Assignment 1 Case Study Analysis
A case study analysis is an examination of a situation or institution with view towards making recommendations. Cases are usually based on real situations, although for the sake of confidentiality the names of persons and institutions may be disguised.
Analysis Method
Many methods can be used to analyze case studies. The outline below, provides a step-by-step procedure that can be applied in many situations.
1. Read the case study attentively at-least two or three times. Become familiar with the key points of the situation without adopting a position on the case. Read as carefully and objectively as you can.
2. After becoming thoroughly familiar with the case, make notes regarding the main issues as you see them.
3. Consider the question(s)assigned by your instructor. Record all information perti-nent to these in the form of case notes.
4. Decide which principles, theories, or models(usually part of the assignment) best apply to the observed facts of the case to prepare your answers. Remember that your analysis is likely to be founded on a specific theory, and avoid solutions based mainly upon personal intuition.
5. Develop your solution in consideration of the principles, theories, or models that you have selected. The assigned questions may require you to consider alternative solutions. Remember the importance of showing not merely your judgement but the basis for it. Occasionally, case studies are assigned for analysis without specific questions. The student must then devise a framework that will enable the analytical and/or synthetic treatment of strategic issues.
