How to Prepare and Present a Case Analysis

What is the primary purpose of a strategic-management case, as described in the text?

According to the guidelines for preparing case analyses, what is the most important part of the analysis?

What is identified as the single major shortcoming of most oral and written case analyses?

In making an oral presentation for a case analysis, what is the recommended effective rate of speaking?

According to the guidelines for constructing visual aids for a case presentation, what is the maximum number of lines of text that should generally be included on each aid?

What are the two parts on which oral presentations for case analyses are usually graded?

In the sample outline for an 8-step oral case analysis, which step is allocated the most time at 14 minutes?

What is the recommended time allocation for the Introduction (Step 1) in the sample 50-minute oral case analysis outline?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 steps listed for preparing a comprehensive written case analysis?

What does the text suggest is a major difference between the case method and the traditional lecture approach to teaching?

When speaking from notes during an oral presentation, what practice does the text strongly advise against?

According to the Content Tips for success in case analysis, what is the recommended action regarding the S&P Industry Survey material?

The 'Process Tips' for case analysis suggest that when working in a team, most of the work should be done in what way?

In the sample oral presentation outline, what is the combined time allocated for the Internal and External Assessments?

What is the key difference between the case method and the lecture approach regarding student preparation?

What action does the text advise regarding an organization's planned course of action when you are developing your recommendations?

Which of the following is an example of a good, specific statement for an internal audit, according to the text?

In the sample case analysis outline, what is the purpose of Step 8: Conclusion?

Which part of a written case analysis is described as typically ranging from three to five pages of text plus exhibits and might be requested instead of a full report?

According to the guidelines on body language for an oral presentation, what should a presenter do with their hands?

What is the recommended approach for handling questions from the audience during an oral case presentation?

According to the Content Tips, what is a primary goal of case analysis related to a student's thinking ability?

What is the recommended length for a Comprehensive Written Analysis, according to the text?

What is the key advice given regarding the use of the active voice in a written case analysis?

In the context of the 'Need for Practicality', what should a student do when faced with incomplete information in a case?

What is the recommended duration of a team meeting for case analysis, according to the Process Tips?

In the sample oral presentation outline, what is the combined time allocation for the Mission/Vision step and the Conclusion step?

What is the recommended role for one person in a group to play during preparation to uncover flaws and prepare for questions?

What is the final step (Step 12) in preparing a Comprehensive Written Analysis?

What is the core idea behind the 'Need to Contribute' guideline for case analysis?

What is Step 8 in preparing a Comprehensive Written Analysis?

Which quote from Rudyard Kipling is used in the chapter to emphasize the importance of fundamental questions in case analysis?

What is the total time allocated for an entire 8-step oral case presentation as described in the sample outline?

In the oral presentation outline, what is the key activity in Step 6, Strategy Implementation?

Which of the following is a tip for managing body language during a presentation?

What is the recommended time allocation for the Strategy Evaluation (Step 7) in the sample oral case analysis outline?

What is Content Tip number 15 for success in case analysis?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'three areas' in which superiority leads to competitive advantage, according to the Tips for Success?

According to the text, what should you do if a member of the audience asks a hostile or confrontational question?

What is the primary reason the 'Need for Realism' is an important guideline in case analysis?

In the oral presentation outline, what is the key content of Step 2, Mission/Vision?

What is the first step in preparing a Comprehensive Written Analysis?

According to the 'Notable Quotes' section, who said 'A picture is worth a thousand words'?

What does Process Tip number 24 suggest about the appearance of a case analysis?

In an oral presentation, what is the purpose of pausing to take a drink of water?

Which of these is NOT a guideline for preparing a written case analysis?

What does the text suggest about using humor and smiles during an oral presentation?

What is the key advice in the text regarding using jargon and acronyms in a written case analysis?

In the sample oral presentation, what is the recommended time for Step 4, the External Assessment?

Which of the following activities is NOT part of the 'External Assessment' step in the oral presentation outline?