Term Paper on "Management Logical Argument"

Quoted Instructions for "Management Logical Argument" Assignment:

4-pages

Management argument/Constantine paper

1. Describe the 4 different types of management structure described in the Constantine paper. Be clear and concise, but give just enough detail that a non-management reader can understand the fundamental differences between them.

2. Describe in a bit more detail the management structure you want to champion. Use any clear and concise method you like. Note that you may use a combination of styles, but you need to be very explicit

where you intend to apply each.

3. Do some research and figure out what premises are critical to making your argument, and then try to find facts and figures to justify those premises. You should use these in your argument.

4. Now, do some research and figure out what premises are critical to making the argument opposing yours, and then try to find facts and figures to discredit those premises.

5. Give a clear and convincing logical argument why this structure is best for Hybrid Motors. In this argument, you need to also argue that other possible structures are not as good. It is absolutely essential that you clearly state and justify your underlying premises, as well as make a valid logical argument for your management structure.

You are free to describe and argue using any style you like. You do not need to rely on a heavily technical argument - in fact, consider who your audience is - the person who hired you. But it should be possible to clearly pick out your premises, your logical flow, and your conclusions and how they were arrived at. Note that none of this implies a long, complex argument. In fact, the best argument is usually the most concise and straightforward argument possible. Eliminate any details that are irrelevant to your reasoning or conclusion. Use the Flesch index check to make your argument clear and readable.

D1. A 4-page paper. This is a strict limit, and includes all figures, references, etc. Follow closely the rubric given in the grading-rubric directory. You should be able to address points 1 and 2 on one page, leaving 3 pages for points 3-5.

This bibliography doesn't need to be extensive, but you need to cite these references at the place where you use them. For example,

if you want to, hypothetically, use a "fact" that says something like "Most startup companies, in their early phase of operation, choose a loose matrix structure to give maximum flexibility and communication with minimum management structure overhead.", then you must state a credible reference to show you're not just pulling that information "out of your hat". You should footnote that reference at the place where you use the information, so the reader can check your source right then, if he or she so chooses. You should back up any "fact" or opinion you express using this method.

Another useful approach is to use examples of success stories using the

approach you advocate, or use examples of failure stories using approaches that disagree with yours.

Note that there is also a requirement to make an argument *against*

management styles different from yours. You don't need to hit every single possible competing approach - instead, just figure out which approach have the best counter-argument to yours, and make a brief counter-argument against it. Again, don't just "talk out of your hat" - if you can find a "fact", credible opinion, or an interesting example of a failure using this approach, that's fine. Keep it simple, concisely back up what you say, and move on. If you do these things carefully, you can have a great result on this project. In a really great paper, an intelligent but non-technical reader should be able to quickly read it and immediately answer the following questions:

1. What are the main corporate goals and how do they relate to

the problem of choosing a management structure?

2. Exactly what is your proposed management structure?

3. What important premises are you assuming - what is your

view of people, information and organizations?

4. What is your reasoning? Or in the big picture, "Why, very

specifically, did you select *this* particular management style

over the other possible styles? If your reasoning is good, your

choice should "make sense", even to somebody who disagrees

with that choice.

1. Clearly introduces your problem - a reader who is not familiar with Hybrid Motors should be able to figure out what this paper is about just by reading this introduction.

2. Clearly states Hybrid Motors' important corporate goals and other relevant facts about the company.

3. Clearly states the management structure you advocate.

4. Selects appropriate premises, based upon the stated goals and conclusions, as well critical facts and evidence.

5. Clearly makes convincing a logical argument connecting premises to the stated conclusions.

6. Clearly refutes arguments opposing your chosen management structure.

Statement clear Statement weak Statement inadequate Statement

Please feel free to number the section corresponding to requirements

the biggest issue here is the LOGIC behind the choice.

you will receive via email:

Constantine paper*****”it*****s in PDF

hybrid motors*****”it*****s in PDF *****