5-2 IHP 600 Case Study: Kleiner and Genentech (2012): When Venture Capital Met Science
Using the link Harvard Business Publishing found in your course Table of Contents, read the case study Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech (2012) When Venture Capital Met Science, and write a paper analyzing the case.
IHP 600 Case Studies Guidelines and RubricOverview
Critical thinking is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Case studies are meant to connect real-world scenarios with theoretical teachings. Students are expected to test assumptions and find creative ways to consider all the facets contributing to analysis of the case.
Prompt
To begin, read the case study: Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech (2012) When Venture Capital Met Science.
Once you have reviewed the case study and researched the main points, write a paper that addresses the following:
- Summarize the scenario in which you identify the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation.
- Discuss the specific issue and secondary issues, and explain how they relate. Explain your reasoning and support your analysis with research from journal articles.
- Describe a solution to address the issues, explaining who should be involved in the solution, and identifying strengths and weaknesses of the solution. Be sure to analyze your own assumptions, and others’ assumptions, when considering the strengths and weaknesses of the solution.
- Describe at least two alternative solutions to the issues, and analyze their pros and cons. Consider why the solutions would or would not be effective, and the assumptions that are made in reference to the solutions.
- Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented, and discuss the implications of the solution.
What to Submit
Your paper must include a title page, 2-4 pages of writing, and a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 point font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations. You will submit your case study report as an attachment to the assignment box.
Module Five Case Studies RubricCriteriaMeets Expectations (100%)Partially Meets Expectations (70%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)ValueScenarioSummarizes the scenario and identifies the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situationSummarizes the scenario and identifies the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or accuracyDoes not summarize the scenario and does not identify the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation18IssuesDiscusses the specific issue and secondary issues, and explains how they relate, explaining reasoning and supporting analysis with research from journal articlesDiscusses the specific issue and secondary issues, and explains how they relate, explaining reasoning and supporting analysis with research from journal articles, but with gaps in detail, clarity, accuracy, or supportDoes not discuss the specific issue and secondary issues, and does not explain how they relate18SolutionDescribes a solution to address the issues, explaining who should be involved in the solution, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the solution, and analyzing one’s own and others’ assumptionsDescribes a solution to address the issues, explaining who should be involved in the solution, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the solution, and analyzing one’s own and others’ assumptions, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or logicDoes not describe a solution to address the issues18Alternative SolutionsDescribes at least two alternative solutions to the issues, analyzing their pros and consDescribes at least two alternative solutions to the issues, analyzing their pros and cons, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or logicDoes not describe at least two alternative solutions to the issues18EffectivenessExplains how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented, and discusses the implications of the solutionExplains how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented, and discuss the implications of the solution, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or logicDoes not explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented18Clear CommunicationConsistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audienceShows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understandingShows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication10Total:100%
