Problem: The Springfield Nor'easters: Maximizing Revenues in the Minor Leagues
By Frank V. Cespedes, Laura Winig, Christopher H. Lovelock
Problem 1) Identification of the strategic issues and problems- This section contains a focused paragraph defining the problem. A problem well-defined is half solved therefore your analysis must contain a clear statement as to the underlying problem facing the organization. Specify the constraints and options available to the organization.
Problem 2) Analysis and evaluation. This section contains thoughtful and succinct assessment of industry, market, buyer behavior and organization. Be careful not to restate case information; rather focus on assessment and interpretation of the facts, qualitative and quantitative data and management views. The SWOT analysis framework that you learned in W3 is one of the useful tools to use in case analysis. However, you should be sure to link it to your discussion of the alternatives.
This section should also present three alternative courses of actions with pros and cons analysis for each alternative.
Problem 3) Recommendations. This section presents set of recommendations chosen from the alternatives discussed in the previous section. Make sure those recommendations are coming out of your assessment of the situation. Recommendations should be operational and realistic given case situation. Describe how the company should implement the alternative you suggest.