Case Study Method

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Case Study Method
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Case Study MethodHelps Administrators

• Create opportunities to develop mature judgments
• Examine an individuals value system
• Test your value system against the law and
  peoples expectations

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Case Study MethodHelps Administrators

• Acquire analytical skills
• Think clearly in ambiguous situations
• Develop skills in synthesizing information
• Promote conceptual development

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Case Study MethodHelps Administrators

• Develop Communication Skills
• Ability to listen to others
• Ability to see divergent points of view
• Ability to speak and write clearly
• Ability to imagine and intuit
• Ability to understand ones self

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Case Study Method

• When analyzing Case Studies
• -Don't be shy
• -Take a position

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Case Study Method

• Most situations that you will be expected to
  provide leadership are ambiguous.
• Be a risk Taker.
• Have a sense of humor

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Case Study Method
Procedures in Analysis

• Read the case quickly.
• Then read it again
• Underlining key points.
• Identify the central problem.
• (Frame it in a sentence or two)
  

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Case Study Method Procedures in Analysis

• Identify Secondary Problems
• Indicate how they relate to the central problem.
• Find supporting information
• Look for internal consistency
• Be careful of your assumptions

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Case Study Method Procedures in Analysis

• Develop Alternative Solutions
• Enabling Forces
• Status Quo
• Restraining Forces
• Evaluate Alternative Solutions
• Subject them to Scrutiny
• Use a T-account to list
• advantages / disadvantages

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Case Study Method Procedures in Analysis

• Include
• A list of activities
• Identification of responsible parties
• Time Line
• Measures of intended Outcomes

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Case Study Method Procedures in Analysis

• Select the alternative most likely to solve the
  problem or bring about the desired change, or
  suggest a better option.

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Case Study Method Procedures in Analysis

• Plan for implementation
• Include method for adjusting