CASE STUDY

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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