Case Study Analysis

A case study analysis requires you to investigate a business problem, examine the alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting evidence.

A case study analysis should include these sections:

1. Introduction

   • Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.

   • Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.

2. Background

   • Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.

   • Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study.

3. Alternatives

   • Outline possible alternatives (not necessarily all of them)

   • Explain why alternatives were rejected

   • Constraints/reasons

   • Why are alternatives not possible at this time?

4. Proposed Solution

   • Provide one specific and realistic solution

   • Explain why this solution was chosen

   • Support this solution with solid evidence

   • Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)

   • Outside research

   • Personal experience (anecdotes)

5. Recommendations

   • Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.

   • If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues

   • What should be done and who should do it?

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