strategy class

Case study directions Students will be assigned a Harvard Case study as their term project. Emphasis will be placed on the

main problem being solved, key issues, and/or root causes. Students will be tasked with applying the

appropriate analytical tools to case data, both quantitative and qualitative. For some cases, root cause

analysis will be used to examine symptoms/key issues to derive alternative solutions mindful of the

cause(s). Alternatives will then be critically examined leading to a final solution set. For other cases, the

appropriate analytical tools will be used to choose among a set of currently existing alternatives. Finally,

some cases will require a combination of both analytical approaches.

Note: Students will be provided a “case coach” and grading rubric to assist in building case study

presentations/written analyses. Quality cases are usually in between 6 to 8 pages written, not including

visuals such as spreadsheets, tables, figures, and graphs. Since cases are self-contained, there is no need

for students to use research in addition to classroom materials. If you do cite the text, case, class

materials, etc., please give credit where credit is due by using in-text citations. If you cite resources in the

body of your case, you will also have to construct a reference page. Also, if you choose to cite materials

in addition to the case itself, please use APA format.