analyses, and avoid simply stating your opinions.

Using the EIA sources and citing them in APA style is a critical element of this assignment, because this is the only way the instructor can ensure that you have interacted with the assigned EIA materials. You will lose points, if you don't use EIA materials meaningfully in your writeup, or if you don't cite your sources in APA style with a proper APA reference list.

Please write up your IAC submission in a single Microsoft Word file and upload it for grading through Moodle.
 
Please follow the Guide to Case Analysis by McGraw Hill if you need to learn more about how to analyze a business case.

Grading Rubric for Individual Assignments on Case Analysis (30 points)

30  All questions answered thoroughly, thoughtfully, with clear demonstration of critical thinking and strong argumentation supported by logical evidence and credible sources from course learning materials.

27 All questions answered thoroughly with some demonstration of critical thinking and strong argumentation supported by logical evidence or credible sources from course learning materials.

24 All questions answered thoroughly with weak demonstration of critical thinking or argumentation supported by logical evidence or credible sources from course learning materials.

20 At least 75% questions answered thoroughly with some demonstration of critical thinking and strong argumentation supported by logical evidence or credible sources from course learning materials.

15 At least 50% questions answered thoroughly with some demonstration of critical thinking and strong argumentation supported by logical evidence or credible sources from course learning materials.

10 At least 25% questions answered thoroughly with some demonstration of critical thinking and strong argumentation supported by logical evidence or credible sources from course learning materials.

0  No questions are answered.

Grading Rubric for Case Discussions (20 points)

20 Contribute productively and critically to the case discussions and appear to be fully prepared for the discussion (i.e. having done thorough work for Individual Assignment) rather than repeating information from the case. Give supporting reasons and evidence for the argument all the time.

18 Contribute productively and critically to the case discussions and appear to be fully prepared for the discussion (i.e. having done thorough work for Individual Assignment) rather than repeating information from the case. Give supporting reasons and evidence for the argument only some of the time.

16 Contribute somewhat productively to the case discussions and appear to be somewhat prepared for the discussion (i.e. having done thorough work for Individual Assignment). Sometimes repeat information from the case. Give supporting reasons and evidence for the argument only some of the time.

5 Contribute unproductively to the case discussions and appear to be unprepared for the discussion. Always repeat information from the case. Never give supporting reasons and evidence for the argument only some of the time.

0 No participation.