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CASE ANALYSIS OUTLINE

The case analysis score is the same for all team members

1.         Major Problem or Issues

This section of the report states the major problems or issues faced by the organization over the next 5-10 years.  A problem is something that stands in the way of achieving objectives and an issue is a situation that the organization must deal with to fulfill its vision/mission and accomplish its objectives.

2.         Analysis

            This section of the report details the analysis related to the major problems and/or issues identified in 1 above. The thorough analysis of the company’s situation will lead to viable alternatives to solve the problem or deal with the issues.

            Analysis for single line of business organizations:

A.        Organizational vision/mission, objectives, current strategy

B.        SWOT analysis

C.        Competitive Analysis

D.        Financial Analysis

E.         Implementation Issues/Problems

1. Evaluation/Control Procedures

Analysis for multi-line of business organizations:

1.       Portfolio analysis
2.       Resource allocation/restructuring needs

3.         Alternative Solutions to Problems/Issues

This section of the report identifies 1 alternative the company could pursue to solve the problem or address the issues.  Do nothing is not normally an alternative.

A.        List 1

B.             Pros and Cons of Each Alternative

4.     Recommended Course of Action\Justification

The section of the report details the chosen alternative and why this alternative is better than the other listed in 3 above.

5.   Implementation Plan

  This section of the report spells out “Who will do What, When, and With what Resources”.  A good strategy that is not well implemented will produce less than satisfactory results.

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