IU Case Study: Academic Work

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What is the main purpose of Maike's case study about Tilda?

To write a biography about Tilda's life

To analyze the benefits of part-time work for mothers

To evaluate the management position of the energy company

To identify shortcomings and needs for action in Tilda's situation (correct)

What is the reason for Tilda's removal from her managerial position?

The company's opinion that women can only hold leadership positions on a full-time basis (correct)

Insufficient leadership skills

Poor performance as the head of the public relations department

Lack of experience in public relations

What is a key goal of completing this unit?

To develop skills in public relations

To learn how to create a biography

To become a member of the Business Ladies network

To understand how a case study at IU is structured (correct)

What is the current position held by Tilda at the energy company?

Manager of the administration in her own department Signup and view all the answers

Why does Maike want to conduct an in-depth interview with Tilda?

To gain a deeper understanding of Tilda's situation for her case study Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of a case study for students?

The answer is not specified in the content Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of the part-time position Tilda agreed to at the end of her maternity leave?

75 percent Signup and view all the answers

What will be discussed and reflected upon in Maike's case study?

The identified shortcomings, needs for action, and draft political laws for the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the required paper size for a case study?

DIN-A4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of section/subsection levels allowed in a case study?

Three levels Signup and view all the answers

Where can students find instructions on how to submit their case study?

In a separate manual on myCampus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tutor support opportunities for case study analysis?

To answer formal and general questions about working on the case study Signup and view all the answers

How many pages of text are required for a case study?

7-10 pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the required font size for headings in a case study?

12 pt. Signup and view all the answers

Where can students find further specification and guidelines for their case study?

In the Exam Guide on myCampus Signup and view all the answers

How can students submit their affidavit?

Via Turnitin portal Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the value of case studies in education?

They help develop solution-oriented thinking. Signup and view all the answers

Which section is NOT typically considered part of the structure of a case study?

Initial Thoughts Signup and view all the answers

Why do case studies often provide limited contextual information?

They simulate complex professional situations. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as an important outcome of analyzing case studies?

Development of analytical skills. Signup and view all the answers

What does NOT characterize the nature of case studies?

They provide structured preparation of knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

In case studies, how should students approach the process of finding solutions?

By justifying their proposed solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is often faced while working on case studies?

Lack of clarity in problem definitions. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about case studies is true?

They can include both real and fictitious scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about solutions in case studies?

Every situation must have a definitive resolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical reason students engage with case studies?

To apply theories to practical scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

IU Case Study

A case study is a practical problem situation that represents a concrete case, often with incomplete or unstructured information.
Case studies promote important competences in solution-oriented thinking and decision-making.
They train the practical transfer of theoretical knowledge and models learned in studies.

Structure and General Instructions

A case study should follow a logical structure:
- Introduction (case context and explanation)
- Body (case presentation, processing, and solution)
- Conclusion (discussion and further transfers)
The headings can be customized, but the structure should be clear and comprehensible.

Challenges and Features of Case Studies

Case studies often lack details, simulating real-life situations.
There is no right or wrong solution; the focus is on the process of finding a solution.
Case studies require students to work independently and apply knowledge to a decision-making situation.

Formal Guidelines and Submission Requirements

The case study consists of:
- Title page
- Table of contents
- List of figures and/or tables (if necessary)
- List of abbreviations (if necessary)
- Text part with introduction, body, conclusion
- Bibliography
- List of appendices (if necessary)
- Appendices and materials (if necessary)
Formal document requirements:
- Length: 7-10 pages of text
- Paper size: DIN-A4
- Margins: 2 cm (top and bottom), 2 cm (left), 2 cm (right)
- Font: Arial 11 pt. (general text), 12 pt. (headings), justified
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Sentences: Justified, auto-hyphenation
- Footnotes: Arial 10 pt., justified
- Paragraph: 6 pt. distance after line break
- Section/subsection levels: Maximum three levels

Submission and Evaluation

The case study is submitted via the Turnitin portal.
Instructions on submission and evaluation can be found in a separate manual on myCampus.

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