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Case Analysis

Case Analysis. Research : Go beyond information in the case While you will be presented with a wealth of information It is important to bring the case to date in order to better understand the company Research environmental setting

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Case Analysis

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  1. Case Analysis Research: • Go beyond information in the case • While you will be presented with a wealth of information • It is important to bring the case to date in order to better understand the company • Research environmental setting • What role is the larger context playing in the maneuvering of the organization • Organizations do not exist in a vacuum • Check decision date of case • Make sure that you take into account the information available at the time the decision was made • We may have the answer today, however the information was not available at the time Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  2. Case Analysis Research: • Annual reports • 10K form • Income statements • Balance sheets • Cash flow statements • Economic conditions • Industry information Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  3. Case Analysis Resources for Case Library Research: • Industry Information: • Business Week • Fortune • Industry Survey • Industry Week • Forbes • Inc. • Along with all other possible data resources • Trade Magazines • Press Releases • Etc. Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  4. Case Analysis Resources for Case Library Research: • Online Information: • www.hoovers.com • www.sec.gov • www.pathfinder.com • www.dbisna.com/dnb/dnbhome.htm • www.fuld.com • www.economist.com • www.w100.com • www.bloomberg.com • A word of caution… • Don’t ever assume that what you read or gather from the internet is accurate or true. • You must find validity in comparison to other sources Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  5. Case Analysis Financial Analysis: • Ratio analysis • Liquidity ratios • Profitability ratios • Activity ratios • Leverage ratios • If and when the cases require a look at financials you will need to ensure that your recommendation are based on accurate financial forecasting. Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  6. Strategic Audit Worksheet: Part 1 Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  7. Strategic Audit Worksheet: Part 2 Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  8. Case Analysis Case Analysis Method: • Read case • You need to ensure that you have an overall understanding of what the main purpose of the case is • A holistic view of the problem • You cannot successfully address the audit without understanding the overall picture • The goal with the initial read is to prime your mind • Read case with strategic audit • Once you have a general understanding of the case • You can begin to address the procedural concerns of the strategic audit • This tool will help to ensure that you have addressed all the relevant areas of the organization • Appendix 10-A (pg. 265-272) • Figure 14.1 A Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  9. Case Analysis Case Analysis Method: • Do outside research • In many instances your analysis will be supported by action that have occurred since the case was written • It can bring validity and legitimacy to your recommendations. • Furthermore, it may provide you with added information which the case did not include • Which could lead to more informed alternatives and recommendations • Begin SWOT analysis • EFAS • Economic, Technological, Political/Legal, Socio-cultural • IFAS • Structure, Culture, Resources • Table 3-3 and 3-4 Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  10. Case Analysis Case Analysis Method: • Write Strategic Audit • Parts I – IV • Current Situation, Corporate Governance, and SWOT • Make use of the Strategic Audit Worksheet • Appendix 14 C  Example • Write Strategic Audit • Part V • Weighting and condensing of alternatives to those with the most relevance and merit • Reviewing and reexamining • Table generation • SFAS • Figure 5-1 (page 111) Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  11. Case Analysis • Write Strategic Audit • Part VI • Alternatives • 3-4 mutually exclusive strategic alternatives • Pros and Cons • Recommendations • Which of the alternatives you recommend and why • Write Strategic Audit • Part VII • Implementation • Who, what, and how to implement strategies • Timelines Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

  12. Case Analysis • Write Strategic Audit • Part VIII • Evaluation & Control • How are you going to monitor and ensure that the implementation is successful • What are the tools that you will be using • Proof & Fine-Tune Audit • Final Draft • Content and Context • Length and Flow • Relevance • Support and Validity Chapter 14 Wheelen/Hunger

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