This book provides a detailed template MBA students can follow to complete any strategic management case analysis assignment (written or presentation). Harold Star shows students how to identify a dependent variable that will be the focus of the analysis. His framework provides techniques that help students distinguish between symptoms, causes, and the root cause of the company's strategic problems. He outlines the different types of corrective actions students can develop to address the root cause they've uncovered, and shows how students can choose the best recommendation to offer.Professor Star offers numerous examples to illustrate his points, and his proven approach is rich with tables and explanatory graphics.The book is a must-read for current and prospective MBA students.