Class Paper:
Each student will produce one (1) research paper for this session. Specific topics
and further instruction will be made available later. The references must be
published items (books, articles, etc.), not mere websites. Do not include websites
to your sources in the bibliography. The only exception is the company websites,
which most assuredly will be included. The final paper will be delivered on or
before the due date electronically in the Canvas drop box.
The course paper will cover an example of managerial success and an example of
managerial failure. Obviously, this requires two separate company examples. What
defines managerial success/failure will have to be discussed before example
companies can be assessed. Make sure you elaborate on what most contributed to the
success and failures. Be sure to consider the management and implementation issues
as they relate to strategy, structure and controls. Students that find distinctive
examples can expect a higher grade. The paper length is two pages, single spaced…
not including references. The two page requirement does not include
citations. Completion of this assignment is worth, at maximum, 100 points. It must
be submitted to the drop-box by January 10th
