I. Introduction - What the case is about and what the group intends to accomplish with the paper
II. Major Facts - Briefly state the key major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.
III. Major Problem - State the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem.
A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence -
IV. Possible Solutions
A. List the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.
B. Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.
C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.
D. Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible solutions (2 solutions each)
V. Choice and Rationale - State your choice, A or B or and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also briefly state your reasons for not choosing the other alterative solutions -
VI. Implementation - This should be the key focus of your analyses. Describe what actions should be taken immediately-the next day-by the manager. Then describe what future actions over the next few day or weeks must be taken to implement the solution you recommend. The solution should be practical for the manager to implement, given the facts of the case. Do not assume that unlimited budget or other resources will be available.