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Criteria for Evaluation of Case Analyses• Theory: How well do you apply appropriate conceptual materials from the readingsand lectures?• Data: How well do you utilize evidence (e.g., from research, course readings, casematerials) to develop your analysis, to make appropriate inferences, and to supportyour arguments?• Analysis: How well do you integrate theory and data to forge a coherent/integratedanalysis and assessment of the key managerial and organizational issues?• Recommendations: How well do you translate your analysis into a specific action planthat goes beyond general recommendations? How well do you addressimplementation issues?• Organization and Writing: How clear and well organized is your written and in-classpresentation of material? What is the professional quality of your write-up?Note: All written work should be typed using 12-point Times New Romanand 1” margins.Criteria for Evaluation of Class ParticipationYour class participation is evaluated in two ways: (1) Engagement in ExperientialLearning Activities (e.g., Reflected Best Self) and (2) Quality of Contribution to ClassDiscussion. Specifically, we will consider the extent to which your comments: reflect an accurate and thoughtful understanding of the case or readings, do not just repeat what others have said (a sign you haven’t listened), provide new insights and draw on relevant personal experiences, move the discussion in productive directions (e.g., do not monopolize classtime, side-track issues under consideration, ask questions more appropriatelyaddressed outside of class, or otherwise distract the class), rely on facts, evidence, and logic (not just opinion), contribute to an environment of open dialogue, informed debate and learning.In other words, we are interested in the quality of your comments. You may askfor feedback on your class participation at any time.Our discussions will be energetic, with individuals advancing and holding strong views.Developing a professional style of giving and receiving criticism will contribute to yoursuccess as a leader and in this course. Listen carefully and objectively to yourclassmates; view disagreements as an opportunity for learning. By probing,challenging, and defending points of view, we may find where one individual hasweighed certain factors more heavily, made different assumptions, or interpreted factsfrom a different perspective. Identifying sources of conflict can lead to a clearerunderstanding of the situation and the benefits of alternative courses of action.