In preparing the
written case analyses, please adhere to the following guidelines:
1.
Written
assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the day they are
discussed. Please keep a copy for
your own use during class discussion if you wish.
2.
Written
assignments should be at most 5 pages double-spaced (font size 12) and five
pages of exhibits. Exhibits should
contain specific types of analyses, such as financial analysis, break-even
charts, cost analysis, process-flow analysis, etc. They should contain any relevant supporting information that
is too detailed for the body of the paper. Exhibits must not be simply an extension of the text.
We will not
distribute written solutions to the write-ups, but rather will rely on the
class session associated with the case to bring out the most important
issues. The case write-ups will be
graded using the following criteria:
1.
Are the
recommendations based on sound strategic concepts?
2.
Are the
recommendations consistent with the concepts of international logistics?
3.
Are the
effects of any recommendations on the business well thought out?
4.
Are the
recommendations feasible?
1.
Does the
paper contain analysis of the major issues?
2.
Does the
analysis incorporate the relevant tools properly?
3.
Are
assumptions made in the analysis stated explicitly?
4.
Does the
analysis isolate the fundamental causes of problems in the case?
1.
Are the
criteria for choosing among alternative recommendations stated?
2.
Are the
criteria appropriate?
3.
Is the plan
of action integrated in a logical way and linked to the analysis?
4.
Is the
action plan specific, complete, and practical?
5.
Is it
likely that the recommendations will achieve their intended results?
1.
Are the
analyses in the exhibits done correctly?
2.
Do the
exhibits support and add to the text on key points?
1.
Is the
paper too long?
2.
Is the
presentation of professional quality?
3.
Is the
paper logically consistent and effectively structured to sell its
recommendations?