actively engage in the discussion in lecture and help you complete your Case Memo that is due after lecture. You should apply ONLY the first two steps of the USC-CT framework Uncover – the issues/main problem and Select the most critical challenges & prioritize using the – motivation concepts, theories and terms you learned in the video lecture and readings. This format applies to all future Case Notes assignments. Case Memo Instructions: The case analysis homework is an exercise to apply the concepts you have learned to a real world situation. Using the USC-CT framework, analyze the case in order to understand the most important issues in order to make a recommendation to Ron Bent. The following questions should inform your THINKING and ANALYZING. Follow the Case Analysis Memo rubric for the format of the HW memo, which is the deliverable. Do NOT simply submit answers to these questions. U: Begin by identifying the key problems/issues for Engstrom. Identify the key theoretical contributions that a Scanlon plan should bring to a company. Is Scanlon a good solution for Engstrom’s challenges? What organizational factors at Engstrom impacted how well Scanlon performed at the plant? S: Using the concepts from the online video and readings, how would you define the central issue or problem? For example, how would you frame the problem in motivation or OB terms given what you have learned in the video and readings. C: What alternatives should Bent consider to reduce the grumbling and get the back on track? Support your reasoning. C: Choose the best alternative (course of action or recommendation) that addresses the problem facing Engstrom that you identified prior. Why did you select this alternative? What are the risks and benefits? T: What implementation steps need to be considered to ensure success this time? Justify your choice(s). The Case Memo guidelines and format, along with the USC-CT analytical framework, will be discussed in the first Discussion Class meeting in Week 1. As noted in the Weekly Schedule, you will need to watch the two videos on the (). Additional Assignments to Complete Before Before First Discussion Meeting: In to prepare for a brief case analysis exercise in the first Discussion class in Week 1, please watch the following short videos: The 5-Step USC-CT Problem Solving Process (14:31) outlines the method you will use to complete the case analysis homework assignments. Tackling Case Analysis (29:13) provides useful advice on how to complete a case analysis.
actively engage in the discussion in lecture and help you complete your Case Memo that is due after lecture. You should apply ONLY the first two steps of the USC-CT framework – Uncover the issues/main problem and Select the most critical challenges & prioritize – using the motivation concepts, theories and terms you learned in the video lecture and readings. This format applies to all future Case Notes assignments. Case Memo Instructions: The case analysis homework is an exercise to apply the concepts you have learned to a real world situation. Using the USC-CT framework, analyze the case in order to understand the most important issues in order to make a recommendation to Ron Bent. The following questions should inform your THINKING and ANALYZING. Follow the Case Analysis Memo rubric for the format of the HW memo, which is the deliverable. Do NOT simply submit answers to these questions. U: Begin by identifying the key problems/issues for Engstrom. Identify the key theoretical contributions that a Scanlon plan should bring to a company. Is Scanlon a good solution for Engstrom’s challenges? What organizational factors at Engstrom impacted how well Scanlon performed at the plant? S: Using the concepts from the online video and readings, how would you define the central issue or problem? For example, how would you frame the problem in motivation or OB terms given what you have learned in the video and readings. C: What alternatives should Bent consider to reduce the grumbling and get the back on track? Support your reasoning. C: Choose the best alternative (course of action or recommendation) that addresses the problem facing Engstrom that you identified prior. Why did you select this alternative? What are the risks and benefits? T: What implementation steps need to be considered to ensure success this time? Justify your choice(s). The Case Memo guidelines and format, along with the USC-CT analytical framework, will be discussed in the first Discussion Class meeting in Week 1. As noted in the Weekly Schedule, you will need to watch the two videos on the (). Additional Assignments to Complete Before Before First Discussion Meeting: In to prepare for a brief case analysis exercise in the first Discussion class in Week 1, please watch the following short videos: The 5-Step USC-CT Problem Solving Process (14:31) outlines the method you will use to complete the case analysis homework assignments. Tackling Case Analysis (29:13) provides useful advice on how to complete a case analysis.