For the final project, you will create a case study based on a company of your choice. The case study should include at least 5 of the concepts that we have discussed in this course. The case study should be a minimum of 8 pages in length; not including the title page and reference page. The case study should also include at least 5 sources; these should be scholarly sources.
Submit an 8-page (minimum) case study, using the writing template, and a minimum of 5 references.
Your well-written and well-developed submission should meet the following requirements:
- Include the CUC cover page, introduction, a conclusion, and a references page
- Use a minimum of 5 credible sources that are cited within the essay
- Be formatted according to the 6thedition APA form and style. If using the essay format, please use the provided writing template.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COLLGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) On Campus Syllabus Rev. 12-01-2015 Version 1.0 p. 1 MBAC 6200: Economics for Managers University Mission: As a distinctive, comprehensive university of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago (CUC) equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, and increasingly urbanized church and world. College of Business Mission Statement: The mission of the College of Business is to develop ethical leaders who think critically, communicate effectively, and promote socially responsible business practice that is innovative and entrepreneurial in spirit. We strive to prepare students who positively impact the global society they serve through academically rigorous and relevant business education in a Christian context. The Four Pillars: The four pillars serve as the conceptual framework upon which all College of Business programs (and courses) are developed and delivered. MBA Program Outcomes: 1. Synthesize concepts from various business disciplines to develop business strategies. 2. Develop a leadership framework to evaluate ethical issues in business. 3. Analyze organizational and business challenges using critical and creative thinking to develop innovative business outcomes. 4. Select appropriate information technologies to develop business solutions and improve organizational performance. 5. Apply professional communication skills to facilitate business relationships. 6. Integrate a global interconnectedness perspective into a business philosophy and practice. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COLLGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) On Campus Syllabus Rev. 12-01-2015 Version 1.0 p. 2 Ethics, Honesty, Participation and CUC Honor Code: Your timely participation in the course is requested and required. If you anticipate problems with your attendance, please let your instructor know. By virtue of your enrollment in this course, you are committing yourself to Concordia University’s honor code. It reads: As a student of Concordia University Chicago and a member of the larger society, I pledge to uphold an academic honor code that supports serving and leading with strong personal integrity. Specifically, this included not cheating or using inappropriate or dishonest means in the completion of academic requirements. This also includes not giving unauthorized assistance to others. I understand that it is my responsibility to comply with this honor system. This honor code is available for review on the Concordia University website. As a result of your commitment to this honor code, violations of the code will have serious repercussions. Academic consequences resulting from violations of the Honor Code could range from a zero on the assignment or examination (which will count in your overall point total for this course) to failure of the course. Multiple violations will be reviewed by the Honor Code Council and could result in a failing course grade, suspension or expulsion from the university. Concordia Honor Code: In accordance with the honor code that you have signed, turning in any piece of work, which includes your digital signature, constitutes your pledge that your documents are original and that you have not given or received any unauthorized assistance in completing your assignments. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as use of intellectual material produced by another person without acknowledging its source. CUC faculty members monitor student work. For example: Widespread copying of passages from works of others into an assignment, paper, discussion board posting, or thesis or dissertation without acknowledgment. Using the views, opinions, or insights of another without acknowledgment. Paraphrasing another person’s characteristic or original phraseology, metaphor, or other literary device without acknowledgment. Accommodations Statement: Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Concordia University Chicago is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students in its programs, as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any student who, because of a disability, requires accommodations to participate in a course should speak with the instructor and contact the Center for Accessibility and Resource for Excellence (CARE). Disabilities covered by ADA may include chronic health conditions as well as learning, psychiatric, or physical disabilities. CARE is part of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COLLGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) On Campus Syllabus Rev. 12-01-2015 Version 1.0 p. 3 Please contact: ACE/CARE Office – Klinck Memorial Library, Room 025, 708-209-3462 Additional information may be found here: https://www.cuchicago.edu/academics/success/disability- services/ Class Attendance and Participation Policy: Research clearly indicates that class attendance is an integral factor in student learning. The importance of attendance is even more amplified in the Concordia eight-week term. Any student who is absent 25% or more of the designated instructional time may receive a grade of “F” for the course. If you encounter an