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Case Portfolio Topics
Analyze the managerial challenges that the Atlanta Public School System (APS) has encountered in implementing the No Child Left Behind Act:
PART A - Identify the Organisational Culture problem (Required topic for PART A, revise after receiving feedback and resubmit in PART B)
PART B - Identify the Leading as well as the Controlling problems (SEPARATELY) (Required topics for PART B).
What should APS do after Hall's arrest? (This question will refer to the recommendations).
Further Explanation:
There are essentially three topics (and consequently three problems) that will be covered in this assignment:
• organisational culture
• leading
• controlling
You will need to identify one key problem APS has experienced in the case for each of the above topics. Choose major problems not symptoms. Refer to the Case Study Portfolio Instructions document for the details of the structure and contents.
When conducting research you MUST NOT look for further information on what has transpired in APS after 2013. The purpose of the case analysis is for you to put yourself in the shoes of a new APS superintendent at that point in time and how you would solve the problems. DO NOT look for APS' current strategy or what it did after 2015. You may look for cases of other companies that have implemented similar strategies and what they did to get an idea of what possible actions you can suggest. However, this needs to be backed up by theory and research as well. It is also important to note that the contexts (external and internal) in organisations are very different and what might work for one organisation might not work for another.
When conducting research (searching for peer reviewed articles), make sure you limit your search to only include the most recent 5 years (2013-2019). You will need at least 3 peer reviewed articles for Case Portfolio PART A and at least 10 peer reviewed articles for Case. Portfolio PART B. You may also use at most one textbook (the prescribed one or another management textbook ) for theory.
Assessment Brief - Case Portfolio
Assessment task title: Case Portfolio
Due Date: Week 6, Friday 12 noon (Part A) and Week 12, Friday 12 noon (Part B)
Weighting/Value: 60% (Part A - 20%, Part B - 40%)
Details of Task: The Case Portfolio is an individual assessment, designed to replace the final exam. The portfolio consists of students’ analysis of a single business case through the lens of three (3) different management topics specified by the Chief Examiner at the beginning of the semester.
The Case Portfolio gives students the opportunity to: (1) demonstrate their learning of management theory and concepts; (2) demonstrate their ability to apply and integrate multiple management theories and concepts to a single real-life business case, independently; and (3) critically evaluate the decisions of a case protagonist, and make their own recommendation based on management theory.
The assessment is both formative and summative in its design. The portfolio case and report requirements are assigned at the start of semester. Students will need to engage with the case throughout the semester, considering it in light of the topics covered each week.
Consultation sessions in weeks 5 and 11 are embedded in the design of the unit (i.e. no lecture content or other activities assigned during consultation weeks) to facilitate one-on-one mentoring, peer feedback and facilitator-led group discussions about the portfolio case. The portfolio is submitted and marked twice during the semester: Part A in Week 6 (20%), which gives students achance to receive feedback before the final submission, and Part B in Week 12 (40%).
Word limit: 1000 words (Part A); 3000 words (Part B). The word count of 1000 / 3000 words (+/-10%) for the entire assignment excludes the reference list, but includes in-text references.
Presentation requirements: Please carefully compare your work against the assessment criteria and complete the following checklist for the presentation of Assessment Task 2(Case Portfolio):
● Word limit requirements must be met (acceptable limits are 10% under or over)
● Use APA reference style throughout the report and reference list
● Use report format
● Use Arial 12-point font
● Use double-spacing
● Do not rely on direct-quotes in your case study reports - should limit this to approximately less than 15% of your paper!
Submission Format:
● Unless you have made prior arrangements with the Chief Examiner, the following file formats only will be accepted: Microsoft Word Document (.doc/ .docx)
● It is essential you adhere to the following format for the naming of the file you wish to submit:
● it must contain your FULL NAME; and
● there must be no space in the filename. (i.e. janedoe_PartA.docx)
● You will receive a confirmation message within Moodle once you have successfully submitted your assignment within the electronic dropbox.
● Comments and grading of your assessment will be communicated to you either by Moodle, email, or post.
Estimated return date: 2 weeks after submission
Criteria for marking: The assessment rubric and feedback sheet is available in Moodle.
Note: Assessments will be marked with a letter grade only.
Learning objectives assessed: 1, 2 and 4.
Submission details: The assignment should be submitted electronically through the Moodle site.
Turnitin Submission: Do note that Turnitin submission will be used for this assessment.
Assessment Brief - Case Portfolio
Assessment task title: Case Portfolio
Due Date: Week 6, Friday 12 noon (Part A) and Week 12, Friday 12 noon (Part B)
Weighting/Value: 60% (Part A - 20%, Part B - 40%)
Details of Task: The Case Portfolio is an individual assessment, designed to replace the final exam. The portfolio consists of students’ analysis of a single business case through the lens of three (3) different management topics specified by the Chief Examiner at the beginning of the semester.
The Case Portfolio gives students the opportunity to: (1) demonstrate their learning of management theory and concepts; (2) demonstrate their ability to apply and integrate multiple management theories and concepts to a single real-life business case, independently; and (3) critically evaluate the decisions of a case protagonist, and make their own recommendation based on management theory.
The assessment is both formative and summative in its design. The portfolio case and report requirements are assigned at the start of semester. Students will need to engage with the case throughout the semester, considering it in light of the topics covered each week.
Consultation sessions in weeks 5 and 11 are embedded in the design of the unit (i.e. no lecture content or other activities assigned during consultation weeks) to facilitate one-on-one mentoring, peer feedback and facilitator-led group discussions about the portfolio case. The portfolio is submitted and marked twice during the semester: Part A in Week 6 (20%), which gives students achance to receive feedback before the final submission, and Part B in Week 12 (40%).
Word limit: 1000 words (Part A); 3000 words (Part B). The word count of 1000 / 3000 words (+/-10%) for the entire assignment excludes the reference list, but includes in-text references.
Presentation requirements: Please carefully compare your work against the assessment criteria and complete the following checklist for the presentation of Assessment Task 2(Case Portfolio):
● Word limit requirements must be met (acceptable limits are 10% under or over)
● Use APA reference style throughout the report and reference list
● Use report format
● Use Arial 12-point font
● Use double-spacing
● Do not rely on direct-quotes in your case study reports - should limit this to approximately less than 15% of your paper!
Submission Format:
● Unless you have made prior arrangements with the Chief Examiner, the following file formats only will be accepted: Microsoft Word Document (.doc/ .docx)
● It is essential you adhere to the following format for the naming of the file you wish to submit:
● it must contain your FULL NAME; and
● there must be no space in the filename. (i.e. janedoe_PartA.docx)
● You will receive a confirmation message within Moodle once you have successfully submitted your assignment within the electronic dropbox.
● Comments and grading of your assessment will be communicated to you either by Moodle, email, or post.
Estimated return date: 2 weeks after submission
Criteria for marking: The assessment rubric and feedback sheet is available in Moodle.
Note: Assessments will be marked with a letter grade only.
Learning objectives assessed: 1, 2 and 4.
Submission details: The assignment should be submitted electronically through the Moodle site.
Turnitin Submission: Do note that Turnitin submission will be used for this assessment.
