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Case Analysis

Process

Realize that there is a vast amount of information that is included in a typical case. Do not become overwhelmed.
Read the case carefully and make marginal notes when necessary.
Familiarize yourself with information from general to specific.
Identify the primary audience for case analysis.
Determine what the actual problem is and recognize its causes.
Prioritize by establishing which factors will be most important in influencing the business; identify its goals and values.
Develop some possible solutions, based on course concepts, to the problem at hand.
Decide which solution will be the best choice to solve the problem.
Select a recommended solution that leaves other alternative solutions open as backups.
Meet with other class members after preparing your own case. It often helps to discuss different points of view and obtain feedback.
Participate in class discussions that challenge your analysis.
Write the final draft of the case analysis.
Check over this final draft for grammar and punctuation errors.
Use the checklist provided here to make sure that all main parts of the case analysis are addressed.

REVIEW

What do you consider to be the most crucial step(s) in the process of your case analysis? Why? Justify your response(s).

Six Steps for Problem Analysis

Remember these six steps for problem analysis as defined by Professor Edward G. Wertheim, College of Business Administration, Northeastern University

Step One: Comprehend the Case Situation

Step Two: Define the Problem

Step Three: Identify the Causes

Step Four: Generate Alternative Solutions

Step Five: Make a Decision

Step Six: Take Action

from http://web.cba.neu.edu/~ewertheim/introd/cases.htm

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Case Analysis

Candice Chovanec Melzow began working in the Academic Center as a peer writing tutor in Spring 2002. Candice received a B.A. in English Literature with teacher certification in May 2004 and an M.A.I.S. with concentrations in literature and history in May 2006.