Please read and review the case. Attached You will then analyze it following the exact five-step format below maximum 5 pages, plus exhibits (if any).
Case Method –
Define the problem –
In one or two sentences, state what you see as the problem in the case.
Do NOT start stating the background of the organization; do NOT summarize information from
the case. You must focus on a specific problem.
Gather pertinent facts – list the facts that relate only to the problem statement.
This is your one chance to state facts from the case.
Develop/propose alternative solutions – list all the ways that the problem could be dealt with in order to bring about a solution.
In other words, in this step, you are to simply list – NOT comment on – possible solutions to the problem, whether you agree with them or not. Give the options.
Analyze/evaluate pros and cons of each alternative solution –
List each solution again. However this time, under each separate solution, list the pros and cons (pluses and minuses) of the solution.
Make a decision and defend your choice – make a statement of your decision (one of
the previously stated alternative solutions), i.e., the alternative solution that emerges, based upon your analysis, as the best. This is your decision. State your reason(s) for choosing this alternative solution for implementation as your decision (in essence, back up your decision!)
6. Evaluating Your Decision –
For this section, briefly outline how and when you would evaluate the results. This is
one or two sentences. HOW: Sales? Profits? Consumer Attitudes? Market Share? Something else?
WHEN: one month? Quarterly? Semi-annual? After a Year? Two years? Something else?
IMPORTANT: You must follow the steps above. Do NOT summarize the case. Do NOT do any outside research. Do NOT include personal experiences that are not covered in the case.
