The document provides guidance on how to analyze a case study. It recommends fully immersing yourself in the case details to understand the decision maker's perspective and objectives. When analyzing the case, use only the information provided and avoid assumptions. Methodically evaluate all options in terms of suitability, constraints, impact and feasibility. Present the recommended course of action along with potential issues and an alternative, if needed. Focus on applying a logical, quantitative analysis to derive learning from the case study.

1. CASE STUDY IS SIMPLE, ISN'T IT? by : DR. T.K. JAIN [email_address] www.afterschoool.tk mobile : 91+9414430763

2. HOW TO SOLVE A CASE STUDY ? IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CASE, TAKE THE DECISION MAKER'S PERSPECTIVE AND IDENTIFY THE GOALS, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

3. PRECAUTIONS... CASE STUDIES GIVE RICH DETAILS, WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN VISUALISING THE SCENARIO, DONT USE YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS AND IDEAS CASE STUDIES WILL ENABLE YOU TO TAKE DECISIONS, DO TAKE DECISIONS AND TRY TO LOOK INTO THE ALTERNATIVES, BE OPEN ABOUT POSSIBLE NEGATIVES

4. CASE ANALYSIS IS EASY LOGICAL FLOW OF IDEAS LOGICAL SEQUENCE OF SOLUTIONS BRING A SOLUTION, WHICH IS BASED ON DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE CASE

5. STEP 1 Read the case, and try to find the real issues..

6. STEP 2. Find out all the available options for the issues

7. STEP 3 Evaluate each of the options in terms of their suitability, organisational context, constraints, resource requirements, long term impact and financial feasibility

8. STEP 4 Suggest the course of action with the following points : 1. possible hurdles / shortcomings / limitations / failures / criticism 2. what will happen if worst happens? 3. time bound course of action with resource commitments

9. STEP 5 Suggest alternative course of action also – in case the course of action suggested by you is not feasible

10. ADDITIONAL NOTES Do write the learnings derived from the case study Do write the assumptions, and the background of the situation. Adopt a critical analytical approach while alalysing the case Do relate your solution with the ultimate goals, objectives, mission and strategies of the organisaiton

11. LAST IDEAS... THERE IS NO PERFECT ANSWER WE ARE ABLE TO USE ONLY 20% INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE CASE WE HAVE TO RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN THE CASE DONT IGNORE MINOR ISSUES IT IS BETTER TO BE QUANTITATIVE, AND DETAILED IN ANALYSIS

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