How to Solve a Case Study:
A case study collects facts and data based on a real or hypothetical business situation. The goal of a case study is to enhance your ability to solve business problems using a logical framework. In all case studies, you must analyze what is presented and state which specific actions best resolve major issues. These actions must reflect the information in the case and the firm’s environment.
Steps in Solving a Case Study:
1. Presentation of the facts surrounding the case
2. Identification of the key issues
3. Listing of alternative courses of action
4. Evaluation of alternative courses of action
5. Recommendation of the best course of action
Instructions:
Refer to the Main Case Study in your Course Pack titled Throwback Brewery: Personnel Performance Appraisal Decisions to Ring in the New Year and critically respond to the following case study questions. Please refer to the Case Study Grading Rubric for grading details.
While the guidelines herein contain much detail, your finished case study should be only 500 to 1,500 words in length.
Case Study Questions:
1. What are Throwback’s goals and in what ways should these be linked to performance appraisal? (LO 1)
2. Is there any performance evaluation happening at Throwback? Defend your position by identifying data that indicates that Throwback’s informal system is working (or not working) well? (LO 1,3)
3. How might a formal appraisal process be designed to support Throwback’s organizational goals? How might a formal appraisal process support or detract from Throwback’s organizational goals? (LO 1,3)
4. Compared to Throwback’s current performance appraisal system, what are the advantages and disadvantages of introducing a formal performance evaluation at Throwback? How would you advise the owners to proceed? (LO 1,3, 6)
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Clear Explanation of Key Strategic Issues
• The problems, scope, and seriousness was clearly identified in the discussions.
• There was a well focused diagnosis of strategic issues and key problems that demonstrated a good grasp of the company’s present situation and strategic issues. • Effective Executive Summary • Did not waste space summarizing information already found in the case. |
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Valid Arguments; Analysis of Financial Performance with Relevant Supportive Detail
• Logically organized, key points, key arguments, and important criteria for evaluating business strategies were easily identified. • Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were identified and clearly analyzed and supported.
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