Wac Sample
Written Analysis of the Case (WAC) Format
I – Executive Summary
This part presents an overview on what the case study is about, aside from the profile of the company or individual that is involved in the study. This should be limited to only one (1) paragraph.
II – Industry Analysis
Threat of Substitutes * New or emerging substitutes for a product will change competitive forces. This can be influenced by things such as the costs and profitability of the substitute product, how easy it is to crossover to the substitute product, and how well does the substitute product perform relative to the existing product.
Threat of New Entrants * An industry with low barriers of entry will invariably have intense competition as opposed to an industry with major barriers of entry. Barriers of entry can include: High capital investments; Deep rooted brand appeal; Strong government regulation; Switching costs.
Rivalry Among Competitors * An industry with low barriers of entry will invariably have intense competition as opposed to an industry with major barriers of entry.
Threat of Buyer Power * Customers (including distributors and other types of buyers) often influence what happens within an industry.
Threat of Supplier Power * Basic inputs for a product or service are subject to control by suppliers, such as control over prices or availability.
III – Problem Statement
General (The Real Problem):
Specific (Reason/s that Cause/s the Real Problem):
This part presents the problems indicated in the case study. One must present only one (1) general problem that covers the case as a whole. There is no limit as to the specific problems that would be highlighted in this paper.
IV – Objectives of the Study
General:
Specific:
This presents the ultimate goal of this paper in addressing a case study. There should be only one (1) general objective. There is no limit as to the specific objectives that would be highlighted in this paper. However, the specific
I – Executive Summary
This part presents an overview on what the case study is about, aside from the profile of the company or individual that is involved in the study. This should be limited to only one (1) paragraph.
II – Industry Analysis
Threat of Substitutes * New or emerging substitutes for a product will change competitive forces. This can be influenced by things such as the costs and profitability of the substitute product, how easy it is to crossover to the substitute product, and how well does the substitute product perform relative to the existing product.
Threat of New Entrants * An industry with low barriers of entry will invariably have intense competition as opposed to an industry with major barriers of entry. Barriers of entry can include: High capital investments; Deep rooted brand appeal; Strong government regulation; Switching costs.
Rivalry Among Competitors * An industry with low barriers of entry will invariably have intense competition as opposed to an industry with major barriers of entry.
Threat of Buyer Power * Customers (including distributors and other types of buyers) often influence what happens within an industry.
Threat of Supplier Power * Basic inputs for a product or service are subject to control by suppliers, such as control over prices or availability.
III – Problem Statement
General (The Real Problem):
Specific (Reason/s that Cause/s the Real Problem):
This part presents the problems indicated in the case study. One must present only one (1) general problem that covers the case as a whole. There is no limit as to the specific problems that would be highlighted in this paper.
IV – Objectives of the Study
General:
Specific:
This presents the ultimate goal of this paper in addressing a case study. There should be only one (1) general objective. There is no limit as to the specific objectives that would be highlighted in this paper. However, the specific