$1.$ Describing a Personal Case $(5\%)$

For this deliverable, think of a significant and unresolved issue or problem that you are experiencing or have experienced directly $($as a central player$)$ at work or in another organizational setting. It could be a conflict with a colleague, a rough negotiation with a client, a significant project that was side$-$tracked, or an ethical dilemma, among other possibilities. This assignment calls on you to write about the experience as a case.

A written case generally identifies a problem, presents relevant contextual information, and puts the problem forward for solution or decision. In the context of this course, we are most interested in situations related to Organizational Behaviour theories and concepts, and making a difference.

You should view your write$-$up for this assignment as an initial draft $-$ a working version $-$ of a personal case to be used throughout the course and for an assignment at the end of it$.$ During the course, you will be able to use your case as one personally relevant context to test and assimilate what you learn in class. At the end of the course, you will need this case $($or one like it$)$ as the basis for an extended case analysis.

$(1-3$ pages, double$-$spaced, $12-$point type.$)$

Detailed Requirements

In a short paper $(1-3$ pages$),$ describe your personal case using the following structure:

Section $1$: Identify the event$/$problem that you experienced. Be clear but succinct. $($Length: a short paragraph.$)$

Section $2$: Describe the situation by addressing three main topics $($and use them as headings in the text$)$:

$1.$ Context $($or Background$).$ To make sense of the event$/$ problem and fully appreciate it$,$ what does the reader need to know about the nature of the organization$/$team$/$unit and its environment? $($Pertinent details could include the age and size of the organization, departments or units involved, sector or industry, products$/$services$,$ and major trends.$)$

$2.$ Key Players. Who are$/$were the key players involved in the case? While individuals may be the easiest actors to identify, you may also $-$ or instead $-$ refer to groups, departments or organizations.

$3.$ Key Events$/$Actions$.$ What happened over time $($from beginning to current state or end$)?$

$($Length of section: $1-2$ page.$)$

Section $3$: Formulate the $($initial$)$ problem statement. What do you see as$,$ and how would you describe, the core problem in your case? Why? $($See Tips below.$)$

$($Length: $1-2$ paragraphs.$)$