After carefully reading/watching an assigned case study please use the following managerial functions to write your case. I want everything in paragraph form with a header identifying each paragraph (see bottom of document). Please give me your personal opinion and try to back it up with research about current or past cases.
First, Identify the problem(s) and draft a clear and concise problem statement for the case. This means starting your case response with…. The critical problem in this case is…. Remember the rest of your effort should then be directed at solving the problem you have designated in your problem statement. Next, make and informal list or brief description of the major elements contributing to the case problem.
Next, Analyze the major elements that you have identified on your list. What evidence did you uncover that contributed to the creation of the problem? Interpret the evidence by describing at least points of view (often conflicting) that could be associated with the evidence you identified. Remember to distinguish between opinion and the “facts” of the case.
Then, Evaluate the facts or elements of the case problem. Your experience will, in most cases, have some influence on your evaluation of the facts/elements of the case. Consider your experience but try to refrain from relying heavily on personal opinions. Be aware of personal biases. Now is the time to reach into your knowledge of business management definitions, principles and practices to determine what is reasonable about the conflicting arguments and potential solutions. Among other things, consider if the people/data/information sources surrounding the case problem are believable or reasonable.
Now, Decide on the most effective solution for the problem statement.
Finally, Draft your response to the case assignment. Use clear, concise and correct language. Key your responses using a 12 point font. In your response briefly describe the actions you will take to implement the solution you have decided on. Include why you think this solution will work. Do you think this solution will be useful if a similar problem occurs in the future? Explain your thinking on this. When wrapping up your case assignment be sure to include a brief description of how you will follow up on your solution to determine if it did, in fact, “work.”
