...THE ON OT C OP YO CASE STUDY HANDBOOK RP OS T ON OP YO RP OT C OS T THE ON OT C Write Persuasively About Cases OP CASE STUDY HANDBOOK How to Read, Discuss, and William Ellet Harvard Business School Press Boston, Massachusetts YO RP OS T Copyright 2007 William Ellet All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 11 10 09 08 07 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior permission of the publisher. Requests for permission should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to Permissions, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02163. The copyright on each case in this book unless otherwise noted is held by the President and Fellows of Harvard College and they are published herein by express permission. Permission requests to use individual Harvard copyrighted cases should be directed to permissions@hbsp.harvard.edu, or mailed to the Permissions Editor, Harvard Business School Publishing, 60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163. ON OT C Case material of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration is made possible by the cooperation of business firms and other organizations which may wish to remain anonymous by having names, quantities, and other...
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...to accomplish the task, the authors first define the concept before undertaking a systematic analysis using the Walker and Avant method of concept analysis (Brush, Kirk, Gultekin, & Baiardi, 2011). In nursing, the professionals often have to understand the concept of overcoming as they encounter numerous health and social problems among patients that require overcoming. The assessment studies the conceptual makeup of overcoming and how if applied well can help alleviate conditions affecting patients. Method of analysis The Walker and Avant method of conceptual analysis was used in this assessment. Under each step. The method is considered to be the most effective and influential method of concept analysis in nursing science (Fitzpatrick & Kazer, 2011). The Walker and Avant concept analysis method involves eight concise steps in assessing a concept; selecting a concept, determining the aims/ purpose of the analysis, identifying all uses of the concept, determining the defining attributes, constructing a model case, constructing additional cases, identifying antecedents and consequences, and defining empirical referents (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Applying the method, the authors of the article are able to break down the concept of overcoming into its bare essentials and thus helping understand its application. Furthermore, through the method it is possible to provide a concise definition of the term “overcoming” (Brush, Kirk, Gultekin, & Baiardi, 2011). Through assessment...
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...Ansys Workbench Basics Guide Suhail Mahmud and Mohamad Wissam Ansys Workbench Basics Guide Suhail Mahmud Mostafa Mohamad Wissam Farhoud December - 2013 1 Ansys Workbench Basics Guide Suhail Mahmud and Mohamad Wissam Abstract With the emerging importance of CFD and finite element analyses, it is of great necessity that engineering students get a good base of knowledge on one of the most used software packages in the industry of simulation, ANSYS. This brief tutorial states a few simple examples of the main applications of the software package ANSYS and highlights some of the possible problems students may face during their journey in discovering this application. The flow of information is structured that the reader gets an understanding of how important ANSYS is, and how it works and what type of machines are needed for the student level research expected. Then the tutorial goes on with simple straight forward examples of structural and fluid physics simulated using the ANSYS package. Eventually, the tutorial addresses the most important problems generally faced by the students such as unsuccessful meshing, or divergent solutions. Disclaimer It is extremely important to note two points while following this tutorial: The knowledge contained in this paper is by no means, accepted as mainstream, or an industry best practice. It is merely the product of the experience of senior engineering students who explored the program and desired to share their experience...
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...Support Material GCE Psychology OCR Advanced GCE in Psychology: H568 Unit: G544 This Support Material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR Advanced GCE specification in Psychology for teaching from September 2008. Contents Contents 2 Introduction 3 Scheme of Work - Psychology : H568 : G544 5 Lesson Plans - Psychology : H568 : G544 27 Other forms of Support 35 Introduction Background A new structure of assessment for A Level has been introduced, for first teaching from September 2008. Some of the changes include: • The introduction of stretch and challenge (including the new A* grade at A2) – to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential • The reduction or removal of coursework components for many qualifications – to lessen the volume of marking for teachers • A reduction in the number of units for many qualifications – to lessen the amount of assessment for learners • Amendments to the content of specifications – to ensure that content is up-to-date and relevant. OCR has produced an overview document, which summarises the changes to Psychology. This can be found at www.ocr.org.uk, along with the new specification. In order to help you plan effectively for the implementation of the new specification...
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...Running head: CASE STUDY 1 1 There are many methods to case analysis to include the Brenau University method, the Marketing Management (MK715) method and the Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson’s method. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. This paper discusses those advantages and disadvantages and offers a hybrid approach to thoroughly analyze cases for the duration of the Strategic Management capstone course. Brenau University Approach The three goals of this case analysis are to analyze complex situations; to differentiate significant data from interesting data, and to practice decision-making based on generating alternatives. In this approach, students are encouraged to read the case three times to (1) understand the overall situation; (2) to integrate the reading with associated data tables and spreadsheets, and (3) to categorize thinking. This approach has five sections: analysis of the current situation; alternative solutions; recommended alternative; implementation of the plan, and consideration of other factors related to the results (Case analysis and presentation, 2010). Marketing Management Approach In Brenau’s Marketing Management course, students are taught another way to analyze cases as it applies to marketing. Although the process is geared towards analyzing marketing cases, it is applicable to other business scenarios. Seven steps define this approach, which begins with a summary of the background and facts. Students are then...
