Organizational structure & culture in airline industry

Comparative Case Study of Organizational Structure and Culture in Airline Industry

Prepare a 2000 words comparative case study. Adhere to the following format while preparing the case study. Â
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1. Choose two well documented case studies of different organizations.Â

2. One case study should be based on success story of an airline company Â Â

3. Other case study should focus on organizational failure/project failure of some other airline company

4. Analyze the organizational structure and culture for both organizations.Â
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5. What is the mode of communication adopted by both organizations? How do employees interact with each other?Â

6. What kind of leadership style these organizations prefer/follow? What is the management style of both organizations?Â

7. Explain how the organizational culture, structure and management style effects/relates to the success and failure of the organization?

8. What is the HR Strategic planning, recruitment and selection strategy, performance/ talent management strategy of both the organizations?
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9. Based on the analysis performed propose suggestions and recommendations (5-6) based on the OBHR concepts learned in the course for both organizations.Â

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1. The report must include a title page, table of contents, introduction, multiple supporting body paragraphs, conclusion and list of references. Â

2. Students must use a minimum of 10 references. All references must come from peer-reviewed academic journals; additional references may be from trade and practitioner publications or online search engines. Â

3. Students must use APA format when citing literature.Â

4.Students are encouraged to use Grammarly to avoid plagiarism. If plagiarism is identified in the paper, the student will receive a zero for the assignment. Â

Do not exceed the word-limit. Marks will be deducted for excessive length.Â

1-4 Scale	Â	1		2		3		4
Percentage Score	Weight	0-59	60-67	68-71	72-75	76-79	80-84	85-89	90-100
Grades		F	C	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Mastery Level		Beginning		Developing		Competent		Mastery
Standard Level		Below Standard		Approaching Standard		At Standard		Exceeds Standard
Executive Summary/ Abstract	5	Executive summary or Abstract missing or poorly constructed		Executive summary or Abstract inadequate		Executive Summary or Abstract Executed Adequately		Executive Summary or Abstract Executed in Superior Fashion
Problem Identification & Scope	10	Shows little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the companyâ€™s present situation and strategic issues.		Shows some understanding of the issues, key problems, and the companyâ€™s present situation and strategic issues.		Shows adequate knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the companyâ€™s present situation and strategic issues.		Shows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the companyâ€™s present situation and strategic issues.
Content Â	10	Does not address the case question with little relevant evidence (e.g., details, examples, facts, and expert opinions) Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent or incompletely expressed and maintained Lacks most of the necessary case parts Does not comments on (/evaluates) the differences		Not all the major similarities and / or differences have been aÂ (e.g., details, examples, facts, and expert opinions) Includes only a few of the necessary case parts Central idea and clarity of purpose are expressed though perhaps too vaguely or broadly Only minimally comments on (/evaluates) the differences		Generally, addresses the caseÂ question by providing most major similarities and / or differences but loses focus at times by focusing on minor details Uses a few details, examples, facts, and expert opinions to elaborate on similarities and / or differences Includes most of the necessary case parts Comments on (/evaluates) some of the differences		Addresses the case question by providing all major similarities and / or differences Uses some details, examples, facts, and expert opinions) to elaborate on the similarities and / or differences Includes all the case parts Comments on (/evaluates) the differences
Case Analysis	15	Analysis of case poor analysis of issues of the case, supporting detail is incorrect or missing		Analysis of case shows inadequate levels of analysis of issues of the case, provides little supporting detail		Analysis of case shows adequate levels of analysis of issues of the case, provides supporting details		Analysis of case shows superior levels of analysis of underlying issues that are not necessarily readily apparent, uses appropriate levels of supporting detail
Recommendation and Conclusions	10	Recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are mostly incorrect or absent		Recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are partially correct, alternate viewpoints not considered		Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided that are substantially correct, alternate viewpoints may be considered		Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided that go beyond the expected scope of the case fully supported by data, alternate viewpoints fully considered
Organization & Critical Thinking	Â	Â
Coherence, Cohesion, organization, demonstration of thought process, analysis of problem using own thoughts and ideas	20	Similarities and differences have been clearly organized using either the block or thematic method. Very clear relationship between ideas Accurate use of connectors Accurate use of pronouns Clear match between the topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence in each body paragraph		Similarities and differences are organized generally clearly using the block or thematic method but one of the paragraphs may cover more than one main idea Generally clear relationship between ideas Mostly correct use of connectors. Mostly correct use of pronouns The topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence (if any) support one main idea.		Similarities and differences are organized generally clearly using the block or thematic method but one of the paragraphs may cover more than one main idea Generally clear relationship between ideas Mostly correct use of connectors. Mostly correct use of pronouns The topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence (if any) support one main idea.		Similarities and differences have been clearly organized using either the block or thematic method. Very clear relationship between ideas Accurate use of connectors Accurate use of pronouns Clear match between the topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence in each body paragraph
Style & Mechanics	Â	Â
APA Application of the requirements of the 7th APA manual to create a standardized formatted presentation	10	7th Ed. APA Manual is not followed or there are significant errors in: title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are quite inadequate but do not rise to the level of plagiarism		7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with significant errors in: title page & references pages. In-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are lacking but do not rise to the level of plagiarism		7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with minor errors in: formatted title page, formatted references pages, in-text citations, paraphrasing and direct quotes are adequately used in the correct context		7th Ed. APA Manual is followed with no errors including: properly formatted title page, properly formatted references pages, in-text citations are correctly used, paraphrasing and direct quotes are properly used in the correct context
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling Use of proper English language grammar, spelling and punctuation to create a readable presentation.	10	Grammar and sentence structure has major problems following standard English rules and reads with difficulty with major errors in punctuation and spelling		Grammar and sentence structure has problems following standard English rules and reads with some difficulty with errors in punctuation and spelling		Grammar and sentence structure mostly follows standard English rules and reads reasonably well with few errors in punctuation and spelling		Grammar and sentence structure follows standard English rules and reads well with excellent punctuation and spelling
Readability & Style Clarity of thought and appropriate level of language use that brings the author's thoughts and ideas to the reader.	10	Sentences are lacking in completeness, clearness, conciseness and are not well-structured. Transitions do not maintain flow of thought. Words are ambiguous. Tone is inappropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used.		Sentences need to be more complete, clear, concise and well-constructed. Transitions do not maintain flow of thought well. Words are not precise and have some ambiguity. Tone is not appropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used too much.		Sentences are mostly complete, clear, concise and well-constructed. Transitions mostly maintain flow of thought. Words are mostly precise with little ambiguity. Tone is mostly appropriate to audience/assessment. Colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing is used sparingly.		Sentences are consistently complete, clear, concise and well-constructed with strong, varied structure. Transitions consistently maintain flow of thought. Words are quite precise and unambiguous. Tone is completely appropriate to audience/assessment. No colloquial language or inappropriate use of paraphrasing used.
Marks	100	Additional Comments