ABSTRACT

This companion takes the student through the different approaches to working with cases in the classroom, virtually and for research purposes. Capturing insights and best practices shared by scholars of the case method from around the world, this book aims to:

  • equip students to work with and analyse case studies as part of their programme of study
  • adapt student approaches to online learning with cases
  • guide students on how to use case studies as a form of assessment
  • help students looking to adopt a case study approach to a research project

These aims are framed in the sections of the book. Each section contains reflections from academics across the world, personal insights and lessons learnt from case sessions, templates, and exercises to develop your own skills in learning or researching with cases. Full examples showcase the nature of cases by type and format: short incident, exercise case, situation case; single, sequential and digital cases.

This text is for undergraduate and postgraduate Business and Management students, those studying as part of executive education programmes, MBA students, and academics who are using or preparing to use case studies in their learning or research. Online resources include PowerPoint slides, video material and example case studies from around the world.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

part Section A|71 pages

My Learning with Cases

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

How Do I Prepare for a Case Discussion?

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

What Types of Case Study Are Used in Classes?

chapter Chapter 4|17 pages

How Do I Analyse and Evaluate My Case?

chapter Chapter 5|5 pages

So What?

How Has the Case Helped Me to Learn?

chapter Chapter 6|4 pages

How Can I Learn through Multi-media Cases?

chapter Chapter 7|5 pages

What is a Live Case?

part Section B|15 pages

Using Cases for My Online Classes

chapter Chapter 8|7 pages

Using Cases for Synchronous Online Learning

chapter Chapter 9|6 pages

Remote Distance Learning with Cases

part Section C|15 pages

Using Cases for My Assessments

chapter Chapter 10|8 pages

How Do I Use Cases in Assignments and Exams?

chapter Chapter 11|5 pages

How Do I Construct My Own Case for a Class Assignment?

part Section D|33 pages

Using Cases for My Research

chapter Chapter 13|13 pages

How Do I Gather My Own Case Data?

part Section E|6 pages

Case Resources

chapter Chapter 15|4 pages

Further Resources to Support Case Development