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...so you should consider purchasing the eBook at the Titan Bookstore. Also, I will provide links to PowerPoint presentations and other select added course materials on the course website. Course Mechanics and Procedures Open-Door Policy. My policy has always been “open-door.” Therefore, you should not hesitate to contact me in person or by e-mail1 or telephone. Reading. We will cover many chapters from the text during the semester. Course readings will include chapters from the text plus the assigned cases cited below. Bring your text to all class sessions since we will refer to it frequently. 1 Please be advised that e-mails may contain confidential information such as grades. Therefore, consider whether other people (e.g., family members or employers) have access to your e-mail address before transmitting or requesting confidential information in an e-mail. Mgmt 346—Syllabus—Spring 2016 1 Teaching Methods and Typical Class Sessions. The teaching methods will be lecture...
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...Outlining Method The outlining method is perhaps the most common form of note taking used by college students; an outline naturally organizes the information in a highly structured, logical manner, forming a skeleton of the textbook chapter or lecture subject that serves as an excellent study guide when preparing for tests. This method of note taking is extremely useful in most instances; however, in classes, such as math or chemistry, where a lot of formulas, graphs, or structures must be drawn, the outline method should be replaced with a better note-taking system. How to Use Write points in an organized manner based on space indentation. Place major points farthest to the left. Indent each more specific point farther to the right (level of importance is indicated by distance away from left margin). Advantages The outlining method emphasizes content as well as relationships between the material. Also, it reduces the time needed for editing and allows for easy reviewing. Disadvantages This method requires more thought for accurate, understandable organization and, therefore, cannot be used during lectures that move too quickly. Example How to study from an outline: I. Read through one line at a time A. Explain the information and connect the idea to others presented II. Check the accuracy of the information III. Add clue words A. Jot down keywords or details that you didn’t originally include in the outline B. Use these...
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...to write the case study There are two different approaches to case studies Type 1: The Analytical Approach The case study is examined in order to try and understand what has happened and why. It is not necessary to identify problems or suggest solutions. Type 2: The Problem-Oriented Method The case study is analysed to identify the major problems that exist and to suggest solutions to these problems. This Quickref focuses on Type 2: The Problem-Oriented Method Check with your lecturer which type they require. A successful case study analyses a real life situation where existing problems need to be solved. It should: • Relate the theory to a practical situation; for example, apply the ideas and knowledge discussed in the coursework to the practical situation at hand in the case study. • Identify the problems • Select the major problems in the case • Suggest solutions to these major problems • Recommend the best solution to be implemented • Detail how this solution should be implemented NB: The Case is the “real life” situation The Case Study is the analysis of this situation Available online at http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/quickrefs/ July 2007 © Monash University How to Write the Case Study There are usually eight sections in a case study. Synopsis/Executive Summary • • • • • • Outline the purpose of the case study Describe the field of research – this is usually an overview of the company Outline the issues and...
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...AS Level coursework (Christos Theodoulou) Hypothesis: The size (volume) of beach material will decrease and the sphericity will increase (become rounder) as you move along a transect from the cliff line to the water. Aim: State the aim of your investigation and describe one method of data collection associated with the aim. (6 marks) State one hypothesis or research question or issue for evaluation that you have investigated in 2(a)(i). Describe one method of primary data collection used in this investigation. (5 marks) You have experienced geography fieldwork as part of the course. Use this experience to answer the following questions. State the aim of the fieldwork investigation. (2 marks) To investigate the changing pattern of sediments across a shingle beach at Bexhill in Sussex. Purpose of investigation: Describe the geographical theory, concept or idea that formed the basis of your fieldwork investigation (3 marks) Describe the purpose of your fieldwork enquiry. (5 marks) Explain the geographical concept, process or theory that underpinned your fieldwork enquiry. (4 marks) We investigated the changing pattern of sediments across a shingle beach at Bexhill in Sussex. We also wanted to know if it displayed the theoretical characteristics as outlined in the theory such as Power’s Scale of Roundness in regard to sphericity and the expected change in size caused by grading as a result of swash and backwash. Theoretically as the distance from the cliff increases...
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...Outline and evaluate the multi-store model (12) | A01Atkinson and Shiffrin argued that there are three memory stores: 1. sensory store 2. short-term store 3. long-term storeAccording to the theory information from the environment is initially received by the sensory stores. (There is a sensory store for each sense.) Some information in the sensory stores is attended to and processed further by the short-term store. In turn some information processed in the short-term store is transferred to the long-term store through rehearsal or verbally repeating it. The more something is rehearsed the stronger the memory trace in the long-term memory. The main emphasis of this model is on the structure of memory on rehearsal | A02Case studies support to the multi-store modelGlanzer and Cunitz found that when rehearsal is prevented, the recency effect disappears.There is evidence that encoding is different in short term and long-term memory. For example Baddeley There are huge differences in the duration of information in the short term and long term memory (Peterson & Peterson). (Bahrick et al.)oversimplified. (reductionist) | Outline and evaluate the working memory model (12) | Episodic buffer was added by Baddeley in 2000 | Active process: PET scans Amnesiac case studies Shallice & Warrington (1974) Baddeley (1986) found that patients with damage to their frontal lobe had problems concentrating suggesting damage to the central executive (researcher biased) | Outline...
