Hints for Case Study Process

1) Read quickly the first time through, note the titles/nature of data in
exhibits,

2) Read it a second time through carefully, with hi liter and pencil in hand,
make notes in margins, review exhibits more rigorously for relevant content.

Thinking Topics when Analyzing a Case

Situation (What’s going on here? How much time do we have to make a

decision? What’s the broad landscape look like?)

Objective (Who am I? and What do I want to accomplish?)

Information to be gathered (What information can I add that will help me

make my decision how to best reach my objective?)

Alternatives (What options do I have to choose from and what are the pros
and cons of each alternative?)

Recommendations (Which option have I chosen and why?)

Action Plan (What steps do I need to take?)

Headings for Case Based Written Examinations

All of the above except for Situation as you can assume reader is familiar
with the Situation.
Headings for Formal Report on Business Case
Same as for written examinations plus a 1-2 page Executive Summary
placed at the front of the report. In this Executive Summary there should be
a concise description of the Objective(s), Recommendation and a brief
Action Plan.