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IKEA Case Study Write-Up

Introduction

Determine a thesis. Summarize, in one sentence, the principal outcome of your analysis. This is the thesis for your report and should be clearly stated in the first few paragraphs. The introduction identifies the central problem.

Accept Invitation, investigate claims, partner,

Background

Take the central problem, and place it in a context providing background information about thecase.

Do not reiterate or rehash the facts stated in the case. Rather, place the case in a researchcontext.

The background section demonstrates me that you have conducted research regarding thetypes of problems that the case study describes.

Be sure that your written presentation focuses your diagnosis of the problems on the mostimportant issues.

Key Problems

This is where you identify your thoughts about the problems that exist. It is considered a veryimportant part of the report.

Start with the who-when-where-what-why-how typical questions. Ask yourself here as youponder the situation

What are the problems at this company? There certainly is usually more than one problem.Identify the ones you see as being instrumental to the success of the company or its project.

Alternatives

Now that you have conducted research and placed the problem(s) into a context, you will haveinformed choices about the alternative solutions to the problem(s).

You are not expected to analyze all possible alternatives. However, you should have consideredseveral alternatives when you formed your opinion about the case.

Discuss these alternatives and why you rejected them in determining your solution to the case. Why are these viable alternatives? What are the constraints (e.g.

money, time, personnel, resources) imposed and the reason that you do not recommend the

alternative at this time

Proposed Solutions


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Discuss your proposed solution providing support with solid evidence. Generally, you shouldonly provide one proposed solution. Keep in mind that in the context of

the case study, the characters or company can only start on one solution at a time.

Which one do you propose and why? Justify why this solution is the best option through alogical argument supported by research.

The proposed solution should be specific and realistic.

Conclusions for Future - Recommendations

If appropriate, you may conclude your written analysis with a discussion of the implications ofthe problems you identified on the functioning of the organization or on the relationship among

individuals in the case.

You may also want to make recommendations for further action that might be taken to resolvesome of these issues.

Be specific about what should be done and who should do it. This section discusses specific strategies that the individuals in the case can do to accomplish the

proposed solution.

Sign-up: do not have to utilize as many resources. But, you need to be more of a partnershipwith well-known NGO and Rugmark to ensure follow-through. With something so culturally

engrained, it is going to take a lot of effort to change. Establish a more detailed plan of action

and list of consequences for failing to adhere to guidelines.

What really happened: IKEA does not tolerate child labor and works actively to prevent it. The IKEA

Way on Preventing Child Labor.

The IKEA Group of Companies (IKEA) acknowledges the fact that Child Labour does

exist in various countries. However, IKEA disassociates itself from Child Labour, and

works actively against it. The complexity of the Child Labour problem requires a

consistent, long-term effort to create broad-based and enduring developments.

IKEA respects different cultures and values in countries where IKEA operates and

sources its products, without compromising the basic requirements regarding the

Rights of the Child.

IKEA requires that all suppliers shall recognise the U.N. Convention on the Rights of

the Child, and that the suppliers comply with all relevant national and internationallaws, regulations and provisions applicable in the country of production.

Suppliers are obliged to take the appropriate measures to ensure that no Child Labour

occurs at suppliers and their sub-suppliers places of production.

If Child Labour is found in any place of production, IKEA will require the supplier to

implement a corrective action plan. If corrective action is not implemented within the

agreed time-frame, or if repeated violations occur, IKEA will terminate all business with


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the supplier concerned.

Young workers of legal working age have, until the age of 18, the right to be protected

from any type of employment or work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which

it is carried out, is likely to jeopardise their health, safety or morals.

IKEA therefore requires all its suppliers to ensure that young workers are treated

accordingly, this includes measures to avoid employment during school hours. Limits

for working hours and overtime should be set with special consideration to the workers

low age.

The supplier shall maintain documentation for every worker verifying the workers date

of birth. In countries where such official documents are not available, the supplier must

use appropriate assessment methods as per local practice and law.

All suppliers are obliged to keep IKEA informed at all times about all places of

production (including their sub-suppliers). Through the General Purchasing Conditions

for the supply of products to the IKEA Group of Companies, IKEA has reserved the

right to make unannounced visits at any time to all places of production (including

their sub-suppliers) for goods intended for supply to IKEA. The IKEA Group

furthermore reserves the right to, at its sole discretion, assign an independent third

party to conduct inspections in order to ensure compliance with the IKEA Way on

Preventing Child Labour.

Third Party auditors. UNICEF. Fix the root of the child labor problem by fixing debt, poverty, lack

of access to education, and ill health.

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