Strategic Business Case Analysis

This textbook provides students with the skills and techniques necessary  to analyse business case studies from a strategic perspective. With  career development and impact in mind, the book goes beyond simply  listing tools, instead teaching students how to prepare for a major  strategic business case analysis project, how to position their analysis  on a spectrum from reductionist to holistic approaches, how to  critically engage with theory and case data, as well as how to leverage  their work after completion.

A logical approach is offered, taking the  reader through the analysis journey, from preparing to analyse a case  study to conducting the analysis and maximising the impact going  forwards. A comprehensive analysis task is incorporated, which asks the  reader to reflect on a range of case data, understand the choices of  analytical positioning and tool selection, and develop an analysis based  on this positioning.

Further pedagogical features include: Reflective  practice exercises at the end of chapters, allowing the student to  self-identify areas of strength and weakness as they develop through the  process. Worked examples based on cases reproduced in the book,  allowing the student to follow the analytical process that the author  went through in different analysis modes. Quotes and analysis insights  from former students who have previously conducted a strategic business  case analysis, aiding reflective practice. As case study analysis  continues as a core component of teaching across business schools, this  unique text will help to build key skills in advanced undergraduate,  postgraduate, MBA, and executive education students conducting strategic  business case analysis.