Module 1 Case Study

Review the case studies provided below and respond to the questions at the end of each case study. Submit your answers for both case studies as a single document formatted according to APA (7th Edition) guidelines.

• Group or Individual Work:
• You may complete this assignment individually or as part of a group.
• For group submissions, include a cover page listing the names of all group members.
• Deadline:
• The completed assignment is due February 8th by 11:59 PM (EST).
• Note: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please ensure your responses are thorough and well-supported, adhering to academic and professional standards. Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!

Case Study RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsClear explanation of key strategic issues

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20 to >18 pts

At Standard

Exceeds Standard

18 to >12 pts

Approaching Standard

Shows adequate knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary adequate

12 to >6 pts

Below Standard

Shows some understanding of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary inadequate

6 to >0 pts

Poorly Completed

Shows little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and strategic issues. Executive summary missing or poorly constructed

0 pts

No Marks

Did not submit the assignment by the deadline.

/ 20 pts

Valid arguments; analysis of financial performance with relevant supportive detail

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20 to >18 pts

At Standard

Shows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the companys present situation and strategic issues. Effective Executive Summary

18 to >12 pts

Approaching Standard

Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were partially identified, analyzed, and supported.

12 to >6 pts

Below Standard

Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were not clearly identified, analyzed, and supported.

6 to >0 pts

Poorly Completed

Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were poorly identified, analyzed, and supported.

0 pts

No Marks

Did not submit the assignment by the deadline.

/ 20 pts

Appropriate analysis, evaluation, synthesis for the specific industry identified .

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20 to >18 pts

At Standard

Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were clearly identified, analyzed, and supported.

18 to >12 pts

Approaching Standard

Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were partially identified

12 to >6 pts

Below Standard

Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were not identified.

6 to >0 pts

Poorly Completed

Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues inadequate

0 pts

No Marks

Did not submit the assignment by the deadline.

/ 20 pts

Conclusions and recommendations are congruent with strategic analysis

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20 to >18 pts

At Standard

Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were clearly identified.

18 to >12 pts

Approaching Standard

Effective recommendations and/or plans of action were partially provided. Specific data or facts were occasionally referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.

12 to >6 pts

Below Standard

Effective recommendations and/or plans of action inadequate. Specific data or facts were not referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.

6 to >0 pts

Poorly Completed

Effective recommendations and/or plans of action not provided. Specific data or facts necessary to support the analysis and conclusions was not provided.

0 pts

No Marks

Did not submit the assignment by the deadline.

/ 20 pts

Proper organization, professional writing, and logical flow of analysis. APA formatting

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20 to >18 pts

At Standard

Effective recommendations, solutions, and/or plans of action were provided. Specific data or facts were referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions.

18 to >12 pts

Approaching Standard

Key points were partially identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Adequate grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax.

12 to >6 pts

Below Standard

Key points were not identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs improvement

6 to >0 pts

Poorly Completed

Key points were poorly identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs significant improvement

0 pts

No Marks

Did not submit the assignment by the deadline.

/ 20 pts

Total Points: 0