Project+2.1

In Chapter 2-1 we discussed the six step problem solving model that can be used to solve a business problem. Companies have to make decisions constantly. Every time a company decides how to use its time, money, an energy they are making an economic decision.

For this mini-project, pick two partners to work with. You will use Case Study #1 "Major League Baseball in Mexico" as your basis for using the decision making model shown on page 29 in the textbook.

With your group, read the case and answer the study questions at the end. Then, make a digitial (electronic) respresentation of the decision model and show how the company in the case study followed the decision making process. You may do this in Word or PowerPoint(both programs have an Insert Chart/Graph function where you can create a chart similar to the model). Each group should turn in one model to the drop folder. Make sure the names of all three group members are on the chart.

You will present this chart to the entire class as a mini presentation. All three group members must participate.


 * CATEGORY || **20 ** || **15 ** || **10 ** || **5 or less ** ||
 * **Concepts** || The chart information and presentation shows a superior understanding of all six steps in the problem solving model || The chart information/presentation shows an adequate understanding of the steps of the model although some steps may not by fully formulated or thought out. || The chart information/presentation is missing one or more steps.Not all group members have participated in the process. || The chart information/presentation does not represent an adequate understanding of the decision making process. Lack of group dynamic apparent. ||
 * **Chart ** || Includes 6 properly labeled steps in logical progression. || Missing one element || Missing two elements || Missing three or more elements(obviously incomplete) ||
 * **Formatting** || The chart is well designed, uses color and technique, and is representative of a superior effort in construction.. || The chart is adequately designed, but does not go above and beyond normal expectations. || The chart is poorly designed or unclear, minimal effort is noted. || The chart is incomplete or illegible, or contains many errors ||
 * **Relevancy to Case Study** || Information clearly relates to the case study. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the case study, but may miss some relevant information. || Information relates in part to the case study but may miss major points/issues. No details and/or examples are given. || Information has little or nothing to do with the issues covered in the case study. ||
 * **Required Elements ** || The information contained in the project includes all required elements as well as additional information. || All required elements are included in the project. || All but 1 of the required elements are included in the project. || Several required elements were missing. ||