MGT-551 (201)
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Executive MBA
(AACSB Accredited)
Term: 201
Behavior and Organization (MGT-551)
Individual Assignment: Case Analysis
Weight: 30%
Submission Date: October 4, 2020 (Sunday)
Objectives:
Develop practical analytical skills by identifying organizational challenges
and issues;
Apply practical knowledge by interpreting a real business case and
recommend plausible solutions.
Instructions:
Answer all three questions in this assignment brief by applying relevant
theoretical concepts and providing practical insights into the
issues/challenges as described in the business case.
Each question carries 10 marks.
The expected overall length is 3,000 words based on three questions.
Use appropriate referencing especially if external sources, e.g. course
textbook, articles, and websites, are used to support your answers.
Use headings and subheadings as appropriate.
Questions:
- Analyze Marie Jackson’s leadership characteristics and performance as CEO
of Renfield Farms? Consider if the challenges had revealed more of her
strengths or weaknesses, and if there were areas where she had over or
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under-estimated her leadership abilities in facilitating change in the
organization. (10 marks) - Analyze the change process of Renfield Farms and discuss if there were pull
and push factors that contributed to the challenges and difficulties
confronting the organization. Argue if the overall change was indeed a
success or failure and justify why. (10 marks) - If you were an Executive Coach helping Marie Jackson with her leadership
skills, how would you advise her to resolve the challenges she had
encountered in order to manage complexity and lead more effectively?
Discuss the specific strategies or approaches she should adopt to take
Renfield Farms to the next level and consider the potential risks and
tradeoffs. (10 marks)
Grading Criteria:
When appraising your individual assignment, I will focus on the following:
Application of theoretical concepts
Depth of analysis, i.e. understanding of the context and underlying issues
Level of practical implications or value
Coherent presentation of ideas
Fluency of language
NOTE:
o Name and student ID should be clearly indicated on the front page of your
paper.
o Name your file as MGT551, Name (Student ID).
o Email a Word document of your assignment to roland.yeo@kfupm.edu.sa
where the tutor could inject comments.
o Late submission will be penalized.
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