Sim Case 1: Mini Case

• All assignments should be typed, single-spaced, 1000 word or less, using 12-point Times New Roman type with 1-inch margins on all 4 sides in a word doc/docx.
  • Notice I said 1000 words or less. No page limit, I expect graphs, charts, and tables where appropriate.
    • Graphs/charts/pictures/bibliography/heading do not count toward word count.
    • Only the ‘text’ in the body of the paper count toward the word count. 
• Adhere to the 4 C’s of writing website read (Links to an external site.), and here is a video of the 4 C’s of writing short video (Links to an external site.).
• All citations should be in APA format.
• Assignments that do not meet these requirements will receive an automatic 20% deduction.
• Frequent wording and grammatical errors will also result in deductions.
• TurnItIn or other plagiarism detection software will be utilized.

Apply the 6 steps of Management Decision Making (MDM) to the below problem. Here is a link to a video that covers the 6 step MDM (Links to an external site.).

1. Recognition of Decision Requirement – Identify problem or opportunity
2. Diagnosis and Analysis – Analyze underlying causal factors
3. Develop Alternatives – Define feasible alternatives
4. Selection of Desired Alternative – Alternative with most desirable outcome
5. Implementation of Chosen Alternative – Use of managerial, administrative, and persuasive abilities to execute chosen alternative
6. Evaluation and Feedback – Gather information about effectiveness

Make sure to use data, logic, and critical thinking.  

An example from a undergrad class of MDM done a different sim. I expect more development, citation, and APA formatting from MBAs; but remember, keep it complete, clear, concise (you do have a word limit, not a word minimum), and correct… don’t overthink it, remember this assignment is to asses your critical thinking, ethical decision making, and written communication skills.

<<Mini-Case below>>

Mini-case background: The Board of Directors has asked you to develop two ethics policies for all current and future foreign operation. One will establish a policy for the common practice of making personal payments (“non-discretionary” or “grease” payments) to government officials in all foreign countries for the purpose of engaging in commerce. Define what is an acceptable ‘small’ payment.

1. Refuse to make any sort of payments.
2. Make small “grease” payments to government officials only
3. Make small “grease” payments to government and company officials
4. Make any “personal payments” according to local practice.

 I expect more development, citation, and APA formatting from MBAs; but remember, keep it complete, clear, concise (you do have a word limit, not a word minimum), and correct.

Only the ‘text’ in the body of the paper count toward the word count. Graphs/charts/pictures/bibliography/heading do not count toward word count.