case study analysis

Order Description

the case study analysis assessment is required to apply theory to a real -world example. the assignment is to reinforce the applicability of theory to practical situation.

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The case study analysis assessment
requires you to apply theory to a
real-world example.
The case study will provide a
description of a particular business
problem, as a basis for critical
analysis, review and evaluation.
All students will be required to
analyse the same case study in an
attempt to reinforce the
applicability of theory to the
practical situation.
The individual case study analysis
should not exceed 2,000 words. Not
adhering to the word limit may
incur a penalty (see subject outline
for details).
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Reports must be prepared in line
with the report format requirements
as outlined in the UTS Business
School Guide to Writing
Assignments.
At the very least students should
include an assignment cover sheet
(available on UTS Online), an
introduction, a section on each of
the issues considered in the analysis
(issues to be considered are detailed
within this handout), a conclusion
and a reference list.
Students should use the UTS
Harvard standard for referencing.
All finished reports must be typed in
12 typeface (font) in Arial, Calibri,
or Times New Roman with one and a
half line spacing for ease of reading.
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All finalised reports MUST be
uploaded Turnitin through UTS
Online prior to a grade being
allocated. A link for the upload can
be found in the “Assignments”
folder.
A hard copy of the case study
analysis must be submitted by no
later than Friday 10th April at
10am.
Any submission after this point will
incur a penalty (see subject outline
for details).
Grades and feedback will be
provided in the week 9 tutorial
(week commencing 27th April).
This
assessment
addresses
subject
objectives
1,
2
and
3
as
well
as
program
learning
objective
4.2
Assessment
task
2
Issues
to
be
considered
when
analysing
the
case
study
Issue
1.
Identification
of
sustainability
initiatives
&
their
authenticity
What sustainability initiatives have been implemented by the case organisation and if the initiatives are
‘authentic’.
Issue
2.
Relationship
between
the
three
dimensions
of
sustainability
The relationship between all three dimensions of sustainability (ecological, economic and social) and what, if any
tensions exist in reconciling the competing requirements of the three dimensions.
Issue
3.
Contribution
of
initiatives
to
enhancing
positive
environmental,
social
&
human
outcomes
for
human
resources
If any of the sustainability initiatives identified contribute to enhancing positive environmental, social and
human outcomes for the case organisations’ human resources. Explain how.
Issue
4.
How
outcomes
might
differ
for
the
same
initiatives
in
a
different
business
context
How the environmental, social and human outcomes might differ if the same sustainability initiatives were
implemented in a different business context (SME, NFP, Public, private).
Guidelines
for
Writing
up
the
Report
Always remember that you will be judged by the quality of your work, which includes your written work such
as case study reports. Sloppy, dis-organised, poor quality work will say more about you than you probably
want said! To ensure the quality of your written work, keep the following in mind when writing your report:
1. An introduction and conclusion are essential elements in any complete written report. Insights on
how to write an effective introduction and conclusion can be found in the UTS: Business School’s Guide
to Writing Assignments
2. Proof-read your work! Not just on the screen while you write it, but the hard copy after it is printed.
Fix the errors before submitting.
3. Use spell checker to eliminate spelling errors
4. Use grammar checking to avoid common grammatical errors such as run on sentences.
5. Ensure you have appropriately acknowledged the original authors of information and ideas whose
work you have drawn from. Of the various systems for presenting citations (acknowledgements
within your assignment) and references (lists of sources used), the one favoured for use within UTS
Business School and required for this assessment is the UTS Harvard system. Refer to the UTS
Business School’s ‘Guide To Writing Assignments’ for the correct citation and referencing method –
www.uts.edu.au/node/50946
6. Note that restating of case facts is not included in the format of the case report, nor is it considered
part of analysis. Anyone reading your report will be familiar with the case, and you need only to
mention facts that are relevant to (and support) your analysis or recommendation as you need them.
7. If you are going to include exhibits (particularly numbers) in your report, you will need to refer to
them within the body of your report, not just tack them on at the end! This reference should be in the
form of supporting conclusions that you are making in your analysis. The reader should not have to
guess why particular exhibits have been included, nor what they mean. If you do not plan to refer to
them, then leave them out.
8. Write in a formal manner suitable for scholarly work, rather than a letter to a friend.
9. Common sense and logical thinking can do wonders for your evaluation!
10. You should expect that the computer lab’s printer will not be functioning in the twelve hours prior to
your deadline for submission. Plan for it!
11. Proof-read your work! Have someone else read it too! (particularly if English is not your first
language). This second pair of eyes will give you an objective opinion of how well your report holds
together.
12. Ensure your analysis is below the stated word limit (2,000 words, font size 11 or 12, with 2.5cm
margins all round). The main reason for this is to encourage students to write in a clear, concise and
efficient manner. If a student submits an assignment that exceeds the limit, he or she may be
penalised by a loss of marks (10% of the base mark). The word limit encompasses all the words in the
text from the start of the introduction to the end of the conclusion (including headings, quotations and
references). Proof-read your work! Have someone else read it too! (particularly if English is not your
first language). This second pair of eyes will give you an objective opinion of how well your report
holds together.
13. Finally submit your case study on time. Late submissions will incur a penalty to ensure fairness to
other students who have complied with the submission deadline. A soft copy must be uploaded to
Turnitin using the link in the assessment folder on UTS Online. A hard copy is to be submitted at the
commencement of class. There is no need to include the Turnitin report or receipt with the hard copy.
14. Requests for extensions must be made in writing at least three days before the due date and will only
be granted in cases of prolonged illness, misadventure or other circumstances beyond the student’s
control. Assessments submitted after the due date, or the revised due date where an extension has
been granted, will be subject to a penalty of ten (10) per cent of marks per every 24 hours period after
the submission date and time. For example, if an assessment is due at 2 pm, the assessment is deemed
to be one day late if it is submitted in the period from 2.01 pm on the due date to 2 pm on the following
date. Where an assignment is more than five (5) days late the assessment will not be accepted and a
mark of zero will be awarded for the assessment task. Students cannot expect to receive verbal or
written feedback for late work.
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Case Study Analysis
Order Description
With this case study you will conduct an in-depth analysis of an international HRM case study. The case has been attached. Your task is to study the case and complete the following activities presented in the case document.

Activity A: Based on the information you have to date, what do you think the key priorities should be?

Activity B: Who should be hired and why: PCNs, HCNs or a combination?

Activity C: Write a recruitment advertisement for the new positions.

Activity D: Design a compensation package for the hotel management position. Explain your rationale and include non-financial benefits.

Activity E: Design a selection process for the candidates.

Activity F: Design a training program for one of the managers.

Activity G: Present expatriate services available in France.