Case Studies Case Study Analysis Methods

Question 1

Which analytical framework is most commonly used to evaluate the internal and external environment in a business case study?

Accepted Answer

SWOT Analysis

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Gantt Chart

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Fishbone Diagram

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Pareto Analysis

Question 2

In case study analysis, what does the acronym PESTLE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental

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Process, Evaluation, Strategy, Timeline, Logic, Execution

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Planning, Execution, Systems, Testing, Leverage, Efficiency

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Performance, Engagement, Scalability, Technology, Learning, Excellence

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a root cause analysis (RCA) in a case study?

Accepted Answer

To identify the fundamental reason a problem occurred

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To calculate the financial impact of a decision

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To outline the company's competitive advantages

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To map out the organizational hierarchy

Question 4

Which case study analysis method involves asking 'Why?' five times to reach the root of a problem?

Accepted Answer

The 5 Whys Technique

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PDCA Cycle

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Six Sigma

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Force Field Analysis

Question 5

When conducting a quantitative analysis in a case study, which of the following best describes a key step?

Accepted Answer

Applying statistical methods to numerical data to identify patterns

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Interviewing stakeholders to gather subjective opinions

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Drawing conclusions based on personal experience

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Listing possible solutions without ranking them

Question 6

Which tool is used in case study analysis to visually map cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram

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SWOT Matrix

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Porter's Five Forces

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RACI Chart