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title: "Objectives of case study"
subject: "Organization and Management"
chapter: 9
key: "semester_7/organization_and_management:case-study-objectives"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/organization_and_management/case-study-objectives
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# Objectives of case study

Organization and Management · Chapter 9: Management Information System

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## Question

What is a case study? What are the objectives of case study?

## Short answer

A case study is an in-depth systematic study of a real organization, event, or problem, analyzing causes and suggesting solutions. Its objectives include developing analytical and problem-solving skills, linking theory to practice, identifying problems and opportunities, improving communication and teamwork, and preparing for decisions under uncertainty.

## Answer

#### Case study
A case study is an in-depth, systematic study of a particular organization, event, person or problem, describing the situation as it is, analysing the causes and suggesting solutions. It is a teaching and research method where real-life or realistic situations are used for learning. A typical case includes background, problem, analysis, alternatives and recommendations.

#### Objectives of case study
1. **Understand real situations:** Gives practical insight into how theory works in real organizations (for example, NEA's loss reduction programme).
2. **Develop analytical skill:** Students learn to separate facts from assumptions and to find causes.
3. **Develop problem-solving and decision-making ability:** Consider alternatives and pick the best.
4. **Link theory and practice:** Apply management concepts such as planning, leadership and motivation.
5. **Identify problems and opportunities** within an organization.
6. **Encourage critical and creative thinking** and independent opinion.
7. **Improve communication and teamwork** through discussion and presentation.
8. **Learn from others' success and failure,** avoiding repeated mistakes.
9. **Prepare for decision making under uncertainty,** as real cases have incomplete information.
10. **Provide recommendations** that can improve performance of the studied organization.

Case study is widely used in management, engineering project management and MBA courses, including at IOE and TU.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. A case study is:
   A. An in-depth systematic study of an organization, event or problem, analysing causes and suggesting solutions
   B. A random opinion
   C. A memorised definition
   D. A budget report
   Answer: A. It describes the situation, analyses it and recommends solutions. (Key point: Meaning)

2. A typical case includes:
   A. Only data tables
   B. Background, problem, analysis, alternatives and recommendations
   C. Only a conclusion
   D. Only a summary of theory
   Answer: B. These sections guide learning. (Key point: Typical contents)

3. Which objective applies concepts such as planning and leadership to real organizations?
   A. Link theory and practice
   B. Reduce teamwork
   C. Avoid decisions
   D. Memorise facts
   Answer: A. Cases show how management theory works in real settings. (Key point: Link theory and practice)

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- [Case study: Nepal Electricity Authority / Telecom](https://www.bctengineer.com/question.md?key=semester_7%2Forganization_and_management%3Acase-study-nea-nt) — Organization and Management, chapter 9

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