a. j. macneil case study method. create opportunities to develop mature judgments examine an...
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A. J. MacNeil
Case Study Method
• Create opportunities to develop mature judgments
• Examine an individual’s value system
• Test your value system against the law and people’s expectations
Case Study MethodHelps Administrators
Case Study MethodHelps Administrators
• Acquire analytical skills
• Think clearly in ambiguous situations
• Develop skills in synthesizing information
• Promote conceptual development
• 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 one’s self
Case Study MethodHelps Administrators
Case Study Method
When analyzing Case Studies
-Don't be shy
-Take a position
• Most situations that you will be expected to provide leadership are ambiguous.
• Be a risk Taker.
• Have a sense of humor
Case Study Method
• Read the case quickly. Then read it again
Underlining key points.• Identify the central problem. (Frame it in a sentence or two)
Case Study Method
Procedures in Analysis
• Identify Secondary ProblemsIndicate how they relate to the central problem.
• Find supporting informationLook for internal consistencyBe careful of your assumptions
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• Develop Alternative SolutionsEnabling ForcesStatus QuoRestraining Forces
• Evaluate Alternative SolutionsSubject them to ScrutinyUse a T-account to list
advantages / disadvantages
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• Include – A list of activities– Identification of responsible parties– Time Line–Measures of intended Outcomes
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• Select the alternative most likely to solve the problem or bring about the desired change, or suggest a better option.
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• Plan for implementation
Include method for adjusting
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