Case Method

CaseA written description of an actual situation in business ,which provokes the reader the need to decide on, what the situation really is or what the problems are and what should be done.

A written description of an organization, covering all or some aspects for a certain period of time. There is no standard order of presentation.

StepsFacts and Inferences ( Dependable or not)

Distinct Element ( Salient and Peripheral)

Interrelationship between Elements

Case AnalysisDefine the Problem in the CaseProper diagnosis Attribution of problem ( major or minor)Set Objectives for Problem SolvingSet explicit objectives which are required for action / desired accomplishment.Evaluate the decision in terms of implementation.Outline alternative course of action.

Types of CasesBased on their application, cases can be classified as under:1 Informational Case : These include a variety of items like working environment, inter-organizational context, co-ordination activities, problem areas, history of events, inhibiting factors on decision-making etc. 2. Appraisal Cases: These involve problem solving and decision making processes.3.Historical Cases: These involve research and educational interests.4. Project Cases: These are radical educational process involving interests.

Types of Cases5. Live and Experimental Cases or Functional Cases: Social welfare, rehabilitation or introduction of ideas and analytical concepts form basis for these cases. 6. Decision Case: When, one or more problems are posed explicitly or by implication. The case may be called a decision case. The participants have to co-ordinate conflicting requirements and view points of the different character in the case and suggest workable solutions.7. Filmed Case: In this, a film is shown with breaks, with class discussions intervening to bring out the points that have emerged so far in the film. Cases dealing with problems in human relation are particularly shown in the film.

8. Incident Case: In this type of case, a very brief statement concerning a situation or incident is given to the participants. By skilful questioning, the participant calls out from the faculty member sufficient information to understand the situation and then tries to analyze and find solutions to the problem. 9. Review Case: In this type, a number of study groups or teams submit recommendations on different aspects of a problem. These are later evaluated by the participants and a final report with suitable recommendations drawn up for implementation. The case has to be based on vast amount of study and research. 10 Role Playing Case: In this, the participants assume different roles (e.g., manager, supervisor, accountant etc.) in a particular case and play them out in the class room.. Individual experience and talents of participants mainly determine the effectiveness of role playing,

Skills Development by CasesAnalytical Skills Application Skills Creative Skills Communicative Skills Social Skills Self-Analysis Skills

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