Executive Summary (Provide a summary of each section of your paper – giving an overview of the key facts and analysis, issues and recommendations – Don’t not write this like an introduction – It is written more like a factual conclusion and should be written last) Contents 1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 Analysis of the Critical Problems and Issues 2 3.0 Analysis of Alternatives and Options 2 4.0 Recommendations 2 5.0 Conclusion 3 References i Appendix 1 A TIPS • PLEASE SAVE AND USE THIS EXACT TEMPLATE – DON’T WASTE TIME TO CREATE ANOTHER TEMPLATE YOURSELF • SIMPLY SAVE AND START RESEARCHING ACADEMIC JOUNRAL ARTICLES RELATED TO YOUR LENSE. • THEN START TO PASTE IN QUOTES FROM THE LITERATURE TO PARAPHASE UNDER YOUR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ETC TO HELP SHAPE YOUR ARGUMENTS. • FOCUS ON THE LITERATURE BUILDING YOUR PAPER AND NOT ON THE CASE ITSELF. 1.0 Introduction Context Link to case Purpose Argument Outline (Include on sentence on each in this order exactly - Context to set the scene, link to the case, purpose/aim linked to the task, argument, outline) 2.0 Analysis of the Critical Problems and Issues 2.1 Issue1 - (1 paragraph) Brief link to case then find literature around the problems to set the scene 2.2 Issue 2 - (1 paragraph) Brief link to case then find literature around the problems to set the scene 2.3 Issue 3 - (1 paragraph) Brief link to case then find literature around the problems to set the scene (Conduct research and analysis to establish a clear overview of the critical problems and issues in the VW case – remember to adopt a particular lens to narrowing down the problem – remember to support these issues with literature as required through your analysis) 3.0 Analysis of Alternatives and Options 3.1 Alternative / Solution - Option 1 3.2 Alternative / Solution - Option 2 3.3. Alternative / Solution - Option 3 (Propose a number of alternatives and options to solving the problems in the VW case – flesh out these issues to draw meaning and add depth to your analysis linked to literature and your lens) 4.0 Recommendations (DON’T NEED TO NUMBER AND LIST OUT CAN JUST BE ONE PARAGRAPH) 4.1 Recommendation 1 4.2 Recommendation 2 4.3 Recommendation 3 4.4 Recommendation 4 4.5 Recommendation 5 (Provide an overall recap and list of recommendations linked to literature providing detailed solutions using your lens – This section is a sum up and helps to draw meaning from your paragraphs above outlining your solutions linked to literature) 5.0 Conclusion (Provide a clear overall conclusion and summary linked to literature – no new information, just draw meaning on each section to sum up and clarify the recommended overall solution/s) References (Please use 100% correct and consistent APA referencing as per the email below. Remember to include all the relevant information including volume and issues plus the pages numbers from and to. Plus the doi number) SINGLE LINE SPACING FOR YOUR LIST WITH IDENTS FROM SECOND LINE DOWN FOR EACH REFERENCE / ALPHA ORDER / DON’T NUMBER LIST Bart, C., Bontis, N., & Taggar, S. (2001). A model of the impact of mission statements on firm performance. Management Decision, 39(1), 22-23. doi.10.1108/eum0000000005404 Appendix 1 – NOT NEEDED BUT CAN USE SOME TOOLS TO HELP Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (STRATEGY) Strategy Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) Finance Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT) Human Resources Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (IT/MIS) Information Technology Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT) Operations Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • . Table 1 - A SWOT+ Data Gathering Table (MARKETING MANAGEMENT) Marketing Strengths/ Positives • Opportunities • Threats • Problems/ Challenges/ Weaknesses • Table 2 – Analysis of the Strategic Options Option 1 – Briefly Identify & Describe the Option Taking a more open approach to critical issues, defining/explaining numerous objectives and formulating clearer objectives. Benefits/ Advantages • Critical Success Factors • Threats/ Risks • Why is this your recommended Strategic Option? • Table 2 – Analysis of the Strategic Options Option 2 – Briefly Identify & Describe the Option Benefits/ Advantages • Critical Success Factors • Threats/ Risks • Why is this your recommended Strategic Option? • Table 2 – Analysis of the Strategic Options Option 3 – Briefly Identify & Describe the Option Benefits/ Advantages • Critical Success Factors • Threats/ Risks • Why is this your recommended Strategic Option? • Table 3 - Critical Issues in the Context of Recommended Strategic Option - FINANCE CRITICAL ISSUES How is it manifested? Why is it happening? Cause(s)? Why Important? Implications if not dealt with? Finance F1 . . . F2 . . F3 F4 F5 Table 3 - Critical Issues in the Context of Recommended Strategic Option – HUMAN RESOURCES CRITICAL ISSUES How is it manifested? Why is it happening? Cause(s)? Why Important? Implications if not dealt with? Human Resources HR1 . . HR2 . . . HR3 . . HR4 HR5 Table 3 - Critical Issues in the Context of Recommended Strategic Option – IT/MIS CRITICAL ISSUES How is it manifested? Why is it happening? Cause(s)? Why Important? Implications if not dealt with? Management Information Systems IT1 Communications IT2 Reporting . . IT3 IT4 IT5 Table 3 - Critical Issues in the Context of Recommended Strategic Option - POM CRITICAL ISSUES How is it manifested? Why is it happening? Cause(s)? Why Important? Implications if not dealt with? Operations OP1 OP2 OP3 OP 4 . OP5 . . . Table 3 - Critical Issues in the Context of Recommended Strategic Option - MARKETING CRITICAL ISSUES How is it manifested? Why is it happening? Cause(s)? Why Important? Implications if not dealt with? Marketing M1 . . M2 . . M3 . . . M4 M5 Table 4 – Development of What Needs to Be Addressed Statements What Needs to Be Addressed Brand image Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . What Needs to Be Addressed Transparency Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . What Needs to Be Addressed Marketing strategy Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . . What Needs to Be Addressed Audit control Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . . What Needs to Be Addressed Risk Management Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . What Needs to Be Addressed Customer behaviour/perception Implications if not Addressed Opportunities if Addressed . 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