THE PATTERSON OPERATION case study
The overall objective of the case analysis is to answer the following questions.
Use these questions in your paper to structure your analysis report.
1. What are the issues or problems facing the organization?
2. What course concepts can be applied to understand why this problem is
occurring?
3. What recommendations, based on the course concepts, can you offer to
help improve Organizational functioning and address the problem you
identified? What is Case Study?
A case study analysis requires you to investigate a business problem, examine the alternative
solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting evidence.
Case Study Template
Introduction
• in a few sentences describe the case
• in a sentence or two, tell the reader how your paper will be organized, i.e. what the major sections
will be and the order in which they will be presented.
Identification of Problems
• Identify the key problems that must be solved. Explain with reference to appropriate concepts,
theories, models, and/or research findings and the evidence of the case. Quote evidence to
justify your assertions.
• Tie your evaluations of the case to theories and research. What theory can you use as a support to
show that your case study has a problem, or is in an ineffective practice?
Recommended Solutions
• Present alternative solutions to the problems and a detailed recommendation to solve the
identified problems. Your solutions should be logically related to the identified problems and be
supported by the Organization Behavior theories, concepts, and strategies relevant to the case.
Present a rationale for your recommendation that is supported by theory or research.
Conclusion
• Briefly summarize the essential difficulties posed in this case and the relevance of recommended
solutions. The conclusion is where you wrap up your takeaway points for your reader. You may
also present the significance of your case study. Why is it valuable?