Read and reflect on the assigned case to identify key issues as well as relevant theories and concepts that help you better understand the situation. Then complete a short Memorandum to the faculty member based on the following instructions: develop a one page analysis of the respective case applying the USC-CT Framework.
Your case analysis should be one page, double spaced, with one inch margin. The course textbook, should be cited in every paragraph of the case analysis to reinforce application of concepts. Memo template format is available at: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/memos/sample_memo.htmlLinks to an external site.
The case analysis homework is an exercise to apply the concepts you have learned. Using the USC-CT framework, analyze the case in order to understand the most important issues in order to make a recommendation for solutions. The following questions should inform your thoughts and analysis.
U: Begin by identifying the key problems/issues for the case. Identify the key theoretical issues from course material.
S: Using the concepts from the readings, how would you define the central issue or problem?
C: What alternatives should be considered? Support your reasoning.
C: Choose the best alternative (course of action or final recommendation) that addresses the problem that you identified in the case. Why did you select this alternative? What are the risks and benefits?
T: What implementation steps need to be considered to ensure success this time? Justify your choice(s).
