Course: Management

Book: Schrmerhorn, J.R. & Bachrach, D.G. (2016). Exploring Management (5th edition). New York; Wiley. (978-1-119-11774-2)

Assignment: Personal workplace situation paper (around 1000 words) Due day: 4/1

This paper should be about your own experience in a work setting (something unethical or socially irresponsible). Summarize the

event/issue in your own words (heading 1). Then analyze this event (heading 2).

The problem statement and analysis of the situation should give a brief introduction to the case. The report should identify what

the problem is that will be resolved in the subsequent sections. Why is the situation a problem? What are some aspects of the

problem that require attention? The last sentence in this section should clearly state who the decision maker is and what his or

her problem is. Hint: you are the decision maker.

Write alternative solutions to the problem. Evaluate each with advantages and disadvantages. Use the format:

1. Problem statement in your own words

2. Problem statement using concepts from the book

3. Identification and evaluation of alternatives

a. Alternative 1

i. 2 or more advantages

ii. 2 or more disadvantages

b. Alternative 2

i. 2 or more advantages

ii. 2 or more disadvantages

c. Alternative 3

i. 2 or more advantages

ii. 2 or more disadvantages

4. Conclusion and recommendations