Assignment Instructions

Please read the Strategic Planning in Lesedi District, South Africa case study
and complete an individual memo as per the instructions below.

Mr. Nkosi has hired you as a consultant. He has asked you to write a memo to
advise him on the core problems with the strategic planning process in the
district and specific steps to improve the process.

Please submit as a word document, and name your submission in the following
format: FINAL_lastname_firstname (so, for example, FINAL_Doe_John) 1 point
will be deducted if this structure is not followed.

Here are some some additional instructions for the memo:

General: Memo purpose and requirements

An analysis memo is a short document designed to communicate essential

information about an issue to a busy decision-maker. The purpose of this memo
is to provide an opportunity for you to develop skills in assessing an
organizational situation and providing support for a particular course of
recommended action. Your memo should include a brief overview of the
problems, an in-depth analysis of why these problems exist, and recommended
solutions to address these problems. Please use simple and direct style and
include a summary paragraph at the beginning of the memo. List references on
a separate concluding page (the references will not count toward the page limit)

Formatting requirements: 3 one-sided pages. Use normal margins and 12 point

Times New Roman font. Use memo format (headings and subheadings)
Substantive requirements: Use your knowledge of the class material to date to
create an original analysis and make a recommendation to address the issue at
hand. The case has multiple issues that can be addressed across the weeks'
topics. I recommend that you narrow in on 2-3 problems and analyze these
problems in depth, rather than providing a broad list of many issues.

Grading Rubric
CONTENT
Summary (one paragraph summary of your main points and recommendations)
Background/Diagnosis (explain why the problem(s) occurred. Identify causes
rather than list symptoms)
Recommendations/Analysis (what actions do you suggest should be taken to
address the problem? Use logic and arguments based on the readings to
support your recommended course of action)
Conclusion (end your memo + some tips for implementation)

PRESENTATION
Format: clear, well-organized; use of paragraph headings; memo format; follows
formatting guidelines from syllabus
Writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, style

Final Assignment 

Your final paper is a 3-page case analysis memo. A case memo is a

short document designed to communicate essential information
about an issue to a busy decision maker. The paper must identify
the problem as you see it, recommend solutions, and provide
support for your perspective. Please use simple and direct style,
putting your summary in the first paragraph. Late submissions will
be marked down 10% per day (3 points). 

Please read the Strategic Planning in Lesedi District, South Africa

case study and address the following question: Mr. Nkosi has hired
you as a consultant. He has asked you to write a memo to advise
him on the core problems with the strategic planning process in the
district and specific steps to improve the process.

Your memo should include a brief overview of the problems, an in-

depth analysis of why these problems exist, and recommended
solutions to address these problems. Use your knowledge of the
class material to date to create an original analysis and make a
recommendation to address the issue at hand. The memo should
include the following sections: Diagnosis/Analysis and
Recommendation/Action. The diagnosis should explain why the
problem(s) occurred and should analyze underlying causes rather
than list symptoms. The recommendation should suggest specific
actions that could be taken to address the identified problem. You
should frame your arguments based on the readings and contents
from this course. Also include an intro paragraph and concluding
paragraph summarizing the key points of your memo. 

Formatting requirements: 3 one-sided pages. Use normal margins

and 12 point Times New Roman font. You may use either single or
double spaces for the submission. Use memo format (headings and
subheadings). Writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style all
count. List references on a separate concluding page (the references
will not count toward the page limit)  Please submit your paper
through NYU classes. Submit as a word document, and name your
submission in the following format: FINAL_lastname_firstname (so,
for example, FINAL_Doe_John) 1 point will be deducted if this
structure is not followed.