Case analysis

Case 7.1, The Politics of Performance Appraisal   found in the attached textbook, page 201-204

The essay should be related to the material covered in chapter 7--detailed topics can be found in the

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The purpose of the case analyses is to apply course concepts to situations that real companies have experienced. For each analysis, please number and respond to the questions immediately following the case, but do not write the questions themselves. Your answers to the questions should include specific references to relevant material in the chapter in which the case is found.

Each case analysis should be 600-750 words, which is approximately two-and-a-half double-spaced typewritten pages. Please use double-spacing and a 12-point font. There should be no headers or footers on any page, and page numbers are optional.

         Quality of writing, length, and format                                             10 points

         Thoroughness of responses to questions                                         20 points

         Specific references to relevant material in the case’s chapter           20 points