Make sure to use the DAE $($describe$,$ analyze, explain$)$ framework:

Describe what the case is about, who are the main protagonists, and other relevant factual elements in the case

Analyze the most significant issues in the case using the theoretical frameworks and concepts learned in class, including the main options or solutions available

Evaluate which is the best option, solution, or course of action to implement to achieve the best desired outcome, and ensure to defend your decision.

Based on the case titled "Who's to Blame for the College Admissions Scandal?". Conduct a comprehensive case analysis following the DAE framework to structure your case. When writing the case analysis, ensure you create an organized, coherent, and concise response to the $3$ problem solving perspective questions. Write your case analysis based on the $3$ problem solving perspective questions, BUT use the application of chapter content questions to support and complement your application of chapter content in the analysis of the case. Make sure that your thesis statement is coherent, and the analysis is through and well supported by evidence. Management in Action

Who's to Blame for the College Admissions Scandal?

In March $2019,$ news broke that the FBI had uncovered a scheme in which $50$ wealthy parents had paid a combined $\backslash (\backslash$$ $25\backslash )$ million dollars to get their children admitted to elite universities like Stanford and Yale between $2011$ and $2019.$ The list of people charged included celebrity parents Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, as well as

high$-$profile executives, attorneys, university athletic coaches, an expert test$-$taker, and standardized testing professionals. $\backslash (\{\}^\{219\}\backslash )$

At the center of the scandal was William "Rick" Singer, a college$-$prep consultant who had masterminded the operation under the cover of his federally registered $501($c$)3$ charity, Key Worldwide Foundation. $\backslash (\{\}^\{220\}\backslash )$