Objectives

Executive Summary: This is to be done by the student. The typical response should explain these items as below and be similar in content and analysis.

Responses will be in a compact format. The content of the papers should not exceed three pages in length excluding the title page, executive summary, and any references.

Guidelines

Start with the explanation of the analysis of two conditions.  

• What happens to procurement and its relationship with the supply base when the need for budgeted cost management interferes with communication, relationships, and other outside market pressures?  

• How does market competition influence your ability to sell for a price that allows you to cover costs and still make margin?  

Then, address these questions:  

• Are we facing a situation where other competition can out-compete you? If yes, then what is to be done about it? How do you manage the supply base whose members do not understand the symbiotic relationships that they possess when we need them to feel our competitive pressures?  

• What type of correction and outcome are you expecting while using the cost management process?  

When you are finished, submit this item to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.  

See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.  

Grading Rubrics

Case Study Paper Grading Rubric  

Category  Points  %  Description  

Content  80   88  1. Provide correct executive summary  

2. Accuracy in content of required answers  

3. Supporting information on conclusions  

The paper is well written.  

Grammar   5   6  The rules of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are followed, and transitions are concise.  

Formatting and APA Usage   5   6  There is an executive summary and answers to questions and references where necessary. APA format is followed throughout the paper.  

Total  90  100  A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.