CASE GUIDELINE Pre-Case Analysis Process 1. Read the entire case (Review all exhibits), and then 2. Analyze the case 3. Opening paragraph – introduces the situation 4. Background information – provides the reader with organizational data, products, history, competition and anything else of significance 5. The specific problem (or decisions to be made) 6. Alternatives – open to the decision maker, which may or may not be stated in the case. 7. Conclusion – set up the task, any constraints or limitations, and the urgency of the situation CASE STUDY – OUTLINE Written Format Executive Summary (write this last) Define the issue(s)/problems or opportunities Analyze the case data (Data analysis) Generating Alternatives Analysis Selecting key decision criteria Analyzing and evaluating alternatives Selecting the preferred alternative Developing an action/implementation plan Recommendations for the future CASE – STRATEGY QUESTIONS 1. What is the SWOT Analysis of ALDI’s (SWOTT) – Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats/Trends). 2. What makes ALDI’s different from other retailers in the same field? 3. What could other organizations learn from ALDI’s? 4. Where do you see organizational (structure) adjustments need to be made at ALDI’s? 5. What would you do differently to reposition ALDI for future growth? 6. With increased globalization will changes need to be made in ALDI’s business model and with their approach to training employees?
