MI6273 Read the case that you have chosen and diagnose the problem in the case : Actionable Insights through Research, Individual Assignment, MU, Ireland

“Applying the evidence-based approach to the analysis of a case”

OVERVIEW

This assignment is designed to help you to develop your research and decision- making skills by applying the principles of evidence-based management to the analysis of a case study. You can choose one of the following cases for your analysis:

SECTION 1: Diagnosing The Problem

Read the case that you have chosen and diagnose the problem in the case and the solutions offered. In your analysis, consider also the experts’ comments that are offered by HBR after the text of the case. Consider these comments as evidence from practitioners.

The following questions will guide you in your analysis:-

Problem:

• What is the problem? What are its’ causes and organisational consequences?
• What are the assumptions behind the problem statement? Note that these assumptions may differ between different characters in the case, as well as between different practitioners commenting on it. If that’s the case, clarify
• What types of evidence were used by the characters in the case to diagnose a problem? What types of evidence were not used (i.e., not mentioned, if any)?
• Are these sources/types of evidence trustworthy and relevant?

Solution:

• What is the solution offered?
• Do we know the costs and benefits of this solution?
• Were multiple options of the solution considered in the case?
• What types of evidence were used by the characters in the case or by commenting experts to support the solution? What types of evidence were not used/not mentioned?
• Are these sources/types of evidence trustworthy and relevant?
• Does this evidence support the solution presented in the case?