Case Discussion Guide: The purpose of each case discussion is to help you assess a real-life business situation and recommend a solution. The following is a description of the format, standards, and guidelines which you are to follow in your case postings
1. Most cases will entail a problem, so you will first need to demonstrate your understanding of the problem at hand. Such a statement of the problem must include a brief explanation or illustration of the major issues and sub-issues that must be attended to by the organization if it is to resolve the primary problem.
2. Once you have identified the problem and sub-problems/issues you should indicate the various alternative courses of action which remain open to the organization and enable it to resolve the current and impending problem(s). A discussion of the pros and cons of each alternative should also be considered.
3. Considering the above you should be ready to offer a recommendation to management. This recommendation should be stated in detail; indicate what is to be done, who is to do it, when it is to be done, and how it is to be done. Note that it is important that you use the facts of the case to support your recommendation.
4. In addition to facts provided within the case, it may be possible to conduct some data analysis/supporting calculations to strengthen your evaluations and recommendation in #2 and #3 above.
This is highly recommended to defend your points in an objective manner and demonstrate your analytical abilities Alternatives should be mentioned only when deemed relevant and significant to your analysis.
If considered, in your evaluation, briefly review the alternatives and the reasons for their acceptance or rejection.
If you make any recommendation that is based upon some assumption, it is necessary to indicate its appropriateness and insure that it is reasonable and realistic Again, the recommendations must constitute a plan of action that will solve the major issues and sub- issues, prevent a recurrence of similar problems, and move the firm forward in terms of the objectives of the organization and its decision makers If facts are lacking or unobtainable, you may recommend an investigation or gathering of data prior to action.
As in any business decision/problem situation, an evaluation of the competitive situation and strengths and weaknesses of the organization should be undertaken.
In addition, consideration of future problems or peripheral questions may be included if deemed appropriate To summarize, your posts will need to cover the following sections: (1) problem statement, (2a) list of alternatives, (2b) evaluation of alternatives, (3a) recommendation, (3b) rationale, and (4) data analysis/ supporting calculations.
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