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English 103
Essay #4: Theranos
For this essay assignment, consider the importance of critical thinking in
entrepreneurial endeavors. By and large, successful and prolific companies
safeguard a certain standard of performance, care, logistics/workflow, and
consumer satisfaction.
By now, you have realized that there were inconsistencies and flaws in all
these areas at Theranos.
For this essay, write a comparing-contrasting essay focused on critical
thinking skills:
Problem-solving
Self-reflection
Flexibility and adaptation
Ability to analyze and conceptualize
Effective communication
Cooperative teamwork
Passion for creation and innovation
Engagement in life-long learning/ education
Contrast (look for differences) the way a major successful company has
safeguarded its brand and the public’s interest with Theranos, a defunct
medical diagnostic company founded and led by Elizabeth Holmes.
You may also wish to compare (look for similarities) between the
companies.
Prompt Question: How has your selected company safeguarded its
company’s culture and customer relationships in contrast to the poor
business practices and culture that were dominant at Theranos? How was/is
critical thinking a crucial part of the company’s culture or lacking in the
company culture (in the case ofTheranos)?
Value:20% ofoverall
grade
NOTECAREFULLY:Vague,overlygeneral responsestothe
prompt will receivelow scores. High-scoringessays must
providespecificandrelevantdetails.
Requirements:
Fivepages(double-spaced,TNR12-point font)
MLAstyle
Thesis-driven
Respondtothepromptsandaddresstheuse/ lackofcritical thinkingskills
Providesufficientconcreteandspecificexamples
Useat least four researchsources(BadBloodcountstowardstheresearchsources–so
three moreinaddition)
Useat leastTHREEquotesfrom thebookBadBlood
Useat leastONEquotefrom thebookYouAre NotSoSmart (McRaney)
Includea WorksCitedpage
Keepyoursimilarityreportunder15%
Due Dates
Brainstorm due Thursday, 12/3
Outline due Tuesday, 12/8
Rough Draft due Wednesday, 12/9
Peer Review due Thursday, 12/10
Final Draft due Friday, 12/11
NOTE: All assignments will include a penalty-free 3-day extension for every
person in the course. However, uploading the rough draft late may mean
that you miss the peer review opportunity.
Tips:
This essay requires a strong set of research skills. Be sure to reach out to
the research librarians and peer tutors available from the MSJC library
home page to help you locate research sources about your selected
company. Bad Blood (coursebook) has enough specific detail for you to write
about the creation and complications of Theranos.
Suggested Sources on Business
Ethics:
Moon, Chris. Business Ethics. Profile Books Ltd, 2001.
EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=e000xna&AN=179684&site=ehost-live.
Paliwal, Manisha. Business Ethics. New Age International,
2006. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=e000xna&AN=258328&site=ehost-live.
Bowie, Norman. Business Ethics in the 21st Century. 1st ed.
2013., Springer Netherlands, 2013, doi:10.1007/978-94-007-
6223-7.
NOTE: Listed below are full-text e-books available through the college library. Do
NOT read the books word for word. Instead, browse the book’s table of contents
for interesting chapters. Then, skim the chapter for useful quotes or relevant
paraphrases. Be sure to cite the books if you use them.
Suggested Businesses to Compare with Theranos:
Costco
Chipotle
Chik-fil-A
Apple
Microsoft
Tesla Motors
Ford Motor Co.
Toyota
Coach
Nike
And many more!
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