Effective techniques used in management education

  The case method is one of the most effective techniques used in management education. The use is predicated upon the belief that tackling real business problems is the best way to develop practitioners. Real problems are messy, complex, and very interesting. The case method requires you to be an active participant in the closest thing to the real situation. It is a way of gaining a great deal of experience without spending a lot of time. It is also a way to learn a great deal about how certain businesses operate, and how managers manage. The case situations that you will analyze will require the use of analytical tools and the application of your personal judgment.       There is no single correct solution to any of these cases. You can take the approach to the analysis of the case of your choosing. You will analyze the case and offer a 6-7 page paper that at a minimum will cover:       · Introduction   · Context   · Key Issues, Strategic Challenges or Opportunities – Identity and Cause   · Analysis of the Alternatives, Actions, or Decisions   · Proposed Solution or Alternatives   · Recommendations   · Summary