Guide to Case Analysis

This excellent guide from Otterbein College provides an overview of the case method. It begins with a discussion of the role that cases play in the teaching/learning process. This is followed by a series of guidelines for case analysis. After carefully reading this material, you should be prepared to tackle your first case analysis. Even if you have had previous experience with cases, this guide … [ Read more ]

Learning with Cases Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to learning with cases. The workshop covers background issues regarding business cases and the case method, the typical anatomy of a business case, and an accepted method for structuring a case analysis.

On the Case

New from BizEd, On the Case helps students develop their business and economics skills by applying theory to case studies pulled from the _Financial Times_ Website. In the Website tour, Biz Ed suggests that users pick a case study that interests them and work through the variety of accompanying resources and worksheets. Economics case studies look at international, markets, firms, and unemployment and inflation, while … [ Read more ]

A Model for Case Analysis and Problem Solving

An article by Professor Edward G. Wertheim, College of Business Administration, Northeastern University

Table of Contents:
I. Why We Use the Case Approach
II. Your Responsibilities
III. The Six Steps for Problem Analysis
1. Comprehend the Case Situation: Data Collection, identify relevant facts
2. Defining the Problem
3. Identify the causes of the problem
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