SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR ANALYZING CASE PROBLEMS 1.0 Definition of terms 1.1 Case 1.

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1.3 Time Context 1.4 Viewpoint

Is a description at a given time of a particular situation of a Business concern Entails a scientific procedure of analysis and synthesis of business problems drawn from real life. It utilizes information in combination with opportunities for understanding such problems and developing skills in solving them. Tell us when the problem was noted which required the necessity of an action. Identification of the rightful owner of the problem to be effective in the case analysis. Ex.1. Marketing problem must be handled by a marketing executive. 2. Financial problem must be handled by a financial executive Is an unsolved difficulty or an obstacle encountered in reaching objectives or optimizing performance. It is a threat to goal fulfillment. Are ends or results that are sought. They states an accomplishment that the enterprises desires to be in; be by some given time in the future. 1.6.1 Must ObjectivesSet the limits that cannot be violated by any alternative course of action 1.6.2 Want Objectives--- these objectives that do not set absolute limits but express relative desirability. Ex. Must Objective: To source an additional working capital of P2million in 30days time. Want Objective: To work out a credit arrangement with the car manufacturer. 1.6.3 Areas of Consideration: When the central problem, objectives were already identified, the executive may ask the question. 1.6.4 Alternativea choice between two or more things, methods or approaches that might solve the problem and thereby read or achieve the companys objective. 1.6.5 Decision--- is a determination of a course of action to be taken to eliminate the problem. 1.6.6 Planis a detailed and systematic formulation of a program of action.

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Time Context Viewpoint Central Problem (jhen) Statement of Objectives (jhen) Areas of Consideration 2.5.1 External Environment 2.5.1.1 Threats 2.5.1.2 Opportunities 2.5.2 Internal Environment 2.5.2.1 Strengths 2.5.2.2 Weaknesses Alternative Courses of Action Final Decision Detailed Action Plan (all)