unexpected circumstance that results in an extended absence, you are required to communicate with your instructor and your academic advisor to request an official leave of absence. Emergency situations will be considered on a student-by-student basis. Students are responsible for participating in this course through the following academic activities: completing assigned readings from both texts and supplemental articles, participating in the discussions with classmates and instructor, and submitting assignments for each learning module on the due date. This course is organized by weekly learning modules. All assigned readings for the module are to be completed before completing assignments. After completing the assigned readings and any ancillary materials posted by the instructor, e.g. power points, etc. students will participate in discussions in class. Observance of Religious Holidays: Absences from Classes Policy Concordia University Chicago is committed to accommodating the interests of students who may need to miss classes or exams to observe their religious holidays, as long as the University receives notification well in advance of the anticipated absence or conflict and the request does not place an unreasonable burden upon the institution. Professors will make accommodating these students a priority and will adjust exams, assignments, and general attendance requirements to accommodate such requests. However, the need for accommodation of religious holidays is something you will know in advance and should report to your professor in advance. If you are a student who will be missing one or more of the previously mentioned course requirements, you should notify your professor at least two weeks in advance, which Concordia has identified as the reasonable period for notification well in advance of the anticipated absence or conflict. This will afford the professor ample time to provide a substitute assignment or reschedule an exam. If you do not notify your professor at least two weeks in advance of your absence due to observing a religious holiday, the professor has the discretion whether to adjust exams, assignments or general attendance requirements, and also to determine whether all or partial credit will be received. Late Policy: Late assignments will either not be accepted or will incur a grade penalty unless due to documented serious illness or family emergency. Instructors will make exceptions to this policy on an as needed basis. Assignments over 7 days late will not be accepted. Grade penalty: 5 percent reduction will https://www.cuchicago.edu/academics/success/disability-services/ https://www.cuchicago.edu/academics/success/disability-services/ CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COLLGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) On Campus Syllabus Rev. 12-01-2015 Version 1.0 p. 4 be taken each day the assignment is late. In Class Participation: Discussions require a response to specific questions that results in collaborative conversations and construction of knowledge that builds and expands learning of the course. As a master-level student, it is expected that you will reply as a practitioner-scholar. Every week, students will be required to submit documentation to show preparation for the week’s discussion(s). This is a required assignment and will count towards participation points for the week. Failure to submit this assignment will result in an immediate point deduction. Students should bring this information to class to participate in class discussions. This will contribute to the participation grade as well. To get full points, the following will be required: 1. Submit prepared discussion documentation 2. Interact with peers and the instructor in class 3. Complete all in-class activities while showing understanding of the material You must support your discussion responses with academically appropriate references unless you are asked to provide an opinion or personal reflection for a specific question. Unless noted otherwise, your initial discussion preparation document should be approximately 250-300 words in length, substantive and scholarly in nature. Please refer to the College of Business power point “Engaging in Dialogue.” You are required to respond verbally in each class to colleagues in the following ways: Suggest why you might see things differently. Ask a probing or clarifying question. Share an insight from having listened to the colleague's points. Offer and support an opinion. Validate an idea with your experience. Make a suggestion. Expand on the colleague's discussion. Ask for evidence that supports the discussion. Always be respectful and collegial. If you are not in class, you cannot receive full participation points. Institutional Review Board (IRB): All research including interviews, assessments, surveys, and/or observations of individuals or groups must be submitted to the IRB for review. Research conducted by anyone affiliated with Concordia University Chicago at an off-campus site or in collaboration with a researcher from another institution must be submitted to the Concordia University Chicago IRB. Any violation of these policies will be reported to the appropriate academic supervisors. If you have any questions or are unsure whether your research requires review, please contact the IRB at:
[email protected] Technology Expectations: A. Students will complete assignments using the Internet and library-technology based database, such as the university’s research database when conducting literature searches and course assignments and discussions. B. Students will interact with their instructor and other classmates through the Blackboard virtual classroom, including: retrieving their syllabus, submitting assignments, and mailto:
[email protected] CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COLLGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) On Campus Syllabus Rev. 12-01-2015 Version 1.0 p. 5 communicating with their professor. C. Students are expected to use their Concordia email for all correspondence. Students