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context and content of the case study so that the issues

central to the case study and its associated theory are also

central to the case context (Taber, 2003).

TRIGGER QUESTIONS AND DEEP LEARNING INITIATION

Diagram 4 combines Kolb (1984) who described the

experiential learning model as consisting of four stages;

concrete experiences, observation and reflection,

formulation of abstract concepts, and generalisations and

testing implications of concepts in new situations.

If we wish to avoid gross errors of judgement in case

analysis then forget definitive solutions and focus on –

problem definition and what are the issues.

This is probably the most crucial part of case analysis for, as

in life, we often fail to see the real issue or problem and as a

consequence devote our finite resources of time and effort

to solving the wrong problem.

For example diagram 4 shows the case study decision-

making process which is

Diagram 4