ASSIGNMENT
Students will select a problem in the Enron work environment to focus on for a 2-part informational report. These problems are, based on the film and occurred during the time period of 1985-2002 , but they should be analyzed in a historical and modern-day context. You will need to provide any and all necessary details to effectively complete all parts of the project.
Part 1Incident Report:
Assignment: Students will construct an incident reportminimum 1 page in lengthabout one incident, accident, or near-miss that appears in the film Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Focus on how language was used to incite the incident or avoid it. The film link is available here: https://watchdocumentaries.com/enron-the-smartest-guys-in-the-room/Links to an external site.
Outline:
Narrative (1 par.): Recreates the context of the incident (focus on ONE incident in the film); must be clear, focused, and thorough but also concise.
Cause(s) (1-2 par.): Identifies a single cause or multiple causes for the one incident noted in the Narrative, but either approach should thoroughly explain how the cause(s) led to the incident. In other words, more is not necessarily better. However, do not skip causes to get out of doing more work. Any gaps in logic will lose points.
Concerns (at least 2 par.): Identify at least two issues that were or should have been raised because of the incident. These may be presented as a list, though the section should include an introductory sentence. Explanations should use complete sentences.
Recommendations (1 par.): Address the hypothetical (if no action for your chosen incident was taken in the film) and/or real investigation of the incident and ways that could have prevented it, so this section should include where one might need to start looking to find meaningful research on the issue.
Reference: Cite the film using MLA 9th edition style
Additional Criteria:
This document will be formatted using appropriate headings (level and style) and will demonstrate an awareness of page design. The Informational Report template is found here: Incident Informational Report Example.docx Download Incident Informational Report Example.docx
Tone should focus on conveying ideas objectively despite being a high pressure situation.
Source Restrictions: Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room film only
Part 2Directive:
Assignment: Students will construct a directiveroughly 1 page in lengthto fellow employees that explains changes to be implemented to prevent the incident from recurring.
Outline:
Summary (1 par.): Explain what problem is being addressed (Stay objective)
New Policy: State the new policy clearly, concisely, and explicitly; include potential penalties for breaking the new policy.
New Procedure to be Implemented: Prepare a clear set of instructions to be followed by employees to prevent the incident from recurring.
Contact Information: Provide contact information (2 types) for those who have further questions.
Additional Criteria:
This document will be formatted to demonstrate an awareness of page design.
Tone should focus solely on being assertive but approachable.
Source Restrictions: Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room film only
