Module 7 assignment 1
M7A1 Case Study: Tyco
Image of a senior manager holding a piece of a puzzle Tyco
is a multinational corporation that deals with industries from hospital
suppliers to fire sprinklers. To some, Tyco epitomized the excesses that could
occur from success. Some executives plundered the company for personal gain,
which affected its very survival and the employment of thousands of employees.
The organization’s culture required substantive change. In this assignment, you
will review and write a case study analysis on how Tyco overcame the frustration
of its employees and communicated needed change throughout the organization.
Review the following case study from your textbook: Case
Study: Tyco. The case study references the six change images discussed in the
course materials and seeks to understand how change management strategies can
affect turnover. Subsequently, review the Case Analysis Rubric for information
on how to write an analysis of a case study.
Your case should be of sufficient length to address the
issues and at least 3–5 pages, not including the title page and bibliography.
Submit a Word document using correct APA formatting (6th edition).
See the Course Calendar for the due date.
Compose your work using a word processor (or other software
as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer. When you’re ready to
submit your work, click Browse My Computer and find your file. Once you’ve
located your file click Open and, if successful, the file name will appear
under the Attached files heading. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click
Submit and you’re done. Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or
grammatical errors before you post it.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Case Analysis Rubric located in the
“Start Here” section of the course for more information on grading
criteria. Together, these case study assignments comprise 15% of the total
course grade.
