Steps4AnalyzingCaseStudies
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Case Studies Module Overview
Why use case studies
Learning objectives of case studies
Steps in analyzing a case
Common errors made in case study analysis
Sample Board Plans
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-2
Case Studies
A useful learning tool used in management education to give student a feel for the complexities if the real work and how the theories, models and research being studied can be used in practice.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-3
Learning Objective
To diagnose what the problems or issues in the case are, and why they have occurred, to consider a variety of solutions; and to justify what you believe to be the best solution.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-4
Steps in Analyzing Case Studies
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Gain an overview of the case
Establish what has happened (specify objectives)
Determine the causes
Develop possible solutions
Evaluate these solutions
Formulate recommendations (write up solutions)
Alternative: 1. What is the business problem; 2. What factors affect the problem; 3. How would your team solve the problem? Justification.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-5
1. Gain an overview of the case
Ask students to read the case quickly to gain familiarity with major events and characters and to note what seems to be the central problem(s). It’s a good idea to ask the students to read the case to be discussed prior to coming to class….but in practice this seldom happens.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-6
1. Gain an overview of the case
Note that case studies often contain substantial information with information presented in sometimes chaotic order.
Case studies usually present information chronologically. Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted
Case Studies Module Overview
Why use case studies
Learning objectives of case studies
Steps in analyzing a case
Common errors made in case study analysis
Sample Board Plans
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-2
Case Studies
A useful learning tool used in management education to give student a feel for the complexities if the real work and how the theories, models and research being studied can be used in practice.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-3
Learning Objective
To diagnose what the problems or issues in the case are, and why they have occurred, to consider a variety of solutions; and to justify what you believe to be the best solution.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-4
Steps in Analyzing Case Studies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gain an overview of the case
Establish what has happened (specify objectives)
Determine the causes
Develop possible solutions
Evaluate these solutions
Formulate recommendations (write up solutions)
Alternative: 1. What is the business problem; 2. What factors affect the problem; 3. How would your team solve the problem? Justification.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-5
1. Gain an overview of the case
Ask students to read the case quickly to gain familiarity with major events and characters and to note what seems to be the central problem(s). It’s a good idea to ask the students to read the case to be discussed prior to coming to class….but in practice this seldom happens.
Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted from the University of Technology Sydney Writing
4-6
1. Gain an overview of the case
Note that case studies often contain substantial information with information presented in sometimes chaotic order.
Case studies usually present information chronologically. Compiled by Darren Paproski - Adapted