Case Study Meta Structure
1. Title Page Consultation Topic
Written in standardised ACA style to make the topic clear.
2. Introduction
Clearly define the core of the academic point of view, condense the results of the analysis, and summarise them in a single sentence.
3. Background
Starting from the central issue, outline the background and development environment of the case, avoid repeating the details of the case, and emphasise the significance of the theme.
4. Key Issues
Explore the main contradictions of the case, focus on the most critical issues, and focus on breaking through the depth of the study.
5. Solutions
Seek possibilities, list feasible measures and identify gaps. Split and analyse each key issue successively.
6. Choosing the Optimal Solution
Rigorous selection, grasp two key elements: strong supporting evidence, comprehensive consideration of pros and cons; reference to the curriculum teaching, professional research, personal experience and other multi-directional factors.
7. Final considerations
Evaluate each option thoroughly and propose a concrete implementation plan. After evaluating the draft, review the overall quality of the writing and the arXiv statement to see if it is clear and conflict-free.
The case study writing process is a seven-step process:
1. Concentrate on interpreting the case given by the teacher.
2. Fully understand the case involves the industry, company, people, situations, business activities and other detailed information.
3. Project all the potential problems into the whole process and pay attention to them.
4. clearly understand the core objectives of the company and proactively obtain and analyse market information related to them.
5. to be aware of and pay attention to the constraints faced by the company in the process of development, such as limited capital rol…, lack of production capacity, personnel constraints, competitors’ advantages, supplier relations, customer relations, etc..
6. Flexibly apply all feasible solutions to try to innovate and improve the progress of the project.
7. Select the most appropriate solution strategy while taking into account both domestic and international information, and have the ability to plan thoroughly.
