Came across this good article about Case Studies and steps to analyse a case study…Will be helpful for potential MBA grads..

“..Little can be learned from a case without preparing it carefully and discussing it with others. Cases are not designed to present you with a right answer which you can memorize in the hopes that you will remember it if you ever encounter a similar situation. Similarly you won’t gain much from listening to what others think is the right answer. The learning comes from actively participating in the search for solutions. Cases are the raw materials that permit simulation in the classroom of actual discussions carried on informally among managers.

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I watched Apprentice -3, Episode 7 today. This week’s task was to build a minature golf course and manage the business for one day. The team that makes the most money wins. Audrey led the street smarts (Networth) and Stephanie led the Book smarts (Magna). Street smarts lost the task and Audrey was fired for her immaturity and lack of respect among team members.

Two weeks back Stephanie was accused by the whole team for displaying negative attitude. After returning from the boardroom, she apologized in an emotional tears and offered better cooperation to the team. Today, she won the task in an excellent fashion. That’s what I call as come-back. Audrey on the other hand, worsened the relationships with the team and got herself doomed. Sometimes, you need to think about others..

I was glad that Carolyn was back. The more I watch her, the more I like her personality. Initially, I didn’t like her that much, but now I like her and respect her a lot..

Lesson learnt this week: Creative Marketing: Thinking out the box

It was almost a week since I cooked, so I cooked Dhal fry, White kideny beans curry(I donno how it is called in Hindi,Rajma??) and potato fry and Rice.Had a full lunch. The cooking will last for dinner and may be for tomorrow too