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Problem Framing
Proposal Phase
2. Problem Analysis
Problem Framing
Proposal Phase
2. Problem Analysis
The problem statement:
All case prompts will introduce the company name, industry, and a brief description of what the client wants.
Some prompts tend to leave the primary objective to be vague.
Most problem statements leave out the business context of the client's core products or operations in question.
Once the problem statement is provided, it's crucial to transition to defining the scope. This involves clarifying what exactly needs to be addressed and how to approach the problem effectively.
Defining the Problem Scope
Objective Discussion: Problem Framing and Scoping
Objective clarification is the process of defining and understanding the core goals and constraints of a problem presented in a case interview. This step ensures early alignment among stakeholders and focuses resources effectively. It helps prevent miscommunication and sets clear metrics for measuring success.
What is tested:
Identify the core issue(s) from the given information.
Define clear scope and boundaries of the problem.
By systematically addressing the problem statement and defining the scope, you can ensure that the analysis remains focused and relevant, facilitating a structured approach to solving the problem.
Defining the Problem Scope
Objective Discussion: Problem Framing and Scoping
Objective clarification is the process of defining and understanding the core goals and constraints of a problem presented in a case interview. This step ensures early alignment among stakeholders and focuses resources effectively. It helps prevent miscommunication and sets clear metrics for measuring success.
What is tested:
Identify the core issue(s) from the given information.
Define clear scope and boundaries of the problem.
By systematically addressing the problem statement and defining the scope, you can ensure that the analysis remains focused and relevant, facilitating a structured approach to solving the problem.
The problem statement:
All case prompts will introduce the company name, industry, and a brief description of what the client wants.
Some prompts tend to leave the primary objective to be vague.
Most problem statements leave out the business context of the client's core products or operations in question.
Once the problem statement is provided, it's crucial to transition to defining the scope. This involves clarifying what exactly needs to be addressed and how to approach the problem effectively.
Defining the Problem Scope
Objective Discussion: Problem Framing and Scoping
Objective clarification is the process of defining and understanding the core goals and constraints of a problem presented in a case interview. This step ensures early alignment among stakeholders and focuses resources effectively. It helps prevent miscommunication and sets clear metrics for measuring success.
What is tested:
Identify the core issue(s) from the given information.
Define clear scope and boundaries of the problem.
By systematically addressing the problem statement and defining the scope, you can ensure that the analysis remains focused and relevant, facilitating a structured approach to solving the problem.