Identify a Failed Collaboration with Significant Issues/Stakes

Step 1: Identify a Failed Collaboration with Significant Issues/Stakes

Identify a specific case of collaboration failure for an in-depth analysis. The case may be from published materials (e.g., books, magazines, and newspapers) or from the company that you have worked for. This case should involve significant issues and important stakes for the company and individuals involved. For example, the case could be about:

failed mergers and acquisitions

failed joint venture

inter-department collaboration failures within a company

companies’ unsuccessful collaboration/interaction with external stakeholder groups (e.g., local community, consumers, media, government, or business partners)

Step 2: Prepare a Report of the Case of a Failed Collaboration

The following format should be followed:

Briefly describe the background of the case.

Apply the relevant OB concepts and theories to identify and explain the issues/problems that  triggered the failure of the collaboration. Provide a diagnosis of the causes of these  issues/problems.

Suggest how the issues/problems can be handled in a more effective way. Provide explanations  and justifications for your recommendations.

The analysis should demonstrate a sound knowledge of OB-related concepts, theories, skills, and  illustrate how that knowledge can be effectively applied to addressing real-world collaboration issues/problems.

Evaluation Criteria for Term Project

The project report will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Major problems identified effectively

Correct usage of Organizational Behavior concepts and theories

Relationship of problems to recommendations demonstrated

Quality/effectiveness of recommendations (Does this mean recommendations that demonstrate your sound application of the OB –related concepts, theories etc.?)

Explanations and justifications for your recommendations

Format:

Font: Twelve points, Times New Roman

Margin: One-inch margin on all four sides

Space: Double space

Reference: Must provide sources of all citations. Sources should be reported following APA style.

Length: No more than seven pages, not including references.