HOW TO TACKLE A CASE STUDY?

MOHIT GARG

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What is a CASE??

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Why case study is important?

• Tests Analytical Skills

• Develops Business Acumen

• Gets You Hired

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SOME GENERAL QUERIES..

• Is every information important?

– No, separate out useful information.

• Is the given information sufficient?

–Make “reasonable” assumptions.

– Raise “appropriate” questions.

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How to begin?

• Use GET, GAIN, GO!!

– Read the case and GET relevant information.

– Ask questions and make assumptions to GAIN information.

– “Dissect the information” and come up with possible solutions.

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What is the correct solution?

• No unique solution.

• Choose best out of all feasible solutions.

• Stick to stipulated time period.

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SOME POPULAR FRAMEWORKS..

SWOT ANALYSIS• Click to edit Master text styles– Second level– Third level

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PORTER’S FIVE FORCES• Click to edit Master text styles– Second level– Third level

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Some other frameworks:

• 4Cs : Consumer, Company, Collaborator, Competitor

• 4Ps: Product, Price, Place, Promotion

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Do keep in mind.

• Case frameworks demonstrate factors that “may” affect decision making.

• No need to stick to any framework.

• For beginners, Use of SWOT is encouraged.

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Let’s Do Ourselves…

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