OBHR Comparative Case Study (20%) XXXXXXXXXXIndividual assignment Due: Week 11 Prepare a 1500-word comparative case study. Adhere to the following format while preparing the case study. · Choose two...

OBHR Comparative Case Study (20%)
         XXXXXXXXXXIndividual assignment
Due: Week 11
Prepare a 1500-word comparative case study. Adhere to the following format while preparing the case study.  
 
· Choose two well documented case studies of different organizations. 
· One case study should be based on success story like Apple, Google, Microsoft.
· Other case study should focus on organizational failure/project failure etc. like Bluebe
y, Nokia, Yahoo.
· Analyze the organizational structure and culture for both organizations. 
 
· What is the mode of communication adopted by both organizations? How do employees interact with each other? 
· What kind of leadership style these organizations prefe
follow? What is the management style of both organizations? 
· Explain how the organizational culture, structure and management style effects
elates to the success and failure of the organization?
· What is the HR Strategic planning, recruitment and selection strategy, performance/ talent management strategy of both the organizations?
 
· Based on the analysis performed propose suggestions and recommendations (5-6) based on the OBHR concepts learned in the course for both organizations. 
 
Report Requirements  
· The report must include a title page, table of contents, introduction, multiple supporting body paragraphs, conclusion and list of references.  
· Students must use a minimum of 10 references. All references must come from peer-reviewed academic journals (UCW University Li
ary); additional references may be from trade and practitioner publications or online search engines.  
· Students must use APA format when citing literature. 
· Students are encouraged to use Grammarly to avoid plagiarism. If plagiarism is identified in the paper, the student will receive a zero for the assignment.  
· Do not exceed the word-limit. Marks will be deducted for excessive length.  
APA writing conventions should be followed in the report with a minimum of ten (10) sources referenced and cited including in-text citations (if you are presenting another author’s ideas in your own language you still have to provide the in-text citation of that author), references in APA format, the report must demonstrate analysis of the material and its application to the workplace. Title of the company cannot be your report title due to copyright reasons.
The submission date is mentioned in the course schedule (i.e., week 11) in course syllabus. All submissions will be made on Moodle. Please note that assignment submissions are ONLY accepted on Moodle and NOT on email. Kindly rename your assignment file by your respective name before you upload. For example, if John Smith is submitting his assignment his assignment file name should be “Johnsmith”.
The report will be graded from 20% as per the ru
ic mentioned below.
Appendix – A
Assessment Ru
ic for OBHR Comparative Case Study
    1-4 Scale
     
    1
    2
    3
    4
    Percentage Score
    Weight
    0-59
    60-67
    68-71
    72-75
    76-79
    80-84
    85-89
    90-100
    Grades
    
    F
    C
    B-
    B
    B+
    A-
    A
    A+
    Mastery Level
    
    Beginning
    Developing
    Competent
    Mastery
    Standard Level
    
    Below Standard
    Approaching Standard
    At Standard
    Exceeds Standard
    Executive Summary
Abstract
    5
    Executive summary or Abstract missing or poorly constructed
    Executive summary or Abstract inadequate
    Executive Summary or Abstract Executed Adequately
    Executive Summary or Abstract Executed in Superior Fashion
    Problem Identification & Scope
    10
    Shows little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the company’s present situation and strategic issues.
    Shows some understanding of the issues, key problems, and the company’s present situation and strategic issues.
    Shows adequate knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the company’s present situation and strategic issues.
    Shows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the company’s present situation and strategic issues.
    Content
    10
    Does not address the case question with little relevant evidence (e.g., details, examples, facts, and expert opinions)
Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent or incompletely expressed and maintained
Lacks most of the necessary case parts
Does not comments on (/evaluates) the differences
    Not all the major similarities and / or differences have been a (e.g., details, examples, facts, and expert opinions)
Includes only a few of the necessary case parts
Central idea and clarity of purpose are expressed though perhaps too vaguely or
oadly
Only minimally comments on (/evaluates) the differences
    Generally, addresses the case question by providing most major similarities and / or differences but loses focus at times by focusing on minor details
Uses a few details, examples, facts, and expert opinions to elaborate on similarities and / or differences
Includes most of the necessary case parts
Comments on (/evaluates) some of the differences
    Addresses the case question by providing all major similarities and / or differences
Uses some details, examples, facts, and expert opinions) to elaborate on the similarities and / or differences
Includes all the case parts
Comments on (/evaluates) the differences
    Case Analysis
    15
    Analysis of case poor analysis of issues of the case, supporting detail is inco
ect or missing.
No use of material from the textbook and course.
    Analysis of case shows inadequate levels of analysis of issues of the case, provides little supporting detail. Some material from the textbook and course was used.
    Analysis of case shows adequate levels of analysis of issues of the case, provides supporting details. Good use of material from the textbook and course.
    Analysis of case shows superior levels of analysis of underlying issues that are not necessarily readily apparent, uses appropriate levels of supporting detail. Substantial use of material from the textbook, li
ary, and course.
    Recommendation and Conclusions
    10
    Recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are mostly inco
ect or absent. No use of material from the textbook and course.
    Recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are partially co
ect, alternate viewpoints not considered. Some material from the textbook and course was used.
    Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are substantially co
ect, alternate viewpoints may be considered. Good use of material from the textbook and course.
    Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided that go beyond the expected scope of the case fully supported by data, alternate viewpoints fully considered. Substantial use of material from the textbook, li
ary, and course.
    Organization & Critical Thinking
     
