- Best learning methodology used by the best business schools
- Based on realistic business concerns
- Process used to solve cases is similar to actual business processes on problem solving
- Develops analytical capabilities
- Develops data or fact handling skills
- Develops team effectiveness skills
- Develops communication and presentation skills
- Case no single connect answer
1. READ
- Get a sense of the whole case
- Look at the case before you read it (Titles and headings; Central Characters;Story)
- Look for thee broad outlines
- Read twice
- Define key issues in the case
- Identify info relevant to
- Distinguish the major issues
Case Format
- Statement of the Problem (Get 1 problem not all)
-provides scope and limitation
-usually in question format
-statements are concise and straight to the point
- Objectives
- Areas for consideration
- Select only related information
- List as major assumptions
- Uses different frameworks in summarizing key facts (SWOT, 5 Porters..., 3 generic strategies: cost inclusive, focus strategy/niche, differentiation)
- Alternative Courses of Action (ACA) (pros and cons of each)
- Conclusion and Recomendation (select best ACA, reasons, details, contigencies)
- References (in APA format)
MANagement = people/yourself before others (pushing the weakest forward so no one gets left behind)
Mirror vs. Windows Concept
Mirror Concept - look at yourself and see what you lack ( Good Leader) > praise yourself (Bad Leader)
Window Concept - look at the window and praise people ( Good Leader) > blame others (Bad Leader)
Case Analysis Discussion
- 30 mins. discussion
- read the case carefully and briefly