Case Briefs – You are responsible for case briefs on two (2) of the cases assigned for discussion. The briefs will cover your responses to the case questions and should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, in an outline or bullet-point format. If you turn in both of your briefs on time, and participate in the case discussion in class, you will receive full points for this component. You are not permitted to turn in a case brief for the BRL Hardy case or your assigned team case, but you can choose from all remaining cases. Turn in case briefs in hard copy at the end of class. No electronic, late, or outside of class submissions will be accepted. These briefs will not be returned to you.
Team Case –The purpose of this assignment is for you to understand how to examine strategic issues as a team. In most organizations, strategy is developed and implemented by teams of managers that have diverse skills, opinions, cultural backgrounds and work styles. Most often you have no control over who is hired by your organization or assigned to your team. Understanding how to maximize the benefits of having a diversity of abilities and opinions, while at the same time minimizing the costs and conflicts of the process, are critical skills. You are responsible for managing your team, but I am available to help if there are concerns.
You will be assigned a team and a case on February 2nd. The team will prepare a written assignment covering the topics that are outlined in the discussion questions, as well as a formal case presentation. The text of the team case can be no longer than 5 pages (double-spaced), however there is no limit on supporting documentation and analysis. The paper is due in class on the date the case is to be discussed. There will be two teams assigned to each case. The presentation (maximum 25 minutes) should focus on the team’s analysis and recommendations for the case. The team may choose whether one or more team members will participate...