Menlo Innovations: Case Analysis

Case Study



Purkayastha, D., & Faheem, H. (2008). Menlo Innovations: A new approach to workplace and project management. IBS Center for Management Research. Retrieved from https://www(dot)thecasecentre(dot)org/students/products/view?id=85815



Objectives



Upon successful completion of the case study, students will be able to



illustrate how effective leadership from top-management fosters innovation in a company,

compare and contrast the firm's approach to project management with the practices of traditional software project management,

demonstrate the significance of effective project planning in the success of a company,

argue how the implementation of an innovative working environment benefits the company and team members,

demonstrate how the adaption of flexible team effort yields optimal gains for the firm,

explain the difference between leading and managing a project, and

explain cooperative relationships in project management team building.

Instructions



Refer to the selected case study for details of case and case question(s)

Submission should be a maximum of 3 pages double-spaced (excluding title page and reference page), and should follow APA referencing style.

UNIT CASE STUDY 1: MENLO INNOVATIONS: A NEW APPROACH TO WORKPLACE & PROJECT
Case Study
Purkayastha, D., & Faheem, H. (2008). Menlo Innovations: A new approach to workplace and project management. IBS Center for Management Research. Retrieved from https://www.thecasecentre.org/students/products/view?id=85815
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the case study, students will be able to
• illustrate how effective leadership from top-management fosters innovation in a company,
• compare and contrast the firm's approach to project management with the practices of traditional software project management,
• demonstrate the significance of effective project planning in the success of a company,
• argue how the implementation of an innovative working environment benefits the company and team members,
• demonstrate how the adaption of flexible team effort yields optimal gains for the firm,
• explain the difference between leading and managing a project, and
• explain cooperative relationships in project management team building.
Instructions
• Refer to the selected case study for details of case and case question(s)
• Submission should be a maximum of 3 pages double-spaced (excluding title page and reference page), and should follow APA referencing style.
Evaluation
Unit Case Study 1 will be marked in its entirety out of 100. The following rubric indicates the criteria students are to adhere to, and their relative weights to the assignment overall.

Unit Case Study 1 will be marked in its entirety out of 100. The following rubric indicates the criteria students are to adhere to, and their relative weights to the assignment overall. Activity/Competencies Demonstrated % of Final Grade1. Critical Analysis and Research (70%) a. Depth of background summary /40 b. Appropriateness of research /302. Communication (20%) a. Uses language clearly and effectively /10 b. Information organized intelligently and holistically /103. Attention to Detail (10%) a. APA Referencing and formatting (title, headings, and references) /5 b. Spelling and grammar /5Total /100