National University of
Science and Technology
ANSWERING CASE STUDY QUESTIONS
TIE 5105
BUSINESS STUDIES III
Department of Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Case Study Questions???
• Exam questions that ask you to analyze
case studies (also called scenarios) are
usually designed to test your ability to
relate theories and concepts to real-world
situations.
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
Preparing for Case Study
Before The Exam
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
• Start by identifying the theories and concepts covered in your
course. Organize and review the information you have on
these theories/concepts so you understand them.
• Practice reading case studies and identifying relevant
information. It's probably useful to practice doing this with a
time limit as you will have one in your exam.
• Practice relating concepts and theories to real-world situations:
ask lecturers and check textbooks for practice examples. It is
also worth checking past exams for your course to see if there
are examples of case study questions.
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
During The Exam
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
• Take time to plan: Have a clear idea of how much time you
have to answer the question. Then plan to spend some time
reading the exam question, the case study and planning your
answer.
Take time to make sure you have understood the case study
and know what the exam question is asking you to do:
• Read the exam question(s)
• Then skim read the case study to get the general idea.
Highlight or underline key points
• Reread the question to make sure you understand it and to
focus your attention when you reread the case study.
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
• Reread the case study carefully. Make a note of any ideas that
you think of.
• Answer the question linking relevant theories and concepts to
specific information from the case study. Usually you will
need to write your answers in clearly formed paragraphs which
have a clear topic that is well-supported with evidence and
examples.
• Instead of simply describing or restating information from the
case itself, use specific details or examples to support the
points you are trying to make. This is where you link theory to
the facts from the case study.
BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology
All The Best
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BUSINESS STUDIES III (TIE 5105)
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Think in Other Terms
National University of Science And Technology