Critically Analyse and Evaluate a Series of Case Studies

ASSESSMENT

Key Assessment Information

In groups, critically analyse and evaluate a series of case studies based on the managerial implications for the organisations involved.

Provide suggestions that reflect your own knowledge, experience, and ideas for improving organisational outcomes and systems.

 PURPOSE

This unit examines the major organisational system issues that managers need to understand and respond to in the context of significant changes in the world.

The purpose of this assessment task 3 is to work in groups to gain knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and organisational systems/structures through organisational case studies, to understand individuals and groups about organisational setting, leadership and management; and, finally, in the process, learn how to be a more effective leader and manager.

The learning outcomes addressed in this assessment are:

• LO2: Interrogate contemporary issues related to knowledge workers, diversity, globalisation and culture facing organisations and managers in the working environment.
• LO3: Critically evaluate the relationship between managerial strategies and effective organisational performance.
• LO4: Critically analyse and evaluate the contemporary work organisation using multiple perspectives and theories.

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ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

This is a group assessment. You will work in small groups over several weeks to critically investigate, analyse and evaluate two organisation-specific case studies and then prepare a report with specific recommendations as prospective leaders/managers for the better leadership/managerial outcomes of the case organisations.

Your analysis and reflections will be focused on a case study from each of the following topics:

• Section 1: Individual input and process; Group dynamics in the contemporary workplace
• Section 2: Organisational leadership, process and outcomes.

You need to select one case study from each section (two in total). See the list of case studies here opens in new window. 

IMPORTANT: Research & referencing

In your final report, you are expected to use Harvard style in-text citations, as well as include a reference list. Check out the page on Harvard referencing & academic integrity opens in new window to build your skills in formatting and ensure you maintain academic integrity.

 INSTRUCTIONS 

To get started on your assessment task, please follow the below instructions.

1. Select one (1) case study from each section (Case study list opens in new window)
   1. Section 1: Individual input and process; Group dynamics in the contemporary workplace
   2. Section 2: Organisational leadership, process, and outcomes
2. For each case study:
   1. Analyse and evaluate the context of the organisation (e.g. location, organisational structure, national culture, political climate)
   2. Respond to three (3) questions from each case study using in-depth analysis and evaluation of key theory
   3. Describe and embed the managerial implications and your personal reflections in responding to the case questions 
   4. Provide recommendations on improving managerial and organisational outcomes reflecting personal experiences 
   5. Support your analysis and recommendations with quality literature
3. Quality research and references should be consistent with Harvard style, minimum of ten from academic and business sources (minimum 5-6 references for each section); no limit for the maximum number of references
4. The citation must not be older than five (5) years.
5. Word limit: Maximum of 1300 words for each section and 3000 word in total (+/- 10%) including a common introduction. 
6. Combine the two sections in preparing your final reports.
7. Use 12 size font with 1.5 line space.

Final report structure:

Introduction: A short introduction for both case studies (e.g. what case studies are you discussing, and what the purpose of this assignment is). 

Please note: After the introduction, in the body, you have to discuss two case studies separately in two sections. Follow the Rubric. If you see the Rubric, you can see that there is a clear indication of two separate sections for two case studies.      

For each case study follow the structure below: 

A). A short overview of the case: (what is the case about, location, organisational structure, national culture, and political climate)

B). Theoretical analysis and evaluation: 1). Respond to only Three (3) Questions from each case study with in-depth analysis and evaluation of key theory, if there are case study questions; 2). If there are no case study questions, then critically analyse and evaluate the key theories.        

Please note: Embed and describe the managerial implications and your reflections from personal experience in responding to the case questions/evaluating the theories. (Further note: you need to apply your intellect on how you will embed your reflections and managerial implications in responding to the case questions). 

1. C) Recommendations:Provide recommendations on improving managerial and organisational outcomes for each case study separately. 
2. D) Reference list(Harvard style)
3. E) Similarity rates must be less than 25% 

*Note: Please follow the Rubric criteria in preparing your assignment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following levels of criteria will be used to grade this assessment task:

• Criterion 1: Quality, correctness, and appropriateness of the theory with coverage of main issues of the case study; and persuasiveness of the arguments presented.
• Criterion 2: Originality and insightfulness of critical analysis reflecting the practical organisational context and managerial implications
• Criterion 3: Originality and insightfulness in personal reflections and recommendations on improving managerial and organisational outcomes.
• Criterion 4: Evidence of research scholarship and quality use of references
• Criterion 5: Professionalism in report writing: organisation, structure and logical flow of presentation of content items and arguments in the report.