Part of a larger group paper about failed leadership. The group is discussing fa
Part of a larger group paper about failed leadership. The group is discussing failed leadership at Theranos (founded by Elizabeth Holmes). We are discussing some of the failed leadership attributes at the company.
For this writing assignment, I will be focusing on deception and misrepresentation at the company. 1 1/2 – 2 pages should focus on the analysis of deception and misrepresentation at Theranos. Analysis should be written as such:
a. 1st Paragraph.
● State the conclusions you will be drawing from your analysis, e.g., “This section argues that the inter-group coordination problems at ABC derive from three sources: 1) weak leadership
….”
● Briefly anticipate the arguments you will present to support those conclusions, e.g., “We arrived at these conclusions by applying leader-member exchange theory to . . . “.
● Describe the sub-sections that follow, e.g., “Our discussion is organized as follows: . . .”
b. Body of the Analysis. Present specific arguments and evidence to support each of the conclusions you introduced in the first paragraph, e.g., “Weak Leadership. An analysis of Joe’s leadership style using leader-member exchange theory suggests that . . .”.
c. Additional Hints.
● Use appropriate concepts from class to sharpen and integrate your analysis.
● Assume that the reader is already familiar with the facts of the case.
The final 1 1/2 – 2 pages should focus on the recommendation. The recommendation(s) should be written as follows:
a. 1st Paragraph. State the recommendations you will be making, e.g., “We propose 3 solutions . . .”
b. Body. Give your rationale for each recommendation, including an in-depth discussion of benefits and barriers. For each recommendation, identify specific action steps that must be taken. Explain what will be done, who should be involved, when it should take place, etc.
c. Look forward. Whereas your analysis was based on the past, your recommendations should look to the future. Don’t tell management what they should have done. Focus on what to do now.
PowerPoint slides:
1 slide for analysis
1 slide for recommendation
