Case Analysis
Assessment Requirement:
• Carefully read and fully understand the case study before answering the below individual questions based on the given instructions. Complete all tasks concisely and directly.
• Answer all tasks in your own words. Do not copy any text from the notes, readings or other sources.
The assignment must be your own work only.
The word count for the submitted report is approximately 2000 words
You are required to select one of the case studies:
• WeCare: Financial Planning as a Support to Decision Making
• QuMei’s Takeover Bid for Ekornes (A): Decision-Making Process
• QINGKE Facilities Leasing: Strategic Decision-Making To Capture The Apartment Leasing Market
Assessment Tasks:
Assignment Structure: Your submission should be structured as follows:
1- Introduction (10%):
• Briefly describe the scenario you have selected.
• Provide context and explain why this scenario is relevant to the course content.
2- Description of the Current Decision-Making Process (20%):
• Outline the decision-making process as it currently stands in the scenario.
• Identify and profile the main decision-makers and stakeholders, discussing their roles, interests, and influence on the decision-making process.
• Describe each step taken in the decision-making process, including the information gathered, criteria considered, and the rationale behind significant choices. Discuss any models or frameworks currently in use.
3- Theoretical Framework (20%):
• Delve into the decision-making theories that are most pertinent to your chosen scenario, such as rational decision-making, bounded rationality, behavioural theories, etc. Provide a scholarly review of these theories to establish a solid theoretical foundation.
• Analyse how the current decision-making process reflects these theoretical principles. Are there any models or frameworks explicitly or implicitly used in the scenario?.
• Explain how these principles are reflected in the current decision-making process.
• Highlight any apparent gaps between theory and practice.
4- Critical Analysis (20%):
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the decision-making process’s effectiveness in the scenario, considering outcomes, efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Use theoretical principles to identify areas of strength and weakness.
• Discuss the impact of the decision on the organization and its stakeholders.
5- Recommendation for Improvement (10%)
• Propose specific, actionable recommendations for enhancing the decision-making process.
• Justify your recommendations with reference to theoretical principles.
• Discuss how these changes could be implemented in the organisational context.
6- Conclusion (5%):
• Summarize your analysis and the potential benefits of your recommendations.
• Reflect on the importance of theory in improving practical decision-making processes.
7- Research (10%):
• Integrate a wide range of scholarly resources, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and reputable industry reports, to support your analysis and recommendations. The depth and breadth of your research should reflect a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Citations in APA 7th edition
8- Writing Mechanics (5%):
Ensure your writing is clear, coherent, and logically structured, with a seamless flow from one section to the next.
