BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CASE ANALYSIS OUTLINE

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I. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Based on your perusal of the case under review, define the perceived problem
presented in two or three sentences. Make sure to specifically identify the underlying
cause of the conflict and not merely the surface symptoms of the problem.

II. STATEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES

Determine the goals that your recommendation seeks to achieve. These objectives
must be presented in a SMART manner, i.e., specific, measurable, attainable, realistic
and time bound manner.

III. ASSUMPTIONS

Identify other factors attendant to the case at hand that may not be specifically indicated
in the case study, but must be assumed to better understand the case and to limit or
enhance the discussions.

V. ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTION

Identify at least three possible solutions to the problem in bullet or numeric form, each of
which must achieve the goals stated in the Statement of the Objectives.

VI. ANALYSIS

Discuss in detailed narrative form each Alternative Course of Action, presenting the
advantages and disadvantages of the same.

V. RECOMMENDATION

Identify which Alternative Course of Action you will recommend given your analysis of
the facts of the case, and evaluation of the different options considered.

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