Case Study Analysis on Falcon Computers: Organizational Behavior Course

The Background of the Case

Case study (falcon computers) ,organizational behavior course Length: 2000 – 2500 words Date Due: 3 November Front page (with names of all students involved in the project) Table of contents Introduction The Background of the Case (You can research similar organizations to your case and use the information to strengthen the issues of the case and your arguments) The Analysis (Arguments and explanations backed up with references) Conclusion (and any recommendations) List of References used (journal articles or books relevant to the case analysis) – all members of the group should read the instructions about how to reference – this is very important. Poor referencing can lead to significant loss of marks, Avoid excessive use of internet sources. Use journal articles and books instead. A minimum of 10 references (actually used and properly cited in the essay) is expected.

You should use either the Harvard or the APA referencing style. More on this is available in the syllabus and will also be explained in class. Two questions about the case + answers (Questions do not have to be those appearing at the end of the case study) Appendices: Any additional information to support your arguments - If required : The Essay should be written in your own words. Where you borrow from other sources, you should clearly indicate the source. No more than 5% of the essay can be citations. Instead, it is preferable that you use your own words to explain the ideas rather than just copy and paste. All assignments will be subjected to plagiarism checks.

1. What is more important, the statements in a corporate culture document or actual managerial behavior?

2. Why did the Falcon executives act as they did?

3. Why didn't employees like Richards blow the whistle on Falcon, challenging the inconsistency between values and behavior?

4. How can executives go about changing the old values that govern an organization?