MODULE TWO CASE STUDY: Case Study – Trouble at Firmline PLC
To complete this assignment, read the following case study carefully and then answer the following questions:
Pettinger, Richard. 2007. “Trouble at Firmline PLC.” In Introduction to Management. Fourth Edition. New York: Palgrave, pp. 505-508.
This case study highlights some environmental aspects present in the firm. Summarize your understanding of the organizational environment at Firmline PLC, and use the theoretical language introduced in Chapter 1, Argyle article, and Mintzberg article.
In other words, you are being asked to describe the organizational environment and discuss how this environment affects decision-making at this firm.
1. Describe the decision-making processes.
2. Describe the forms of rationality present in decision-making.
Case study assignments should be a minimum of 1000 words in length.
An “A” grade response MUST include ALL of the following:
1) Your response must be thorough, reflective, well thought out.
2) Any personal opinions must be backed with well-researched facts from academic sources.
3) In the case you agree/disagree, concur, you MUST explain why and explain what drives you to that conclusion.
4) Offer thoughtful solutions/recommendations.
5) Use in-text citations to support your analysis. Include a works cited page in APA format.
The response must be presented in an essay format. With a minimum word count of 1000 words, the essay MUST be in paragraph form, well written in full sentences (not bullet-points or outline format), typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins.
