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Learning With Cases

The document provides an introduction to learning with the case method. It explains that the case method involves analyzing real-world business situations and challenges described in case studies. Students discuss possible solutions and analyze the pros and cons of different approaches. This allows students to develop business knowledge as well as skills like critical thinking. The case method is an engaging way to learn that prepares students for management careers through experience making difficult decisions. The document provides additional resources for learning more about cases and the case method approach.

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Learning With Cases

The document provides an introduction to learning with the case method. It explains that the case method involves analyzing real-world business situations and challenges described in case studies. Students discuss possible solutions and analyze the pros and cons of different approaches. This allows students to develop business knowledge as well as skills like critical thinking. The case method is an engaging way to learn that prepares students for management careers through experience making difficult decisions. The document provides additional resources for learning more about cases and the case method approach.

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case centre

Learning with cases


Welcome to this short guide to the case method.

We hope you’ll find it helpful if you’re new to the case method or about to embark on
a course of study that includes learning with cases. It’s an exciting and inspiring way
to study and one that continues to stand the test of time.

As well as a brief explanation of the case method and what will be expected of you,
we’ve also included some useful links for further information.

Good luck with your studies and contact us if you have any questions or need more
information.

Best wishes

The Case Centre team


[email protected]
Learning with cases

Learning with cases is exhilarating, inspiring and fun. Case teachers frequently hear from
students years after graduation who still remember the cases and case method sessions
that provided the philosophical, theoretical and practical bedrock for their subsequent
management careers.
What is a case?

Cases describe real-life business situations usually


‘Cases are an incred ible
way to gain experience
involving a tricky challenge or decision being
faced by the main character or characters in the
case (usually referred to as the ‘protagonist(s)’). and see different lve
approaches to so s.’
Traditionally, cases are written documents and
can be anything from a single page to dozens of
specific situation
pages plus supplementary materials. However, Xavier Cornella,
A participant
cases can take many forms including online IESE Global Executive MB
games, fully immersive online worlds, and various
digital formats.
What is the case method?

During a case session, you will usually be asked to 'step into the shoes' of the protagonist to discuss
possible solutions and analyse the pros and cons of various approaches to the problem set out in the
case. Your fundamental beliefs and assertions will be challenged and you will learn to think differently
and more effectively.
This process of real-life decision-making will enable you to take on board new ideas and concepts,
learning business and management theory while at the same time developing a wide range of vital
professional and life skills.
Learning with cases: what’s involved?

No two case sessions are exactly the same, which is part of what makes the case method so exciting.
You will be expected to read the case before the session and make yourself familiar with it. The better
you prepare, the more you will be able to contribute in class. A great discussion can be an unforgettable
experience so make sure you’re part of it.

A case session may also involve activities such as group work, role play and simulations.
A word of warning: you will often find that a case does not have a single neat solution. This is an accurate
reflection of life in the world of business where problems and challenges rarely have an easy answer.
Learning with cases

Interviews and beyond

Learning via the case method is great preparation for your management career. But it doesn’t stop
there. You can use cases to research the industries, market sectors and companies you are interested
in working for and make sure your application and interview really stand out from the crowd.
Many cases are written by the best management brains in the world and will be an invaluable source
of business best practice throughout your career.

Resources

• Explore our collection of management materials


including cases, articles and book chapters:
www.thecasecentre.org/studentmaterials
MBA
‘I believtes can use • Discover books and articles about learning
studenudies for with cases:
case st evelopment www.thecasecentre.org/resources
career d fessional
and proement—
• Watch case sessions in action and find out why
you should take charge of your education:
advancmple, in www.thecasecentre.org/video
for exa ing for a job
prepar ew. ’ • Find out about preparing for interviews:
intervi
www.thecasecentre.org/interviews
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Rodney G A
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Founder o A little history

The case method has its roots in the ancient techniques


of Socratic dialogue or questioning, as well as Aristotelian
logic and the method of argument and counter-argument.
The case method was adopted at Harvard Business
School in the early twentieth century and is now widely
used at leading business schools across the globe.

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