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Introduction to the Case Method

By: Benson P. Shapiro
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  • | Pages:2
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Abstract

Guidelines to aid the student in analyzing a case situation by casting himself or herself in the role of protagonist, developing criteria for alternative decisions, and generalizing to other situations.

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Cases

Citation

Shapiro, Benson P. "Introduction to the Case Method." Harvard Business School Background Note 576-031, July 1975.
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