Case studies are analyses of situations or problems to be solved. They are used to communicate challenges and recommendations, in order to drive change. In this assessment, you will apply theories taught in class to a real work business scenario, helping you develop your critical analysis, problem solving, and writing skills.
The Case 🔎
FutureTech has made a commitment towards equal employment opportunities across the business over the next 3 years. Your firm have been hired to identify strategies that can be implemented to help FutureTech achieve this goal.
Additional Information 📚
To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:
Marking Rubric — refer to this to understand how you will be assessed
Checklist: How to write a Case Study — use this to help you complete the task
The Case — read this to understand the details of the case
Example: Case Study — review this to see a completed example of the task
Checklist: How to write a Case Study ✅
Copy and paste this checklist into your Notes. Check off each step as you complete it.
Step 1: Task Understanding
Read the Instructions and Checklist carefully using the Glossary
Read the Guide: Rubrics and then your Marking Rubric
Step 2: Analyse Case
Read The Case carefully and thoroughly
To help you understand the situation, investigate all areas of The Case, including: the environment, industry, and management
Step 3: Identify Problems
Based on your analysis, outline the problems using this framework(adapted from Rasche and Seisreiner):
Problem: what is the primary problem? Secondary problems?
Evidence: what proof is there that these are the main issues?
Symptoms: what are the symptoms of these problems?
Relationship: how are the problems related? Independent? Related?
Results: what are the ramifications? Short term? Long term?
Step 4: Solve Problems
For each problem, outline potential solutions using this framework:
Alternatives: what are all the possible solutions?
Limitations: what limits are there on the possible solutions?
Suitability: are the solutions reasonable given the circumstances?
Costs: what are the costs? Advantages? Disadvantages?
Outcome: which possible solution best solves the problem?
Step 5: Submit Draft
Submit your problem/solution frameworks(as a draft) before tutorial
Step 6: Tutorial Discussion
Engage in a discussion with your peers about your process, sharing valuable insights and ideas. More instructions will be provided in-class.
Step 7: Write Study
Write using this structure(adapted from UniMelb’s Case Study guide):
Purpose 🎯
The Case 🔎
Additional Information 📚
Checklist: How to write a Case Study ✅