1.Identification of the CASE Problem
a) What is the main challenge and or issue in this case?
b) Why is this the main issue? What is the proof? Where is the evidence?
c) What are the peripheral (secondary) challenges and or issues in this case? Why? How do they relate to the main challenge?
2.Situational Analysis
In written report format, NOT point form. Identify the organization's...
a) Strengths - Internal Analysis
b) Weaknesses - Internal Analysis
c) Opportunities - External Analysis
d) Threats - External Analysis
3.Possible Alternatives for a Solution
Identify at least 3 alternatives that are practical, affordable, and realistic.
If there is a need to spend capital where will the capital come from?
If there is a need for additional human resources how will that happen?
4.Analysis of Alternatives
Must be analyzed both objectively and subjectively.
An objective analysis includes the use of a MATRIX and parameters.
Evaluation metrics should include, Risk, ROI, Control, and Practicality.
A subjective analysis represents expert opinion or professional judgment.
A strong analysis always includes some degree of financial management.
5.Recommendations
Based on your analysis one alternative should stand out as being
superior in comparison to the others. This alternative should be your
candidate within the recommendation set. Must speak to how the
recommendation set will be executed.
6.Implementation
Identify how the recommendation set will get put into play.
Identify specific resource allocation.
Who, what, where, when and why?
Need timelines, budgets, contingency plans, etc.