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to provide feedback and direction on their thinking and

actions.

In essence the case study is developed to create a

collaborative learning environment and the teaching guide, is

designed to provide other potential instructors insights into

the case and the learning which can be derived from it.

Most cases have common features ranging from:

• A decision-maker who is struggling with some question or

problem that needs to be resolved.

• A contextual matrix in which the problem is set.
• Supporting data, tables, links to URLs, supporting

documents, etc.

Generally a case will also

benefit from a time line to

help organise its key

players, influences,

actions and critical events.

If the time line is not

included in the case study

itself then it can be
beneficial if it is included

in the teaching guide especially if it is developed for class use.