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Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................
Analysis...............................................................................................................................................
Alternatives..........................................................................................................................................
Recommendation and Implementation Plan........................................................................................
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................
Exhibits................................................................................................................................................
References.........................................................................................................................................
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
What is the purpose of this report?
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What problem is being addressed? Summarize briefly—avoid unnecessary detail
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Introduction
Introduction
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What is the context (or background) of the report? (What has prompted this report?)
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What is the problem? (Answer this in one clear statement if possible .)
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What factors (e .g ., stakeholders, timelines, underlying issues) should be considered in developing a
recommendation?
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What recommendation(s) are you making?
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How will you support your recommendations in your report? (Give us a roadmap of the sections your
report .)
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Analysis
Analysis
Examine the problem being faced—what are the contributing factors?
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Show us the steps you’ve used to reach your recommendation and implementation plan .
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How do course concepts apply to the case?
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What are the related exhibits? Be sure to refer to them explicitly in your text e .g ., “The organizational
structure includes 3 managers and 12 support staff (see Exhibit 1) .”
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Analysis
Alternatives
What are the alternatives the decision-maker can choose among?
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What decision criteria should be used to evaluate the alternatives?
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Recommendation and Implementation Plan
Recommendation and Implementation Plan
Tell us about the recommendation in detail: What exactly are you asking them to do? How many steps
are involved? What equipment or expertise will be needed?
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Next, explain your Action Plan, including:
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Who will be responsible for what part of the action plan?
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When will the different parts of the recommendation be implemented? Short-, medium-, and
longterm action plan?
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What will the cost be of these required actions?
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What will the impact of this recommendation be on other parts of the organization?
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What problems do you anticipate, and how can develop contingency plans?
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Conclusion
Conclusion
What have you told us? Remind us what the most important point of your report is .
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Succinctly restate your recommendation and tie in these two points:
1 . why should they implement your recommendations?
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2 . what will be the outcome if the recommendations are implemented successfully?
(What will the benefits be?)
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Exhibits
Exhibits
What extra information (figures, tables, charts) will help you support your recommendations? Number
them Exhibit 1, 2, etc .
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References
Before you start writing, ask your instructor what style to use for your referencing .
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