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Preferred alternative
A case study solution is action-oriented and is a combination
of ideas used to help you achieve the objective of solving
identified problems. However, it is unusual in any given
situation for there to be a single solution to a given problem.
Consequently, given these multiple solutions always state
what the preferred option is and explain why it is preferred.
How many alternative solutions should you list?
- There is a good number,
- five is too many,
- but one is never enough
Recommendations
The recommendation for implementation is a brief restatement of the
compelling reasons drawn from your analysis articulating the
circumstances under which it should be undertaken.
A persuasive way to present the benefits/results of your
recommendations is to include key performance indicators, such as:
- Savings in cost and time,
- Return-on-investment (ROI) indicators,
