Read the case study “Management and Leadership Assessment of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd”

1. Read and examine the case thoroughly.

• Take notes, highlight relevant facts, and underline key problems.

2. Focus your analysis.

• Identify 2 to 5 key problems.

• Why do they exist?

• How do they impact the organization?

• Who is responsible for them?

3. Uncover possible solutions.

• Review the course readings, discussions, outside research, and your experience.

4. Select the best solution.

• Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons: is this solution realistic?

5. Read and examine the case thoroughly.

• Take notes, highlight relevant facts, and underline key problems.

6. Select the best solution.

• Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons: is this solution realistic? Headings for the submission should be as follows: Introduction & Identification of Issues: This section should describe the managerial, financial, marketing, legal, ethical, economic, international, and social responsibility/sustainability issues relevant to the case. This section should also include an executive summary that provides an overview of the key issues and problems that are central to the case. Background & Stakeholder Perspectives: This section should identify the key stakeholders in the case, and describe and evaluate their differing perspectives and interests. Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and most important issues. Connections to Theoretical and Empirical Research: This section should describe the ways in which theoretical and empirical research are related and can be applied to the central issues and problems in the case. Does the research support that these facts and issues are relevant? Analysis and Evaluation: This section should present an analysis of the central issues and problems in the case. This analysis should be informed by relevant theory and empirical data and should lead to a set of conclusions that are supported by appropriate evidence. Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them). Explain why alternatives were rejected. Note any constraints. Why are alternatives not possible at this time?  

Action Plans: This section should present plans of action for dealing with the central issues and problems in the case. These action plans should flow from the previous analysis and evaluation and should be appropriately justified. Provide 1 specific and realistic solution. Explain why this solution was chosen. Support the solution with solid research and text readings. Then, determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution. What should be done and who should do it? Evaluation of Consequences: This section should provide a description and analysis of the expected results from implementing the proposed plans of action as previously specified.