The Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About Cases

by William Ellet

If you're enrolled in an executive education or MBA program, you've probably encountered a powerful learning the business case. But if you're like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying, challenging, or downright frustrating. In "The Case Study Handbook," William Ellet presents a potent new approach for analyzing, discussing, and writing about cases. Early chapters show how to classify cases according to the analytical task they require (solving a problem, making a decision, or forming an evaluation) and quickly establish a base of knowledge about a case. Strategies and templates, in addition to several sample Harvard Business School cases, help you apply the author's framework. Later in the book, Ellet shows how to write persuasive case-analytical essays based on the process laid out earlier. Extensive examples of effective and ineffective writing further reinforce your learning. The book also includes a chapter on how to talk about cases more effectively in class. Any current or prospective MBA or executive education student needs to read this book.

Genres: Business, School, Research, Textbooks, Design

282 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 19, 2007

Reviews

[Kieu Chi Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent at showing the fundamentals for those interested in business case studies. In this book, William walks us through the five cases and the methods of studying them. It is a bit overwhelming to read through the 12-page case study, yet it is worth it. Evoking thoughts and containing different layers of meaning, William's word choice is sharp. This book made me so excited to read and contemplate each solution.

[Eugene · Rating 5 out of 5]

sheds the light on the Business Case as the method to learn and the related approach.

[Maksudur Rahman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always wanted to read this book and explore the world of case studies. This book illustrates perfectly how to read write and solve a case. The write provided invaluable information on the structure of how to solve a case.

[Fred Leland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very helpful resource. I spend most of my teaching using the case method and decision forcing cases or tactical decision games. This book I purchased knowing it was focused mainly on business related cases. I teach police and. Security professionals. The book however offered great insights on the research necessary and n how to prepare and facilitate cases. The book was well worth my time as I learned a lot that will help me improve my efforts in developing more sound decision makers.

[Jennifer Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

a real page turner...

[Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this book for my MBA Class.

[Shamila]

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[Heather Howes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had to read this for Grad School. Not the most exciting read I've ever had.