Case studies are written summaries of real-life business situations based on data and research, which provide a picture of what has happened to an individual or company over a period. They can include events such as organizational change, strategy decisions, and external factors and influences. Case studies allow students to appreciate and analyze real problems and events faced by people in business, as well as illustrate the theory studied in class.<\/p>\n
When preparing for an exam case study, it’s important to read the case study thoroughly and think about the project management aspects, the issues that arise, and potential questions that may be asked. It’s recommended to start a thread on the exam forum to discuss your ideas and answers with other students.<\/p>\n
Typical question types in case studies include problem analysis, evaluation and opinion, decision criteria, make a decision, and role play. For each question type, it’s important to consider both sides of the argument, provide evidence from the case study, and demonstrate your ability to analyze, synthesize, and apply your learning from the course to the case.<\/p>\n
Case study questions are not like calculation type questions seeking a right or wrong answer, but rather score well based on the quality of the argument provided. The examiner is looking for evidence of your ability to apply your knowledge of project management concepts and theories to a real-life project situation.
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\nMSIN0068: Case Study Tips
\nWhat are Case Studies?
\nCase studies are written summaries of real-life business situations based upon data
\nand research. In reading a case study a picture of what has happened to an individual
\nor company over a period can be gained.
\nThese could include events such as organisational change and strategy decisions
\nwithin an organisation as well as outside factors and influences. A case study can be
\na shortened, second-hand version of a real-life situation (e.g., a project). It enables
\nstudents to appreciate and analyse real problems and events faced by people in
\nbusiness. Case studies are also used to illustrate theory studied in class and allow
\nthat theory to be applied.
\nA case requires active reading. Unlike a textbook which presents facts and
\nexplanations, cases give facts and information \u2013 but generally not the explanations.
\nThat\u2019s what the coursework \/ exam questions ask you for.
\nPreparing the exam case study
\nRead the case study, get to know it well.
\nThink about what the case is about and the project management aspects.
\nWhat project management issues arise?
\nWhat questions might be asked about it (prepare some answers).
\nBut be flexible. Answer the question asked, which may not be the same as the
\nanswer you have prepared, although your prepared answer may help you to
\ncompose your answer in the exam.
\nAs part of your revision, we recommend you start a thread on the exam forum to
\ndiscuss your ideas and answers with other students.
\nCase study questions
\nThe case study is for you to demonstrate how you can apply your knowledge of
\nproject management concepts and theories to a real-life project situation. It is meant
\nto be applied the given scenario, and not a memory dump of lecture notes.
\nMSIN0068: Case Study Tips
\nTypical question types:
\nProblem analysis
\ne.g. Why did (the problem) happen? What was the root cause of the problem?
\n\u2022 Here you should develop a reasoned argument and back your ideas up
\nwith evidence \/ events from the case study.
\n\u2022 Sometimes this question might also ask you for a recommendation, or
\nwhat should have been done differently. Pat attention to the wording of
\nthe question.
\nEvaluation and opinion
\nIn your opinion\u2026do you agree\u2026.?
\n\u2022 For this type of question, demonstrate that you have considered both
\nsides of the argument (pros and cons) before concluding. Don\u2019t just give
\nthe arguments that support your view, consider the counter ones.
\nDecision criteria
\nWhat are the pros and cons of\u2026. advantages and disadvantages
\n\u2022 Like the previous one (opinion), but without providing an opinion. This
\ntype of question is usually asking you to identify factors that should be
\nconsidered before deciding, or the benefits \/ risks etc. of a particular
\ncourse of action.
\n\u2022 An example of this is how we evaluated the proposals in the Inchworm
\ncase study in class.
\nMake a decision
\nWhat would you recommend\u2026. why?
\n\u2022 As for the opinion question, show that you have considered both the
\nbenefits and risks of a course of action before making a recommendation.
\n\u2022 There will never be a perfect right \/ wrong solution, it\u2019s the quality of the
\nargument and thought supporting the recommendation that gains marks.
\nMSIN0068: Case Study Tips
\nRole play
\nImagine you are\u2026. [someone in the case study] \u2026.what would you do? What would
\nyou do differently? With the benefit of hindsight, what would you have done
\ndifferently?
\n\u2022 For this type of question, put yourself in the shoes of the person you have
\nbeen asked to role play.
\n\u2022 For example, if it\u2019s the project manager \u2013 then provide an answer the
\ntakes account of the constraints that the PM faces (e.g., often lack of
\npower over other people, for example).
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t just provide the consultant\u2019s answer, e.g., \u201cthe organisation should
\ndo this\u2026.\u201d. unless you have been asked to role play a consultant.
\nCase study questions are not like calculation type questions which seek a right \/
\nwrong answer. Of course, there are some PM aspects that we hope you will pick up
\non, but it\u2019s how you use them and the quality of the argument you provide that
\nscore well.
\nThe examiner is looking for evidence of your ability to analyse, synthesise and apply
\nyour learning from the course to the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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