discuss the case study, Atlantic Waterfowl Celebration (PDF Attached), focusing on
the following elements of the case:
1) Identify the problem: The case notes a number of challenges facing the festival. When
identifying the primary, fundamental problem(s), articulate an overall problem statement that is
inclusive of all the challenges.
2) Diagnose the cause(s): The case recounts a number of things that have gone wrong in past
festivals. Identify the core, underlying cause(s) that would explain all of these failures.
3) Prescribe possible alternatives: Are the alternatives structural in nature? Or are other,
non-structural alternatives available?
4) Recommend a plan of action (decision/implementation): What part of your plan of action is
structural in nature? Are there non-structural recommendations? Referring to Chapter 1 of
Project Leadership – Step by Step: Part I (PDF Attached), is this case about a
small/medium-sized project or something larger? Does your response to the case change,
based on the size of the project?
5) State the importance and relevance of the case to the study of business.
Paper will be assessed following:
1) Description of the Case and Identification of Major Issues.
2) Connections to Readings, Material and Research.
3) Depth and Scope of Analysis.
4) Solutions and Strategies.
5) Writing Clarity and Quality.
6) APA formatting.
