This assignment has to be done individually. Format / Reminders: 1. 1.5-spaced, 12 font size, Times New Roman. 2. Assignment must not below 5 pages. 3. Provide a Title Page (Students’ Name, ID Number, Course Name/Code, Faculty name) 4. Submit only the soft copy via Moodle. 5. 20% and above hits in the plagiarism report (similarity index) would mean non-credit for assignment submission. 6. The citations of references in the text should be according to the APA referencing style. A minimum of 4 references will be required. 7. Deadline: May 14, 2017 SUNDAY 11:59PM UAE TIME Suggested Format: Time Context Identification of issues/problems Identify the time period (year) the particular problem occurred, as basis for analysis and courses of actions within the time frame of the case in question. Define the main deviation (crisis/difficulty). The minor deviations from the company’s goals which are not specified in the main (central) problem but in more ways also affects the organization. Point of View Taken Assume somebody in the organization, someone who has the authority to oversee the many units of departments. –Decision making capability. Areas of Consideration Proceed to SWOT analysis/PEST or any strategic/quality tools. Specify the desired results or expectations in solving the problem in short term/long term. Analysis/Evaluation and Action Plan Formulate answers or solutions to the case problems identified earlier with Alternative Course of Action. Enumerate the possible factors to help you to evaluate the merits or demerits of each plan/option. Recommendation and Case Plan The best-balanced choice from among Alternative Courses of Actions. The detailed activities that clearly spells out the strategies to finally implement the recommendation. Leadership and Organizational Development (MBA 608) Written Assignment (CASE ANALYSIS) Assignment No. 1 (25%) Covered under CLO 1, 2, and 5 The link on the case study can be download here otherwise you have to check the other file folder. Case Title: Chris Peterson at DSS Consulting https://mitsloan.mit.edu/LearningEdge/Leadership/DSSConsulting/Pages/de fault.aspx