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Unit [Insert unit number] Case Analysis

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the subheadings as provided below. Be sure to remove the bullet points and write your case study in paragraph form.

Introduction

  • Provide a brief introduction of the case.

Organizational Background

  • Provide information about the company, product, and industry.

Situation Analysis

  • What are the details of the situation?Make sure to include who, what, why, when, how.

  • Perform a competitive analysis identifying a minimum of three competitors and comparing each of a list of attributes.

  • Perform an industry analysis demonstrating the health of the industry (research and supporting quantitative information required).

  • The use of analysis tools such as PESTEL, SWOT, or Porter’s Five Forces would be appropriate here.

Problem

  • Identify and provide a thorough explanation of the perceived and underlying problems as well as the potential long-term effects.

Alternatives

  • Provide alternatives or strategies that the company could implement. Include a minimum of three alternatives with multiple advantages/disadvantages of each applying the strengths and weaknesses within the company (Alternative 1, Alternative 2… using bullet points is fine).

  • Discuss common considerations. What are the decision options?Are some stronger than others?What is at stake with each of these considerations (what is the level of risk)?

Recommendation and Implementation

  • Choose which of the alternatives would provide the best solution to the problem, and provide thorough rationale. The use of decision-making tools would be appropriate here.

  • Explain how you would implement within the company.Construct a strategy for implementation.

Conclusion

  • Simply summarize your case in 1-2 paragraphs.

References

  • Reference the source of the case.

  • Reference additional resources you used in your evaluation. Remember that the assignment has a minimum requirement of five references. Each must have at least one corresponding in-text citation.