Assignment:
A case study analysis is an opportunity to integrate and demonstrate what you have learned from the course materials; e.g. textbook, exam problems and discussion boards into an actual business problem.
It requires that you carefully read the facts of the case and identify the economic principles the case touches upon. In this course I have identified for you the learning objectives for each chapter and carefully highlighted the economic principles in our discussion boards and exams. To be successful in writing your case analysis you are required to integrate the facts from the case with the economic principles, examine the alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting evidence.
Your Case Study will have the following elements:
1. An introduction that introduce the business, industry and the underlying business issues incorporating the economic principles from the case.
2. A thesis statement that proposes the solution to the problem you have determined or the general assessment of the case being studied.
3. The first section of the case study should discuss the background of the organization.
4. In the following three sections, focus on several key economic principles that supports the point(s) raised in your thesis. E.g. Is this a supply and demand issue, are there any constraints, incentives,, is there market rivalry and a perfect competition or is it a monopoly, what long run and short run decisions are there available? Remember each case study is focused on specific principles and I have highlighted each chapter covered by the case. It is imperative that you draw in these principles.
5. Be sure to provide a careful evaluation to each economic issue you raise drawing on the fact of the case.
6. Next write a solution section that addresses the issues you raised. You are the manager/director, what would you do? (SUPPORT YOUR DECISION)
7. Write your conclusion
STEPS TO SUCCESS
Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case study:
1 Read and examine the case thoroughly
• Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems.
2 Focus your analysis
• Identify two to five key problems
• Why do they exist?
• How do they impact the organization?
• Who is responsible for them?
3 Identify possible solutions
• Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your experience.
4 Select the best solution
• Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons: is this solution realistic?
5. Proofread
• After you have composed the first draft of your case study your analysis, read through it to check for any gaps or inconsistencies in content or structure: Is your thesis statement clear and direct? Have you provided solid evidence? Is any component from the analysis missing?
Attachment:- Case Summary.rar