The FINAL INTEGRATED COURSE PROJECT must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course – to analyze, design, and implement integrative strategies to improve the effectiveness of a company’s global competitive position. The following are the case studies assigned to teams:
· Ethical Leadership: Ratan Tata and India’s Tata Group
· IKEA’s Challenges in Russia: Emerging Markets Strategies and Ethical Dilemmas
· Business Model and Competitive Strategy of IKEA in India
· Cirque du Soleil’s Global Human Resource Management Practices
The case study requirements must adhere to a 12 page (3) and 15 page (4) APA 7 formatted research paper written in Times New Roman, 12 font, double-space. Below, please find the page guidelines followed by the FINAL Rubric.
Page 1: Cover Page
Page 2: Abstract
Page 3: Table of Contents
Page 4: Introduction — Introduce the case study – Provide Company Description
Page(s) 4/5/6/7/8. INCLUDE HEADINGS THAT ADDRESS THE 10 CATEGORIES WITHIN THE FINAL GRADING RUBRIC. Discuss responses in detail, citing the text, credible research sources, current periodicals, journals, and statistics, to substantiate your claims.
Page 9-10: Provide 2 charts/graphs – “a picture is worth one thousand words”
Page 11: Conclusion section AND My Role as Leader
Page 12: Reference Page – APA 7 formatted — 6 Scholarly/Journal/Highly Credible Sources References (minimum) Required. Deresky e-book MUST Be the BACKBONE of your research.
FOR VIDEO PRESENTATION – FOLLOW THE TEAM PRESENTATION PORTION of RUBRIC. EACH team member must significantly contribute to FINAL. Two-three (2-3) SLIDES PER TEAM MEMBER— Not Including Cover Slide and Reference Slide
Writing Sources:
See Dr. Riggs’ Essentials – Writing and Research Sources
a) Foundations of Secondary Research
b) Monroe Library Resources — Gale Insights
c) Websites for Retrieving Statistics and other Facts
d) Video APA 7 Instruction
FINAL GRADING RUBRIC
Team Essay Write Up
Company Description
10%
Target Country Description
10%
Entry Strategy (Ch.6)
10%
Operations Environment (Ch.8)
10%
Local Area Profile
10%
Organization Chart (Ch.8)
10%
Staffing Policy (Ch.9)
10%
Leadership