     
    Coherence, Cohesion, organization, demonstration of thought process, analysis of problem using own thoughts and ideas
    20
    Similarities and differences have been clearly organized using either the block or thematic method.
Very clear relationship between ideas
Accurate use of connectors
Accurate use of pronouns
Clear match between the topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence in each body paragraph
    Similarities and differences are organized generally clearly using the block or thematic method but one of the paragraphs may cover more than one main idea
Generally clear relationship between ideas
Mostly co
ect use of connectors.
Mostly co
ect use of pronouns
The topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence (if any) support one main idea.
    Similarities and differences are organized generally clearly using the block or thematic method but one of the paragraphs may cover more than one main idea
Generally clear relationship between ideas
Mostly co
ect use of connectors.
Mostly co
ect use of pronouns
The topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence (if any) support one main idea.
    Similarities and differences have been clearly organized using either the block or thematic method.
Very clear relationship between ideas
Accurate use of connectors
Accurate use of pronouns
Clear match between the topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence in each body paragraph
    Style & Mechanics
     
     
    APA
Application of the requirements of the 7th APA manual to create a standardized formatted presentation
    10
    7th Ed. APA Manual is not followed or there are significant e
ors in:
title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are quite inadequate but do not rise to the level of plagiarism
    7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with significant e
ors in:
title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are lacking but do not rise to the level of plagiarism
    7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with minor e
ors in:
formatted title page, formatted references pages, in-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are adequately used in the co
ect context
    7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with no e
ors including:
properly formatted title page, properly formatted references pages, in-text citations are co
ectly used, paraphrasing and direct quotes are properly used in the co
ect context
    Gramma
Punctuation/Spelling
Use of proper English language grammar, spelling and punctuation to create a readable presentation.
    10
    Grammar and sentence structure has major problems following standard English rules and reads with difficulty with major e
ors in punctuation and spelling
    Grammar and sentence structure has problems following standard English rules and reads with some difficulty with e
ors in punctuation and spelling
    Grammar and sentence structure mostly follows standard English rules and reads reasonably well with few e
ors in punctuation and spelling
    Grammar and sentence structure follows standard English rules and reads well with excellent punctuation and spelling
    Readability & Style
Clarity of thought and appropriate level of language use that
ings the author's thoughts and ideas to the reader.
    10
    Sentences are lacking in completeness, clearness, conciseness and are not well-structured.
Transitions do not maintain flow of thought.
Words are ambiguous.
Tone is inappropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used.
    Sentences need to be more complete, clear, concise and well-constructed.
Transitions do not maintain flow of thought well.
Words are not precise and have some ambiguity.
Tone is not appropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used too much.
    Sentences are mostly complete, clear, concise and well-constructed.
Transitions mostly maintain flow of thought.
Words are mostly precise with little ambiguity.
Tone is mostly appropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used sparingly.
    Sentences are consistently complete, clear, concise and well-constructed with strong, varied structure.
Transitions consistently maintain flow of thought.
Words are quite precise and unambiguous.
Tone is completely appropriate to audience/assessment. No colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing used.
    Marks
    100
    Additional Comments