The case method: A perspective
Journal of Business Ethics · 1985 · Volume 4 · Issue 4
Abstract
The task of preparing a case is similar to writing a legal brief or an essay insofar as all three should contain a thesis or main point and argumentation or logically arranged facts and inferences. However, different from a brief or an essay, case studies should not contain a conclusion. A case should lead the reader through the facts, but it should not offer a firm or fixed resolution or moral judgment. Ideally it should leave the reader with the opportunity to create and insert their own conclusion.A good case study should be amenable to the following kinds of questions or analysis procedures:A.What is the problem? or What is at stake?B.What are the non-normative or factual issues involved?C.What are the normative or ethical issues involved?D.What are the alternatives available?E.What decision would you make?
Keywords
Economic Growth, Analysis Procedure, Ethical Issue, Stake, Moral Judgment
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