Report One – worth 5%:
Should include:
· Have read the case study and begun the formulation of direction
· Assigned workload with an equitable distribution
· A basic outline in proper form (See Case Study Analysis Guidelines)
· Have a Problem Statement formulated
· Be at least two type written pages-in paragraph form
· Your Cover Page (with your group name – be creative! and the names of those who contributed)
· Your Table of Contents
After reading the case, what steps should I follow?
5.1 Situation analysis/Size – up/ Assumptions
· Key decision – makers in case, their title, name of firm etc…
· Summarize the facts of case
· Identify symptoms occurring
· Identify Critical interferences
· Outline your Assumptions
5.2 The Problem Statement
· Broad corporate perspective of root cause
· Follow the 4 rules of thumb – only one sentence/ in the form of a question -short- and long-term perspective/ no names
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