Case Study Instructions and Guidelines

Copyright © 2011 Harvard School Publishing This document is for use only with the Harvard
Publishing ‘Case Analysis Coach’.

Case Analysis Worksheet

This form can be used to organize your thoughts about a case. As you perform your analysis remain
open to the fact that your interpretation of the facts may change and therefore you should constantly
revisit your answers.

Define the Problem: Describe the type of case and what problem(s) or issue(s) should be the focus for
your analysis.

List any outside concepts that can be applied: Write down any principles, frameworks or theories that
can be applied to this case.

List relevant qualitative data: evidence related to or based on the quality or character of something.

List relevant quantitative data: evidence related to or based on the amount or number of something.

Describe the results of your analysis: What evidence have you accumulated that supports one
interpretation over another.

Describe alternative actions: List and prioritize possible recommendations or actions that come out of
your analysis.

Describe your preferred action plan: Write a clear statement of what you would recommend including
short, medium and long-term steps to be carried out.