Analyze the fundamentals of managing organizations
The objective of this assignment is for each student to be able to know, comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate the fundamentals of managing organizations. Using the listed topic, you will select A COMPANY OF YOUR CHOICE to study:Contemporary Issues in Business Management
Format: APA method
- Report length –8-10 pages, not including the title page, references, or appendix.
- Organization – use headings and sub-headings appropriately
- Use scholarly references; do not use Wikipedia or social media sites
- Evaluation criteria for this project also include:
- Effective and accurate use of management terminology and principles.
- Appropriate application of management principles and theories.
- Quality and sophistication of writing and expression.
Grading Rubric This is an individual project.Due Date: Friday, November 13th
Elements |
Points |
| v Introduction to the Study
o What will you discuss in this paper? Why did you select this company to discuss this topic? |
25 |
| v Company Structure
o What is your organization’s core competence? Describe how it organizes around this core capability o Describe its management processes–its strategy, mission, goals, structure, human resources practices, etc |
75 |
| v Discuss the Technological Environment
o How does the company achieve innovation? o What are the technology challenges facing this company/industry? |
30 |
| v Discuss the Ethical Environment
o How would you characterize the ethical climate of your company? What evidence is there to support your conclusion? o What failures or successes has management made over the past decade? |
40 |
| v Discuss Management Theories and how they pertain to this company
o How has management performed the basic functions of management- planning, organizing, leading and controlling? o Describe the organizational culture |
40 |
| v Discuss the External Environment
o How well has the firm performed recently compared to rivals? Has it outperformed rivals or underperformed them? Why? o What barriers may exist for the organization? |
40 |
| v Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
o Does the organization undertake investments related to corporate social responsibility or the natural environment and sustainability? o How is CSR practiced in areas where the company does business? o How do the communities perceive this company? |
40 |
| v Conclusion | 5 |
| v References (must include at least 10 scholarly references) | 5 |
| TOTAL POINTS | 200 |
