Step 1: Identify a Failed Collaboration with Significant Issues/Stakes
Identify a specific case of collaboration failure for an in-depth analysis. The case may be from published materials (e.g., books, magazines, and newspapers) or from the company that you have worked for. This case should involve significant issues and important stakes for the company and individuals involved. For example, the case could be about:
failed mergers and acquisitions
failed joint venture
inter-department collaboration failures within a company
companies’ unsuccessful collaboration/interaction with external stakeholder groups (e.g., local community, consumers, media, government, or business partners)
Step 2: Prepare a Report of the Case of a Failed Collaboration
The following format should be followed:
Briefly describe the background of the case.
Apply the relevant OB concepts and theories to identify and explain the issues/problems that triggered the failure of the collaboration. Provide a diagnosis of the causes of these issues/problems.
Suggest how the issues/problems can be handled in a more effective way. Provide explanations and justifications for your recommendations.
The analysis should demonstrate a sound knowledge of OB-related concepts, theories, skills, and illustrate how that knowledge can be effectively applied to addressing real-world collaboration issues/problems.
Evaluation Criteria for Term Project
The project report will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Major problems identified effectively
Correct usage of Organizational Behavior concepts and theories
Relationship of problems to recommendations demonstrated
Quality/effectiveness of recommendations (Does this mean recommendations that demonstrate your sound application of the OB –related concepts, theories etc.?)
Explanations and justifications for your recommendations
Format:
Font: Twelve points, Times New Roman
Margin: One-inch margin on all four sides
Space: Double space
Reference: Must provide sources of all citations. Sources should be reported following APA style.
Length: No more than seven pages, not including references.
