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THE CASE METHOD
Anna Solans
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Why The Case MethodAcquire Actual Experience in Problem Solving, Working in
Teams and Presenting to a Potentially Hostile Audience
HOW IT WORKS
Metaphors
Case serves as a metaphor for a particular type ofcommon problems
Simulation
Learn practical skills through practice in a simulatedenvironment
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Overview of Case Study Method
OVERALL PROCESS
Individual Analysis and PreparationTeam Analysis, Discussion and Preparation
Classroom Presentation and Discussion
End-of-Class Generalization about the Learning
STUDENT COMMITMENTS
Preparation (one page analysis)
Presence (credit only on presentation day)Participation (points for relevant comments)
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Objectives of Case Method
Harvard ApproachThere is no solution
Discuss Concerns, Approaches, Scope of Study,
Learn How to Solve the Case
Consulting Approach
There is always one/several solutions Present Underlying Problems and Alternatives
Recommend at least two potential solutions
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Questions Relevant to Most Cases
What are their objectives (explicit and implicit)?Who are the Protagonists?
What is the underlying problem(s)?
Whatdecisions
and/oractions
must we make?What problems, opportunities and risks do we, as aprotagonist, face?
What evidence/findings do we have to help make the
decision? Is the evidence reliable and unbiased? Canwe improve it - when do we have enough information?
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Questions Relevant to Most Cases
What alternative courses of action are available?What evaluation criteria will each protagonist use to
judge the alternatives?
What action(s) should we recommend and/or take?How should we convince (SELL) other stakeholders thatour recommended approach is best?
What did I/we learn from this case?
How does this relate to my own live experience and toother past cases
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Structures of Consulting Reports
THE CONSULTING REPORT APPROACH
FindingsConclusions and Recommendations
Action Plan
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD APPROACH
Problem Determination
Research and InvestigationDefinition and Evaluation of Alternatives
Recommendations and Action Plan
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Other Report Sections
Cover Letter (one page)
Background (one/two pages)
why, what, who, where, when,
Action/Responsibility Matrix
who and when
Invoice
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THE CASE METHOD
Hints for case teaching
(HBS)by Benson P.Sapiro (1984)
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2. The relationship and the contract
Establish an explicit contract with the students by showing yourexpectations about their performance and yours early in the course
ON THE STUDENTS SIDE
It is necessary that each be commited to the 4Ps of the studentsinvolvement in case discussions:
1. PREPARATIONRead and analyze the case, and then formulate an action plan
2. PRESENCE
The student cannot learn, and more important, cannot add his uniquethoughts and insight to the group discussion
3. PROMPTNESSDisrupt the discussion and the learning process
4. PARTICIPATIONThe case student has the responsibility to share his undersanding andjudgement with the class to advance the groups collective skills andknowledge
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2. The relationship and the contract
ON THE PROFESSORS SIDE
1. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO STRESS VERY EARLY IN THECOURSE THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENTS PREPARATION,PRESENCE, PROMPNESS AND PARTICIPATIONThe instructor should clearly set the exemple in these areas
2. THE CONTRACT IS A TWO-WAY STREET AND THE TEACHERMUST BE WILLING TO MORE THAN MEET THE STUDENTS
COMMITMENT:Carefull and complete preparation on the classroom experience
Concern and devotion to the students in all dealings, including those in theclassroom and in the office
Striving to make a course satisfying development experience
3. THE INSTRUCTOR MUST GO BEYOND PREPARING THE CASETO PREPARING TO THE TEACH THE CASE
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3. IN CLASSHave the students maintain ownership of the discussion
Avoid making a choice about the case decision but force each
student to doAll students should be expected to have a plan of action for theprotagonist in the case to ensure that they maximize their learningand can participate actively and effectively in class
The instructor should understand that in the discussion processaction drives analysis
Use themes to manage the discussion (topics, areas of analysis anddecisions)
Use questions to manage the discussion and to heighten theconflicts
The essence of case discussion is the airing of conflicts betweentwo or more opposing views. One of the instructors task is to clarify
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3. IN CLASS
Use questions of various types for various purposes
Use the board to clarify conflicts and issues: Do not use the boardas a passive recording device
There is not easy solution to the conflicts:
1. LISTEN
2. USE HUMOR CAREFULLY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY
3. ONLY DO THAT WICH IS PERSONALLY CONFORTABLE INCLASS
4. BODY LANGUAGE CAN BE USED TO HELP PACE THE CLASSAND MANAGE THE DISCUSSION
5. HELP THE STUDENT TO TALK TO ONE TO ANOTHER
Finally, use summary (2 to 20 minutes) and off-line lectures todeliver general comments or important related materials
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CLOSING THOUGHTS
The case discussion process depend upon a delicate setof relationships: TEACHER to STUDENT, STUDENT toSTUDENT and CLASS to MATERIAL
Nurture the discussion process even if that means
trading off some coverage of the case
Put particular emphasis on the development of a gooddiscussion process in early class, especially in the firsttwo
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