Case Report
Cases provide a context for application of analytic concepts, and illustrate the issues that arise in the complex decision making situations that typically face top-management. As in real business problems, there are no “right’’ answers for case studies that we will examine in the course, although there are correct and incorrect ways to analyze or approach them.
The challenge for the student is to
(1) examine the facts and the data contained in the case,
(2) employ the analytical frameworks learned in earlier classes (and concurrently),
(3) reach conclusions, and
(4) make specific recommendations that will resolve the issues presented by the case
To prepare for a case, you should read the case and analyze the data that it presents. Texts and readings from earlier courses should be used to the extent that they assist in your preparation. A thorough preparation for discussions includes systematically
(1) outlining the major issue presented by the case,
(2) identifying the analytical techniques or frameworks appropriate for resolving the problem, and (very important)
(3) outlining steps to implement a specific course of action that is supported by the analysis. Also need both excel and word file
