Case study: Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech “When Venture Capital Met Science”

Case study: Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech “When Venture Capital Met Science”

Case study: Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech “When Venture Capital Met Science”

IHP 600 Module 5 Case Studies

Overview: 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 this 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.

Guidelines for Submission: 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.

Rubric

Critical Elements

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Not Evident

Values

Scenario

Summarizes the scenario and identifies the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation

Summarizes the scenario and identifies the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or accuracy

Does not summarize the scenario and does not identify the key points, the stakeholders, setting, and situation

18

Issues

Discusses the specific issue and secondary issues, and explains how they relate, explaining reasoning and supporting analysis with research from journal articles

Discusses 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 support

Does not discuss the specific issue and secondary issues, and does not explain how they relate

18

Solution

Describes 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

Describes 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 logic

Does not describe a solution to address the issues

18

Alternative Solutions

Describes at least two alternative solutions to the issues, analyzing their pros and cons

Describes at least two alternative solutions to the issues, analyzing their pros and cons, but with gaps in detail, clarity, or logic

Does not describe at least two alternative solutions to the issues

18

Effectiveness

Explains how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented, and discusses the implications of the solution

Explains 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 logic

Does not explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of the main proposed solution, once implemented

18

Articulation of Response

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

10

Total

100%