Module 12: Critical Thinking Assignment Turning Around Cote Construction Company

Module 12: Critical Thinking Assignment
Turning Around Cote Construction Company Case Study
Read the “Turning Around Cote Construction Company” found at the end of Chapter 9 and follow these steps before answering the case study questions. In order to answer the case study questions you will apply the Change Path Model from Chapter 9 to the Cote Construction Company case.
A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:
Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.
Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.
Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.
Consider how you would support your solution with examples from experience or current real-life examples or cases from textbooks.
Complete this initial analysis and then read the discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.
Case Study Questions:
What problems should he tackle first? Which were operational and which were organizational? What timeline should he establish?
How should he consider the people in the company? What should he ask them? How should he approach them to solicit their ideas for the turnaround?
How should he deal with Felix? Should he allow him to continue as head of Equipment and Operations? Should he sideline Felix and formally reduce his authority at Cote Construction? Would it, in fact, be a relief to employees to know that Felix no longer played a role in the company?
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Be 6-8 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
APA Cover Page
Introduction
Operational Problems (APA Heading) Here, I need to see from your perspective what problems he should do first. Then which problems were operational and which were organizational and what is the timeline.
Company Employees (APA Heading) Here I need to see from your perspective, what should he ask the company employees for ideas of the company turnaround?
Felix (APA Heading) Here, I need to see your thoughts on how he should deal with Felix and if he should still be the head of Equipment and Operations or should his role be reduced at the company? Would this make the employees happy?
Conclusion (APA Heading) Wrap up your paper here
Reference (4 scholarly articles)
6-8 pages, no more. The majority of this paper is from your point of view, your references will be brought in to validate your thoughts. I don’t want to you talk about the case details and cite some other research. This means you are not giving me YOUR thoughts. You need to cite the case/text authors when talking about the case. Your grade will be reduced if you cite other researchers when it needs to be your perspective.