Individual Case Study 2: The New LAX: Ready for takeoff
Objectives
On successful completion of this assessment, students should be able to:
- evaluate the impact of leadership transition as a trigger for analysis,
- explore the contexts of strategy, vision, and organizational culture with more depth, and
- demonstrate the application of the MOST Analysis.
Required Materials
Groysberg, B., Herman, K., & Knoop, CI. (2019). The new LAX: Ready for takeoff. Harvard Business Review. Ref#420025 https://store.hbr.org/product/the-new-lax-ready-for-takeoff/420025
Note: I have uploaded the above reading for your reference
Brief Description
Carefully read the case and consider its context in relation to change consulting readings and concepts discussed in the units. The case includes situational information, which should be used to perform the required analysis and make the appropriate recommendations. You are required to address all the following questions within your case analysis.
Case Questions
· Explain the contexts of the challenges at LAX?
· What were the current projects and who were the stakeholders?
· Was Flint seeking buy-in or engagement? What is the difference between the two as it applies to the case?
· What elements of the VRIO Framework and how is this tool being employed?
· What structural changes did Flint implement?
· Was Flint successful in her approach to organizational analysis, and what tools were used to measure the outcome of LAX’s analysis?
· Achieving success in male-dominated work environments can be a challenge for women, what
· strategies can high-performing women pursue to achieve success in such environments?
· Examining the strategic choices, what type of leadership is required to sustain change at LAX?
· Would you have considered working at LAX? Explain your answer?
Evaluation
Case Study 2 will be marked in its entirety out of 100. The following rubric indicates the criteria students are to adhere to, and their relative weights to the assignment overall.
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Activity/Competencies Demonstrated |
% of Final Grade |
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Analysis Content (70%) |
/70 |
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a. Breadth of analysis: all case issues, as indicated in the provided case questions, have been adequately addressed |
/20 |
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b. Depth of analysis: case issues are analyzed with adequate depth |
/20 |
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c. Connections to theoretical concepts: analysis refers to the appropriate concepts and terms learned in the unit/readings |
/15 |
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d. Action plans/recommendations: analysis had led to sound and well-justified recommendations/ action plans |
/15 |
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Writing (30%) |
/30 |
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a. Organization: Organized in a meaningful and readable way |
/5 |
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b. Academic Support: analysis is well supported with at least five academic sources |
/5 |
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c. APA citation: report format complies with APA style guidelines |
/5 |
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d. Size: report size abides by the requested length |
/5 |
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e. Includes an introduction and conclusion |
/5 |
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f. Spelling and grammar |
/5 |
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Total |
/100 |
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