MGT 492 – Case Study Assignment 3

1) Of all of the design factors taken into consideration, which was the most significant from a business perspective?

2) It would seem that there were multiples of databases/sets included in the exercise, rather than, say, the inventory systems. In your opinion, why was that?

Please note:

while answering only the two questions above on your analysis you should explain what follow-on actions are required. Read your hypothesis and what actions are necessary. Please provide exhibits and support your hypothesis. As we analyze cases and arrive at properly supported conclusions about the situation, we cannot assume that everything is all settled and some of the loose ends are taken care of. We also have to have defined ways to deal with them. Finally you can utilize the below steps to analyze your case.

Guided Reading

Again, be sure to use the case study methodology to analyze this case. Remember the case study steps are:

1. Read the opening and closing paragraphs.

2. Scan headings and read sections with valuable information.

3. Examine exhibits and illustrations.

4. Make a hypothesis and write down your reasoning.

5. Take a break.

6. Read the case and gather support for your hypothesis. What are the strengths and weaknesses of other alternatives, including your own?