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Format For Written Case Analysis (Wac) Required Sections Guidelines

The document outlines the required sections and guidelines for a written case analysis. It should include: 1) An executive summary that identifies the major problems, summarizes the recommended solution, and provides brief justification. 2) A statement of the problem outlining the short and long term issues and the manager's decision. 3) An analysis of the causes of the problems using theories and applying findings to implications, key learnings, and actions. 4) Evaluation of alternative solutions against decision criteria and an assessment of pros and cons. 5) A recommended solution addressing the problems and causes with a contingency plan and justification using models. 6) References to external sources to back up recommendations and identify issues reflecting current management

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Format For Written Case Analysis (Wac) Required Sections Guidelines

The document outlines the required sections and guidelines for a written case analysis. It should include: 1) An executive summary that identifies the major problems, summarizes the recommended solution, and provides brief justification. 2) A statement of the problem outlining the short and long term issues and the manager's decision. 3) An analysis of the causes of the problems using theories and applying findings to implications, key learnings, and actions. 4) Evaluation of alternative solutions against decision criteria and an assessment of pros and cons. 5) A recommended solution addressing the problems and causes with a contingency plan and justification using models. 6) References to external sources to back up recommendations and identify issues reflecting current management

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FORMAT FOR WRITTEN CASE ANALYSIS (WAC)

Required Sections Guidelines


I. Executive Summary  One to two paragraphs in length
 On cover page of the report
 Briefly identify the major problems facing the manager/key person
 Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan
II. Statement of the Problem  State the problems facing the manager/key person
 Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
 Differentiate short term from long term problems
 Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person
III. Causes of the Problem  Provide a detailed analysis of the problems identified in the Statement of the Problem
 In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readings
 Evaluate the research methodology used to arrive at findings
 Break down the research findings into : | Key Learning | Implications | Action | as three columns in a table
 Support conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readings
IV. Decision Criteria and  Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs,
Alternative Solutions acceptability to management, where applicable)
 Include two or three possible alternative solutions
 Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed
 Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate
V. Recommended Solution,  Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action
Implementation and  Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
Justification  The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the ‘ideal’ course of action
 Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and
why it would work

VI. External Sourcing  External sources (in addition to your textbook) should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to
identify issues. This information would be ideally sourced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and
should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues identified.
VII. Spelling Grammar and  Your case analysis should :
Presentation  Include the 5 sections listed in the outline
 Be double spaced and the pages should be numbered
 Have 1inch margins – top bottom left and right
 Use 12 point font size, Times New Roman
 Be free of spelling errors
 Use the recommended referencing system
 Present the executive summary on the first page of the assignment along with your name (s), student number(s),
course section and due date
Source : users.ipfw.edu/todorovz/caseformat.doc

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