Case study analysis format

Case study analysis format

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  Case Study AnalysisFormat 1. In each case the presenters will play the role of consultants who provide analysis and advice for the pertinent decision maker(s) in the situation. 2. All presentations must be completed with Powerpoint slides (or equivalent presentation program) Organization • (5 minutes) Present an Overview of the case situation: names and positions, dates, locations, a synopsis of exhibits, tables and dialogues, and other perspectives on the information provided. • (10 minutes) Organize and review the known facts of the Existing Situation in terms of Strengths and Weaknesses of the firm(s) in the case history by focusing on the pertinent business factors from the following list: communication, intercultural differences, ethics, and management. Also you may want to consider personnel, marketing, advertising, finance, accounting, logistics, distribution, production, costs, and pricing. • (2 minutes) Deliver a succinct Statement of Problem(s) in a clear, concise, complete manner using no more than two sentences. • (10 minutes) Review a list of five Options each described with corresponding Advantages and Disadvantages using analysis and projections based on the business functions above. Possible solutions: ( #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 ) (from: status quo -- to: radical change) Explain your Recommendation from the above possible solutions for one course of action that represents your opinion of the best solution or combination of solutions. • (40 minutes) Respond to any questions during the class Discussion. • Post the visuals from your presentation on the online course page. SIMERAL/ Case studies September 23, 2013