2023 SLC FBLA COLLEGIATE

BUSINESS DECISION MAKING


CASE STUDY



PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS


  1. You are receiving this case study the evening before your scheduled presentation.  You have from now until the time of your scheduled presentation to review the case and determine your solution.


  1. Presentation time is seven minutes. At six minutes the timekeeper will stand and hold up a colored card indicating one minute is left and at seven minutes the timekeeper will stand and hold up a colored card indicating time is up.


  1. You may use prepared notes during your presentation.


  1. Presentation materials (i.e., posters, flip charts, electronic presentations, etc.) are allowed.  However, no items may be left with the judges.


  1. Cover all the points described in the case and be prepared to answer questions posed by the judges.


  1. If competing as part of a team, all team members must participate in the presentation as well as answer questions.



PERFORMANCE INDICATORS


  • Select logical actions to take and present them with the positive and negative aspects of these actions. 

  • Demonstrate rationale/reasoning for each recommendation made and potential anticipated results.  

  • Exhibit good decision-making and problem-solving skills. 

  • Demonstrate ability to effectively address the given situation and effectively answer questions.



CASE STUDY SITUATION


Background Information

The competitor(s) are the current management team for a rapidly growing consulting company.  The clients (judges) run a large corporation that is in the process of acquiring a small family-owned business. Both sides are very supportive of the acquisition, and the large corporation has hired the competitor(s) consulting company to help with the transition. 


The challenge is that the acquiring corporation wants to create a strategy to improve communications within the two organizations, encourage leadership development, and encourage collaboration among employees. 


Scenario

The context the competitor(s) find themselves in is needing to analyze an ownership change transaction.  Any bias or personal preferences within both companies will need to be set aside.  The competitor(s) need to develop a plan that includes their strategy for communication, leadership development, and collaboration during the transition. The presentation needs to be extensive and should include a thorough explanation of how the transition plan will be bias free.


Objectives of Case Study

The competitor(s) must address the following during the presentation:

  • Explain the purpose of a business plan, list the parts of a business plan, and develop an effective business plan.

  • Differentiate social and ethical issues facing business.

  • Analyze ownership change transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, hostile takeovers, and restructuring).