CASE ANALYSIS MODEL The following represents the steps that you should take in working through your case. Use each of the headings as headings in your case study analysis. The analysis done in each heading will provide the necessary foundation upon which to write your report. You will need to have primary sources of literature (at least 3) to support your case study analysis. Each step is marked on a Likert Scale of 1-5 where 1 is improvement needed and 5 is excellent work well done. Inventory of Facts Brief listing of key facts (people, places, events, dates, results, etc.) in case. Statement of Problem(s) Concise statement of a major problem(s) in the case; problems stated as things to be corrected or resolved. Group related problems together. Analysis of Causes Identification and analysis of all possible causes of the problem(s) in the case. Theory Application I Identification of all theories or models that might apply to these problems. List of Possible Solutions Identification of ALL possible solutions to each problem as stated. What objectives are achieved with each solution? Do not use the same solutions which are already presented in the case. Be creative and think of other potential solutions. Justification of Preferred Solutions Presentation of a recommended solution and a justification for this choice. You should not present every possibility; rather you should limit yourself to presenting the most convincing, cohesive solution. Choose 3 preferred solutions. Evaluation of Preferred Solutions What are the implications (positive and negative consequences) of your decision? Theory Application II Which theories are most applicable in this situation? Why? Use the theory to help you justify your choice of solution. Implementation How would you carry out your solution? Provide concrete action plans for short- and long-te

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