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OBHR 2P91: INDIVIDUAL CASE Case Write-up Outline

BEFORE THAT YOU HAVE TO WRITE CASE ON YOUR OWN FOR THREE PAGE AND THEN FOLLOW THE 6 STEPS 

Please follow these six steps when you summarize cases to hand-in for the course - identify relevant facts, identify critical issues and problems, theory application, generate solutions, select plan of implementation.  Specifically ...

1. After carefully reading the case, sort out the relevant data and present a diagnosis of the current situation.  Key in this step is to summarize the core elements of the case. In the opening paragraph provide a "Readers Digest" summary of the case using business "language".
2. In this step you need to isolate the most critical issue or problem apparent in the case.  A good general approach is to find the issue that threatens the survival of the organization or triggers the crisis.  This is central to your presentation - without finding the real problem, any solution offered will be inappropriate.  Look for cause and effect connections.  I expect a one-sentence statement that concisely conveys the main concern.
3. In this important step, discuss the relevant theories we are covering in the course that apply to the situation.  The goal here is to draw from the theories to gain insight as to how to proceed.  Ask yourself - within the topic area, what set of variables, ideas and theories drawn from the course are illustrated in the case?  A few paragraphs may be needed in this section to connect theories to the case.
4. In this step I am asking you to provide three possible solutions to the challenge presented.  Central to this section is that the solutions are realistic rather than merely possible. Be creative but grounded as well. Provide a paragraph or two per suggestion is a good guide.
5. Drawing from your narrowed list of alternatives, provide a sound (read - supported) solution to the critical issue.  You need to logically argue why this alternative is the best. Generally a "pro / con" format is a useful approach.  As well, be sure to identify how your solution/plan will address the problem and what the ramifications are from implementing this course of action.  As an aside - be sure that the actions are possible for the "person" the case is written around.  For example, a junior individual would not have the authority to increase budgets, sell a division, or maybe even fire someone.  Sometimes a chart format to report and support your answer is a good way to present information.
6. Then, provide an action plan on how you will carry out the prescribed solution.  Focus primarily on what you would do in the first 30 days / 6 months.