While cases seem like stories on the outside & an elaborate explanation of the historical account of the situation, they also are a good exhibit of the number of loose ends any problem has. The number of factors that can directly or indirectly impact a decision is clearly captured.
To me, the best part of solving a case is the fact that there is no one right answer. And that the nuances that affect any scenario are multi-fold and that they will come to play, in one or the other form. On more occasions than not, we have to do a what-if analysis of the various ramifications each business decision could have. This has taught me the importance of pre-empting any issues arising out of a recommendation. Overall, it helps me in seeing a more holistic picture as against the issue in isolation; the various constraints actually shrinking the already small pool of answers into fewer.
Whatever be the case, the case method seems to be winning; with more and more courses & instructors taking up this method of teaching.
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About the Author:
I am a PGP -II student at IIM Indore, prior to which I did my B.Tech in Information Technology from NITK Surathkal. I worked with SAP Labs India for 3 years as a CRM Consultant. I am currently the Head-IT, Placement Preparation Committee & the President for the Toastmasters-IIM Indore chapter.
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