Case Memos |
The analysis of case studies essentially is self-learning through simulated experience. Therefore, its success depends on the lively interchange of information, ideas, and opinions brought out in class discussion. Students are required to complete 6 memos based on cases of varying length and complexity. Since case analysis and writing memos may be a new experience, students can rewrite 2 memos and I will average the grades. Accordingly, students concerned about their final course grade should consider revising memos with poor grades. Failure to complete a memo results in a zero. Memo grades are reduced by a letter grade each day they are late. Each memo asks the student to respond to a specific question(s) and usually involves an element of role playing. Guidelines for analyzing cases and preparing memos can be found on the course web site. Your memos are limited to 2 single-spaced pages with 12 point font and 1 inch margins and must be in a standard memo format. A sample memo format can be downloaded from the course web site and most word processing software has templates that can be used. Click here for detailed directions. |
Organizational Culture Assignment |
| During the second week of class, each student will be randomly assigned to a group. Each group will be required to analyze the organizational culture of an organization in New Hanover County. There are no restrictions on the organization selected other than that it cannot be part of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Students are encouraged to select an organization that might be somewhere they are interested in working after graduation or will be easy to apply the concepts from the readings. The analysis will apply the concepts contained in the readings and prepare a short memo (no longer than 4 single-spaced pages). Each group will also make a short 5 minute presentation to the class. A detailed description of this assignment is posted on the course web site. |