After reading Case #2: IKEA’s Global Sourcing Challenge: Indian Rugs and Child Labor (A) (Bartlett & Sjoman, 2006), submit an in-depth case analysis displaying the following characteristics:
- This part of the analytical requirement demonstrates your ability to think strategically—a key graduate business outcome. Your case analysis should be written as if it is being presented to workplace executives who must gain a quick and clear understanding of the business analysis being reported.
- Demonstrate an understanding of course concepts presented in the required readings as they apply to the case. (For example, this case pertains to globalization, so that dimension should be briefly discussed.)
- You should not simply explain what happened or repeat case content (your instructor has read the case too!). Take a point of view, argue it, and support your position with evidence. Also, provide insightful and logical analysis and coherent integration of disparate points of view.
- Use APA style for all elements of the analysis. Include: A cover page
- The body of the analysis which is a minimum of 4 but no more than 5 pages,
- Headers, sub-headers, bulleted points, etc. as needed
- Page numbering
- References
- In addition to content, your papers will be graded on expression, including style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper use of in-text citations.
Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
Other notes from lecturer
The case is about child labor-Ethics
Is the facts bias or is there any bias in the case?
what is left out? what needs more research? (the unknown)
What are potential unintended consequences? (the unknown)
Pick one key issue, discuss it, support it and make a recommendation
no need to answer the questions at the end of the case- can be used to build an argument
outline-
brief summary – one paragraph
Analysis (Include SWOT-UP) The UP stands for unknown and potential-possibilities, potential, problem. can list but do not discuss all the swot choose one to discuss to build a case.
conclusion
