This assignment asks you to assess a workplace situation and determine what coul
This assignment asks you to assess a workplace situation and determine what could or should have been done to prevent the situation. Take what you have learned about transformative leadership to support your position.
Purpose of the Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is for you to analyze the case study provided to determine what could or should have been done to prevent the situation presented in the case study.
Audience of the Memo: I am the audience for this memo. Your goal is to assess the situation presented and discuss what could or should have been done to prevent it. Use what you have learned about transformative leadership to support your observations and recommendations.
The Case Study
The case study is about Kiera, a newly promoted sales representative, who faces challenges that ultimately land her in the hospital. There are several factors that impacted her in her new position and the way she addressed the challenges.
There are two parts to this case study (parts A &B); you will only focus on Part A, Kiera’s point of view.
Click here to access the case study.
Steps to Completing this Assignment:
1. Read the case study.
2.Write down what you think led to the situation.
1.What are the facts from the time she was promoted?
2.Who was involved?
3.Write down what you think could or should have been done to prevent the situation.
1.Did Kiera know what was expected of her?
2.Was she provided enough guidance?
4.Support what you are saying with research.
1.Find research to support why you think what you are suggesting could or should have been done is the best approach.
2.You may use what you learned in Practice Writing 1 & 2, where you researched various leadership styles and transformative leadership, if you think it is suitable.
Writing your Memo
Make sure to include the following in your memo:
1 A header with the TO, FROM, and SUBJECT of the memo (see the sample).
2 An introduction paragraph which includes the purpose of your memo.
1.There is no heading before the introductory paragraph.
3.A section which briefly summarizes the case study.
1.The case study and characters must be introduced here.
2.A summary does not include details.
4.A section which discusses what went wrong.
1.This is where the details come into play. Be specific in this section.
5.A section which discusses what you think could or should have been done to prevent this situation.
1.Include research here to support what you are saying.
1 What have other companies done?
2 What leadership approach would have benefitted everyone involved?
2 .Describe best practices of good leadership and how best practices could have changed this situation.
6. A closing section which recaps and makes a statement about leadership and the best method to prevent issues like this from happening.
Use the facts of the case to complete this assignment and use factual, researched, information to convey your message about leadership.
Writing Guidelines
Your memo should be 500-700 words with a minimum of two (2) researched sources cited, in text (within the memo) and in a Works Cited page.
Memo Format
A memo is single-spaced with an additional space between paragraphs and headings and subheadings throughout. Every section except for the introduction should have a heading/subheading. Make sure to present the information using professional language.
Citing and Presenting Research
See Presenting Research in a Meaningful Way in the Student Resources module to cited your sources. Research must include an attributive tag AND an end citation.
This shows the reader where the research came from and that the person being referenced is credible because we know his credentials. There must also be an end citation in addition to the attributive tag – it’s not enough to just have an attributive tag.
Having both an attributive tag (name of article, author, and author’s credentials) and an end citation tells the reader when the research starts and when it ends. This is not an option in this course.
Also, when you present research, you should also follow up with a statement that makes the research meaningful, such as: “this demonstrates how…..” or “this research reflects….” Or “this research support/contradicts…”
All research must be cited: summaries, paraphrases, and direct quotes.
Please see the Sample Memo Format or Sample Memo Format with Professor Recording to understand how to organize your memo.