MGMT2001 Human
Resource Management – Case Analysis
Case Analysis: 6
Points Case Name:
Due Date:
Report Length Guidelines: Please refer to each separate
section – overall approx. 6 pages double-spaced
1. Joel Brockner,
“Why It’s So Hard to be Fair”
2. Claudio
Fernandez-Arroz, “The Definitive Guide to Recruiting in Good Times and Bad”
3. Alfie Kohn, “Why
Incentive Plans Cannot Work”
In order to complete each analysis, you will
need to read the case; you might also want to consult additional references
such as any HR materials, recent news stories, etc.
1. (30pts) Situation Analysis – Summary of the organizational
situation and/or HR concepts presented in the case in your own words (2p)
- Explain
the situation and/or concepts presented in the case – keeping an HR focus - Major
Events and Decisions presented in the case
2. (20pts) SWOT Analysis – Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (bullet format w/brief explanations: 1p)
- Particular
focus should be on the situation or concepts that the case is built on - SW:
programs within the organization, etc. - OT:
explore the external environment
3. (30pts) Application of Strategy – Use of
the concepts presented (2p)
- Provide at least 3 examples of how these concepts are used in real-world
examples (yours or other documented accounts)
4. (20pts) Analyze Your Findings – Your
thoughts on the information you have collected (1p)
Additional
materials outside of the case may be used to support your information or to
provide examples, just be sure to cite these materials both in-text and in the
works cited.
Format:
- Section headings are required
- Responses must include information on each of the
points listed above - Be prepared to explain answers further in class
- Assignments are to be submitted onto ulearn
in the Case Analyses folder
Grading: Scores will be based on
clarity and completeness of the information provided
