Your analysis of the case should include the following sections: Situation Identification: · What are the key issues/problems in this case? · What are the underlying issues? · These “underlying issues” are the Human Resource (HR) principles that apply to this situation. Key Facts/Supporting Information: · Discuss the facts that affect the problems and issues. · The case may have too much information. In your discussion, you should filter the information, and list those facts that are pertinent to the issues identified above. · Recommendation(s): · Discuss your tentative solution to the problem and how you would implement your solution. Remember you are to act as an HR consultant, hired by the company in the case. · What actions would you propose to correct the situation, based on the knowledge you have gained in this course? · Support your recommendation by citing references in the text, and in the supplementary readings. · You should also draw on other references such as business periodicals and HR journals. OTHER POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND A case study is a short description of a real business situation. The case studies included here illustrate critical concepts discussed in the book. Analyzing case studies gives you the opportunity to apply those concepts to real business problems. Cases are generally written for several types of analysis. Usually, there is not a “right or wrong” answer. Rather, cases provide a vehicle for you to demonstrate your understanding and ability to apply course concepts. You must use appropriate sources (properly cited) to support your position. Check your analysis by assessing how well it demonstrates your HR knowledge. If your answer relies on your impressions of HR prior to taking this course, it is likely that the analysis is not your best effort. Remember that an ANALYSIS is more than simply a SUMMARY of the Case Study. By “role-playing” the situation, i.e., using the questions at the end of the case and this guide, you should be able to develop an action-oriented analysis, with a recommended course of action.