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Individual Assignment Case Study Guidelines

The main purpose of the paper is to show that you have mastered the theories, concepts and models in the course. Mastery includes the selection of an appropriate theories/models and using them to better understand, explain, and predict issues and best practice solutions applicable to this case.

Please read the case study "Executive Succession Management Program at Amend Management Consulting" (pages 192 to 194) and answer the three (3) questions related to the case.

Support your suggested answers and solutions by course materials and additional secondary research.

1. The Basics

• Make a short debrief (introduction) of the case study to showcase your understanding of the case. Respond to all three questions. Conclusion to the paper is not required.
• Use 12 point Times New Roman, margins, and left justified.

2. Style

• Provide clear, simple, direct, concise responses to the questions using relevant theories and best practice recommendations. Avoid generalizations (e.g., "Succession planning is a topic of great importance to managers").
• Stay focused on your topic.

3. Scholarly Research means articles in peer reviewed journals. These are journals that publish articles that are considered to be of high quality as determined by a panel of experts in the field. Please find two (2) reliable sources to analyze the existing succession management policy and recommend some improvements to it.

• Please use at least two scholarly articles, published within the past ten (10) years. It does not matter whether the article supports, contradicts, or builds upon the ideas in the textbook. What is important is that you demonstrate that you read the article and that you incorporate the idea(s) in the paper in a meaningful way.
• Cite using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. https://www.apastyle.org (link will open in new window)

4. Plagiarism

This paper is your work and you are responsible for what is in it. Plagiarism is a very serious offense, and the consequences are severe. Make yourself aware of them. If you have any doubts about what constitutes plagiarism in general or questions about a specific situation, please ask me before you submit. I would be happy to help you. Your assignment will be reviewed by Turnitin for plagiarism.

5. Layout

• Please use cover page provided.
• Number the pages.
• Use the questions as sub-headings. Put them in bold italics. (You don't need to start a new page for each answer)
• Turn questions into separate headings for your assignment.

6. Evaluation Criteria

• Your selection and meaningful incorporation of course-related theory to respond to the questions posed.
• The breadth and depth of scholarly research incorporated in the report.
• The degree to which the report is well written. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to technical requirements are all important. Make sure you allow yourselves sufficient time to edit, review, and edit again your writing.
• The appropriate use of APA guidelines.