3.2 Problem & Position Statement (Updated)

Case Analysis Writing Samples: 

• Heineken Case from MBA 501 (courtesy of Prof. Hayden Noel)
• Heineken Case Analysis
• Heineken Case Analysis (Annotated) 

• Walmart Case from BA 385 (Prof. Brenda Eichelberger from Portland State Univ.)
• Walmart Case Analysis (Business Ethics) 
• Walmart Case Analysis (Annotated) 
• Assignment prompt

Task 1: Problem Statement PPT

Helpful Resource: Read "How to write a problem statement for business" for more details (note that this source is about writing a problem statement for a general business writing, not particularly for case-based essays).

Task 2: Position Statement PPT 

Task 3: Identifying and Critiquing Position & Problem Statement

• Brent Dorsey Case
• Student Sample 1
• Student Sample 2

Discussion Questions:

• Does the problem statement provide clear and concise background information on the case to be analyzed (to help audience understand the position statement)? If not, what seems to be the problem?

• Does it present a clear position statement (recommended decision)? 

• Is the position statement specific and focused, including purpose and the outline (direction) of the essay? 

Task 4: Application
 
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