The Plush & Play Case Guidelines for Case Analysis Case Analysis Basic Structure The whole paper should not exceed four pages (including the cover page). You should structure your analysis in the following manner: 1. A cover page with your group name, the case name, the date, the course name 2. A 3-page maximum analysis that discusses the key strategic issue, alternatives, recommendation and an implementation/action plan. 3. Technically business case analyses do not require research but if the group did do so then additional points would be given. Guidelines for Case Analysis Case Analysis Outline I. Key Strategic Issue/Problem Identification Section (1-5 sentences) II. Alternatives Section to address the key issue (Minimum of three alternatives) 1. Blah blah blah Advantages Disadvantages
There would be three tables because there would be three alternatives.
Guidelines for Case Analysis Case Analysis Outline III. Recommendation section – Select one alternative and explain why you chose that alternative. What were your criteria for selection? IV. Implementation/Action Plan – How would your recommendation be implemented? Break down the steps needed in order to accomplish your recommendation. Activities Department Responsible Duration (in weeks/months/years)