Business cases are used to help students learn about important concepts and explore the issues, problems, or decision-making situations faced by organizations and managers. The case study should be analyzed individually and will have its own set of questions to be addressed. Read the appropriate materials and prepare a case analysis report in a way that addresses all the questions provided.

The case study mentioned below needs to be purchased from the Ivey Publishing website.

Bansal, P., Montgomery, W., & MacMillan, K. (2020). Maple Leaf Foods: Changing the system. Ivey Publishing.

Objectives

Develop an ability to identify the hidden issues based on a detailed analysis.

Analyze the issues based on the theoretical concept learnt.

Provide a recommendation for each issue identified in the case.

Prepare a coherent report and integrated analysis.

Instructions

In order to complete your case analysis successfully, you should consider

reading the case two to three times to understand the issues faced by the organization or the protagonist;

analyzing the issues based on the theoretical concept learnt; and

providing a recommendation for each issue identified in the case.

Resources: You may like to explore the following resources for learning how to analyze a case and write a Case Analysis report:

SW Learning. (n.d.). Preparing an effective case analysis.http://www.swlearning.com/management/hitt/hitt_student/case_analysis.html

Chandy, K. T. (2004). Case writing guide. http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~tchandy/Mgmt411/case_guide.html

Cengage Learning. (n.d.). Case studies: Overview.https://college.cengage.com/business/resources/casestudies/students/overview.htm

Prentice Hall. (n.d.). How to analyze a case study.http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_laudon_essmis_6/21/5555/1422312.cw/content/index.ht ml

UNB Writing Centre. (n.d.). Case study analysis.https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/studentservices/_resources/pdfs/wss/casestudyanalys is.pdf

You should consider organizing your report as follows:

• introduction (Brief summary of the case - not more than 150 words)

  

 

company background (based on data in the case and from the company's website; not more than 150 words)

issue (based on discussion questions provided - Please name the sections appropriately)

evaluation of Issues

suggested Alternatives

conclusions

recommendations

Other instructions:

Word Limit: 1500 to 1800 words

Should use APA format

Consult your instructor regarding the use of external academic and relevant non-

academic references to support your case analysis

Introduction: The case is about 'The Maple Leaf Foods (MLF)' which created a vision to change and became a sustainable company by focusing on society and the natural environment. The learning objectives of the case are:

To describe how vision can drive change in an organization.

To examine drivers and the need for organizational change.

To examine the challenges and opportunities related to implementing change

Suggested Case Questions:

1) Discuss the key internal and external factors that led to the need for organizational change at Maple Leaf Foods?

2) Discuss the significance of organizational vision in guiding the change management efforts at Maple Leaf Foods?

3) Discuss the challenges faced by Maple Leaf Foods when implementing organizational change?