Case Analysis
When evaluating case, students should address the following areas:
- Background of the situation, including organizational factors and the external environment,
- The various concerns, issues, and problems evident in the situation
- The main area of concern ( main problem)
- Alternative courses of action
- Evaluation of alternatives based upon the criteria selected for this purpose
- Selection of a course of action
- Plans for implementing the course of action
- Identification of possible follow-up problems.
As students prepare cases for written assessments, they should consider the following:
- Carefully evaluate all information presented in the case
- List all possible problems and concerns, being sure to look at causes of the problem area, not symptoms
- Use at least 2 current articles and total 4 references
- Assesses each alternative based on the information in the case and the criteria established