Explore research from three references from the textbook and how the research relates to the issue presented (at least one substantive paragraph per source).

Purpose
To explore strategic management issues through the lens of culture and satire.
Research Dilbert or the Office if you are not familiar with them. Know the characters.
Review a Dilbert comic
Actions
(from those provided) or an episode from the TV series The Office that concerns a strategic or management issue.
Research possible solutions to the issue presented.
Research how to do a paired comparison matrix (https://citoolkit.com/articles/paired-comparison/.).
Prepare the required analysis.
Deliverables
Report: Prepare a report that details your experiences and analysis.
The following should be the structure of your report:
Introduction
Information about Strip (include) or Episode (identify episode) – provide a brief summary of the strip/episode and the characters involved. If you are not familiar with the characters, do some research on Dilbert or the Office.
Issues presented in strip or episode – what are the management or strategic issues presented in the strip or episode?
Analysis
Explore research from three references from the textbook and how the research relates to the issue presented (at least one substantive paragraph per source).
Explore research from three external sources and how the research relates to the issue presented (at least one substantive paragraph per source).
Discuss your six sources. Apply the source to the issue under consideration.
Discuss how the issue impacts the overall strategic success of Dilbert’s company or the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company (the company in the Office).
Solution
Identify and explain three possible solutions. Present and explain three possible solutions to the issue presented. Be bold and creative (but realistic). The solutions should be game changers and impact the organization as a whole. A few pointers. Do not present a tool as a solution (e.g. a SWOT or PESTLE analysis or using the AFI framework). Do not present a solution that only impacts one person (e.g. sending the Pointy Hair Boss or Michael to management training). Do not propose firing the PHB or Michael. Move beyond solutions you might have offered in your earlier CMR courses. Think high level and strategically.
What are the pros and cons of each solution?
Pick one of the solutions as your preferred solution. Identify and explain your preferred solution.
Identify and explain three actions steps to implement the preferred solution.
Paired Comparison Matrix – prepare a Paired Comparison Matrix for your three possible solutions. Determine which option is best by conducting this exercise.
Conclusion – what you are taking away from the exercise? What you have learned from the exercise.
References – what sources did you use? Use APA formatting (see Module 0). For the textbook, use the following format – Hitt, Ch. #, Chapter Title, Section Heading, p. #. Make sure you also reference the sources in the body of the report (Name, p. #).
Presentation: Prepare a slide presentation in PowerPoint or Prezi summarizing your experiences and your analysis. It should complement your report and be a stand-alone (i.e. you can get a good picture of your work without having to go through the report). It should be no more than 10 slides. Make sure you use images and visuals, and that the slides are not too wordy (i.e. don’t just copy and paste from the report).

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