CASE ANALYSIS REPORT FORMAT

Format; 5-7 pages double-spaced, typed performed by student groups

Desired write-up structure: Use headings & Appendices

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Primary/ Sub-ProblenS-
ln the problem statement pick an issue that is a central theme in the case. There are
usually more than one, state them, then choose one problem that will guide the rest of
your case write-up.

SHORT SUMMARY OF T;-IE FACTS

Usuallv only a few sentences

State the facts in the case that are reievant to your prohlern statement. This section
should build on the first.

ANALYSIS OF THE FACTS

Utilize the toals ta qa b*vond fhe stated facts

Utilize the tools presented in this course to organize the facts relevant to the case.
The analysis should point toward the alternatives and recomrnendations that follow. This
is the "meat" of the study and should be your longest section"

ALTERNATIVES

A nange af possible wavs / methads to resalve the identified problem

ln the case each company faces a decision point. You as an analyst must put yourself in
the situation as the decision maker or staff analyst and come up with reasonable
alternatives (3 perhaps) the firm could peruse.

RECOM MENDATIOI\}S I SOLUTIONS

Selection of an a{ternative and the underlvinq rationate

Your recommendation should be a solution to your indicated problem. The facts and
your analysis should support your recommendations.

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