Problem Statement
What is a problem statement and how many sentences should it be?
A problem statement should be short and concise. It should entail the overarching issue of the entire case and what you are trying to solve. (no more than 3 sentences)
What does the analysis entail?
Identifying and linking the symptoms/causes of the problem. Support the conclusions with details from the case without plagiarizing any of its language.
How many alternatives should you explain within the case?
Do you recommend your first or second alternative? AND WHY
FIRSTTTTTT because you always start off with the best idea, so it isn't anticlimactic for the second idea to come forward.
What does implementation mean?
How you are suppose to make this recommended plan work. Giving out the details and logistics of how you specifically fix the problem statement through this solution
How can you make sure that your problem statement addresses the overall issues within the case? Also how can we prevent including too much information?
Looking at the prompt and making sure that it isn't missing any specific parts you need to answer. Look at your sentence lengths and make sure you aren't connecting too many ideas in one statement with a comma. Try to avoid it and write specific sentences instead
What would be the cause of the MRW case?Is it simply that Sonia got pregnant? Is there more to it? Is it the overall treatment of men vs. women?
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What should the alternative section entail?
Pro vs. cons of each alternative. It should also address the specific problem and include two solutions that would work to fix the case issue
Do you need to identify the who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan? And how would you do that???
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Should it be detailed or vague? Why?
Who is a willing victim to share their 2-3 sentence problem statement?
MRW, committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR), must reconcile CSR principles with critical staffing shortages in the systems department due to the pregnancy of probationary employee Sonia Reguant. Recommendations are sought to balance CSR values with IT system stability.
What doesn't need to be included in the analysis?
Alternative solutions-answers to how to fix the problem. Short term vs. long term problems if you don't have a lot of room. Recommended solution/implementations. any other ideas?
Any alternatives for this main problem?
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Skype, Zoom, Training for other employees even though they are on vacation during that time... Employee support initiatives, communication and transparency, flexible work arrangements, extend probationary period, temporary redistribution of Duties...
How do you justify your recommended plan?
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contingency plans to back up the 'ideal course of action'?
What does the implementation need to address?
Needs to address the problems and causes identified in the previous sections
Can anyone think of another main problem that is illustrated in the case outside of Sonia's situation?
Possibly the gender inequality and overarching initial treatment that Raúl had over Sonia's pregnancy?
Any examples of key details that you should include about the case for the analysis?
Possibly the Spanish law and protection of Sonia? The unequal amount of men vs. women in the firm?? What else???
Which is the best alternative and why
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How should you start off your recommended solution section? Is first person ok? Why and why not?
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How would you implement the solution in this case?
Write details about possible schedules, splitting the work up (how), skype calls from home? etc