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...------------------------------------------------- Determine the main objective of the case study. You may be writing a case study to fulfill an academic requirement or to help solve problems in real-life situations. An academic assignment typically will come with a specific objective and instructions, whereas a professional assignment might require you to define the objective. ------------------------------------------------- Ad 2. ------------------------------------------------- 2 ------------------------------------------------- Select the best approach. * Choose an analytical approach to increase awareness. In the preliminary stages of solving management problems, an analytical case study might best meet the goal of alerting upper management to core facts and issues. An analytical case study primarily focuses on what has occurred and why. * Select a problem-solving approach to pinpoint and solve major issues. If the goal is to make solution recommendations, write a problem-solving case study that clearly outlines problems and solutions. 1. ------------------------------------------------- 3 ------------------------------------------------- Conduct research for your case study. Examine the facts, dynamics, communications and all relevant aspects of the particular situation. Research might involve interviewing people in an organization, reviewing written documents or looking up relevant statistics. Method 2 of 5: Set the Scope for Readers 1. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Formative Outline: An outline of the problem in relation to two agencies of education you wish to investigate. This should include: * A brief description of the agencies * Your reasons for selecting them * An explanation of the problem * A critical discussion of your enquiry methods. There are many different definitions for the word “Agency” One of the definitions of “agency” which is from the Oxford Dictionary is: “An organization or government department providing a particular service”. Throughout this assignment I have chosen to use the above definition of “agency”, as I see the two agencies of education that I have chosen as organisations that not only provide a service but are also influenced by government departments on how they provide this service as well as the type of service that they are providing. Within this essay I will be presenting a formative outline of how I am going to compare and contrast two different agencies of education. I will present a brief introduction of the two agencies that I have chosen with the reasons why I have selected them, I will then go on to provide an explanation of the problems I will be researching and the possible different methods I will be using to enable me to conduct my research. For this piece of research I have chosen to look at two Catholic secondary schools from two different inner-city London boroughs. The first of the two is a uniformed school that is based in Woodgreen – Haringey. and St...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |SCI/362 Version 6 | | |Environmental Issues and Ethics | |Week One: Ethical Understanding of Environmental Problems | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |Compare various schools of thought in environmental ethics. | | | | |Explain how ethics influences our course of action regarding principal environmental | | | | |issues. | | | | |Identify the local impact of environmental issues ...
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...SCHOOL OF LAW Year 2015-16 Term 1 COURSE OUTLINE COURSE CODE: LGST101 COURSE TITLE: BUSINESS LAW Course Instructor: Justin Chan Junhao COURSE DESCRIPTION A. Revised on 8 June 2015 This is an introductory course designed to help non-law students acquaint themselves with the framework of Singapore’s legal system and to understand the legal environment within which businesses operate. A substantial part of the course is dedicated to contract law, as the making and performance of contracts form the rudiment of all businesses. Students will also be introduced to the law of torts, in particular the tort of negligence. Other legal areas and concepts which, at the instructors’ discretion, will be taught include privity of contract, agency, business torts, commercial crime, e-commerce law, law of business organizations, intellectual property and international legal aspects of business. Upon completion of the course, students should: Understand the framework of Singapore business law; Understand and be able to apply the methodology of legal reasoning; Be able to identify key legal issues in a given commercial scenario and apply principles they have learnt; and o Be able to take steps to manage legal risks. o o o B. PRE-REQUISITES None. C. TEXTS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL PRESCRIBED TEXT George Shenoy and Loo Wee Ling (gen. ed.), Principles of Singapore Business Law (2nd Ed, Cengage Learning, 2013) REFERENCE MATERIAL Andrew Phang Boon Leong...
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...[pic] FACULTY OF BUSINESS Assessment 2 Essay outline MGMT110: Introduction to Management INSERT: Karan Saluja ; 4970135 SNY Pty Ltd Starting as a small manufacturing business in 1980’s, SNY Pty Ltd is a Campbelltown, NSW, Australia based manufacturing company previously owned by Gary Smith. The company became more global after Gary Smith got retired(Owner and Founder) and he sold the SNY to a large multinational oil and lubricants business. This essay outline briefly highlights the major management issues and challenges faced by SNY Pt Ltd. While it touches on the topic of manufacturing department , the challenge of managing the unskilled laborer’s with inexperienced staff will remain the overarching theme of the outline and subsequently essay. When the company started growing more and more the management issues started rising up, The main issue was the workforce was totally unskilled and the general manager of campbelltown branch Juliette Livingstone understands oils and lubricants but, as a British citizen growing up in Hong Kong she really doesn’t understand Australian worker context. She sees Australian factory floor workers as lazy compared to the Chinese who worked for her in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, for example, she felt a greater control over the raw material and finished product supply chain. In Australia everything takes longer to arrive, the Australian dollar varies (making...
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