Steps for Solving a

Case-Study
FOUR BASIC STEPS
1. Study
Read the case-study quickly.
Form an Idea about basic problem/ objective.
Leading players.
2. Read again Slowly
Make notes, Identify problems.
Note Relevant facts.
Find out the best Solution (with alternative)
Understand the environment (situation)


3. Note Down

CONSTRAINTS (Hurdles may be there)
OPPORTUNITIES ( Explore All possibilities)
RESOURCES (Economic way)
[ SWOT ANALYSIS ]

4. Decide
Make assumptions ( if requires)
Time bound (Observe time limitations)
Use Skill development & decisions
5. Implement
Identify the best solution & alternative solution

6. Report Writing
Two methods of case-study:
(I) Work in-class-room: Presentation by each
(II) Syndicate Approach or Group Formation
(small groups)

Discussions about the Solution
The Problem
1. To reach Mumbai from Pune for interview next
day at 11.00 AM
2. Boundary lines:- Travel from Pune to Mumbai
between late evening and 11.00 AM following day.
3. The Case
a) Important Interview at Mumbai 11.00 AM, which cannot be
postponed.
b) You are at Pune in the late evening of the previous day.
c) Decision is to be taken on the basis of given data
(Table given is only the information)
d) No friend / relative is available in Mumbai, for stay purpose/
help.

4. Assumption
a) Clothes & Papers required for the travel and the
interview are available.
b) Some preparation for interview will be desirable.
(Short notice given)
c) Expenses for Journey are to be borne by you.
d) It is desirable to reach the place of interview in a
best possible state and appropriately dressed for
the interview after travel (4 hours) .
e) Road traffic in Mumbai is concentrated in the morning
from North to South. i.e. Airport to Worli. There may
be some road blocks between Mumbai & Pune.

Every solution has
Merits &,
Demerits
Other Important Factors having
importance for decision taking.
1. Time
2. Economy
3. Preparation for Interview
4. Distance
5. Importance of Interview

BANKING AND FINANCE