A.Preparation:a.Read the case study through very quickly, just to get an overview of what’s going on, who’s involved, and what kind of information is available.b.Next, read the case study again, but thoroughly. Underline relevant information and take notes on potential areas of concern.c.Next, be ready to address the following questions:B.Assessment:a.“What’s the case about? What’s the problem?”b.“How serious is the situation?”c.“How successful is this [firm/protagonist]?”d.“Howattractive is the business opportunity under consideration?”e.“What’s at stake here?”C.Diagnosis:a.“What is the most significant problem/challenge faced by the [firm/protagonist]?”b.“Who or what is [responsible/to blame] for the crisis faced by the [firm/protagonist]?”c.“Why has the [firm/protagonist] performed so well/poorly?d.“What potential solutions can you identify? What data or information do you have to support each one?”D.Recommendation/Action:a.“Which of the options would you pursue?Why? What assumptions and evidence on you counting on to be true?”b.“What would you recommend to the [firm/protagonist]?c.“What is your plan of action?How will you implement your recommendation?