a$.$ The analysis and discussion of case problems has been the most popular method of teaching strategy and policy for many years. In case analysis, you are asked to critically analyze a situation in which a manager had to make a decision of long$-$term corporate importance.

b$.$ This approach gives you a feel for what it is like to face making and implementing strategic decisions.

c$.$ You should select one of the cases listed below to analyze. The complete cases can be found in the reference book advised.

i$.$ Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: Conscious Capitalism by Serving $$Food With Integrity$$

By Alan N$.$ Hoffman, Bentley University

ii$.$ Harley Davidson: An Overreliance on Aging Baby Boomers

By Alan N$.$ Hoffman, Bentley University and Natalia Gold Northeastern University

iii. Pandora Internet Radio $(2014)$: Just Press Play

By Gary Stenftennagel and Joyce Vincelette