FINAL Exam CASE

Question 1

Format:

Answer 1

1. ‘Summary’ (up to ten significant points) or ‘Executive Summary’ (six sentences; what is happening and what do you recommend.)
2. Define current situation (ie: problems as you see them).
3. State key problem.
4. State alternates that address the key problem.
5. Analysis of alternatives.
6. Recommendation.
7. Implementation.

Question 2

Summary’

Answer 2

(up to ten significant points) or ‘Executive Summary’ (six sentences; what is happening and what do you recommend.)

Question 3

The Current Situation

Answer 3

State the problems/issues/opportunities that you see.

State subsequent implications.

Identify the key players.

Identify decisions needed to be made.

Identify historical precedents (if any).

Question 4

State the Key Issue

Answer 4

(your paper is built around this statement).

Question 5

Provide Alternatives

Answer 5

Ideally, three ‘solid’ alternatives (plus the option to ‘do nothing’; that is often a viable option). Be sure that the alternatives address the key issue; nothing else.

Question 6

Recommendation

Answer 6

This is the “what is to be done” aspect.

Brief; merely a declaration of one of the your alternatives.

Question 7

Implementation

Answer 7

This is the “who, when, where” aspect.

Define how your recommendation should be carried out, who is needed, what needs to be done, and the required order of events.

Question 8

Analysis of Alternatives

Answer 8

Discuss the clear advantages and disadvantages for each alternative (ie: the “What if . . “ scenario).

Also consider short-term and long-term implications of each decision (if applicable).