How to Handle Case Studies

Prof. Anand Narasimha

A case study is an inquiry into an event by either an individual or an organization. It is produced through systematic research, analysis and reporting.

Genesis of the case method of learning

Learning applied to real-world world situations

Some tips for case analysis…

A case is not a comprehension exercise

Don’t ‘cut-paste’ from the case

There is no right or wrong answer

It is your point-of-view

Demonstrate your quality of thinking

Both critical and integrative

Don’t give generic explanations

Apply conceptual frameworks and ideas

The more cases you do

The more you’ll learn how to

Once you get the hang of it

You’ll begin to enjoy it