The Key elements of the case study
From a broad perspective, a case study is an in-depth analysis of a particular subject. Generally, the study covers a problem-solution-results format. When applied to this unit, a case study examines how a real-life company had a problem, found a solution using a particular information technology, and shares the results of the solution.
The following eight elements must be included in your case study: 1. Executive Summary/Synopsis 2. Introduction o introduce the selected company, including the background and any previous studies of the issue (literature review); briefly describe the key problem and its significance 3. Challenges o explain the challenge the selected company faced before using the presented technology; 4. Discussion o discuss how the selected company found the presented technology; discuss the selected company’s decision process and the steps they went through before discovering the solution 5. Implementation o explain how the solution was implemented; discuss if the implementation meets the expectations, and who was involved in the implementation process 6. Conclusion o conclude your case study with the end results; sum up the main points from the challenges, discussion and recommendations 7. Recommendations o provide proposals for future action to solve the problem or improve the situation 8. References