Case Method Of Learning Dr A Vinay Kumar
Case Method Of Learning
Why Case Method
Skills Analytical Skill Decision making Skills Application Skills Oral Communication Time Management Interpersonal Skills Creative Skills
Learning Process
Analytical, Conceptual, Presentation
Presentational Attributes Short Organised Contains relevant info Little extraneous info Single, simple format, written
Preparation
Short Cycle Read the opening and ending paragraphs Who, What, Why, When, How Quick look at the exhibits Quick review of case titles Skim through the case body Read Assignment questions
Long Cycle Read the case Apply the solving process
Read the case Structure of the case Opening paragraph Organization background Structure, products history, competition etc Specific area of interest-exm fin etc Specific problem Alternatives Conclusion
Apply the solving process Define Issues Analyze case data Generate alternatives Select Decision criteria Analyze and evaluate alternatives Select preferred alternative Develop an action plan
Define Issues Immediate and basic issue Importance and urgency matrix
Analyze case data Cause and effect Fish bone tool Constraints and opportunities Quantitative and qualitative assessment
Select Decision criteria Profits, ROI Competitive advantage Customer satisfaction Employee morale
Analyze and evaluate alternatives Cost Time Ease of implementation RoI, Cus_Satis, Competitive etc
Small Group Preparation
Organizing s groups Size Composition Rotation Time Location
Discussing Quick review Long cycle Review of difficulties Organizing thoughts for the class