Case Study Assignment #2
Due: Tuesday May 21, 2024
A Good Fit for Telework?
In answering these questions, please follow the formatting instructions provided at the bottom of the instructions “Case Studies.”
Case Study: You will be asked to answer a set of questions about the case. I encourage you to go beyond superficial responses and to think creatively as your paper will be graded based on the in-depth thought evidenced in your response and the extent to which your analysis incorporates terms and theories discussed in class. You should format the paper with 1” margins, double-spaced with a 12 point font in Times New Roman. Please include a title page, and cite and provide a reference 3 page, both in APA style. The case study paper should be 4-5 pages maximum (not counting the title page or reference page). Assignment will be graded on these stylistic issues as well as on content.
Your paper should be 4-5 pages double-spaced. Please use APA style for any in-text citations and make sure to include a reference page formatted in APA style.
Read the case study “A Good Fit for Telework?” by Ziyu Long, inside THE ATTACHTED PDF DOCUMENT called “Case Study 2 Long.pdf”. Using at least 3 ideas and concepts from class lecture, readings, and from any additional online research you wish to do, please answer the following questions:
Provide a brief overview of the case in which you summarize the main issues (no longer than one paragraph). (10 points)
(a) What are the benefits of telework (now called remote work) as exemplified in the case study? (15 points) (b) What are the drawbacks or challenges of telework / remote work? (15 points)
How does being in the office help to build organizational culture and employee engagement? Give specific examples from the case, informed by class lecture, readings, and your own analysis. (15 points)
How does the use of communication technologies influence communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among employees? Give examples from the case, informed by class lecture, readings, and your own analysis. (15 points)
Do you think JikeChina should continue its remote work arrangement? Why or why not? (10 points)
What recommendations you would give to JikeChina’s CEO to help improve its employees’ experience with remote work? Identify at least 3 recommendations. (20 points)
