Management case studies describe the situations faced by practicing managers in a narrative form, and also provide the supporting information necessary to involve students in the decision making process. These case studies encourage students to think of the possible ways of handling such issues, and help them learn the complexities of decision making in business and the challenges that managers face every day at work.
Almost all the courses in the SIMTECH programs are designed around the case method. A few courses are even taught entirely through case studies, with cases tailor-made to the requirements of the subject areas. Student evaluation is based on individual team presentations, written reports and class participation.
A case study is one of several ways of doing research whether it be management related or even socially related other ways include experiments , views , decision making and analysis of information.
As you discuss cases, you will learn that decision making is often a confrontational activity involving people with different points of views. You will learn how to work towards consensus while tolerating legitimate differences of opinion.