A case study provides you with a scenario in which to identify issues and apply your recent learning to a situation. It may simulate a real-world problem, but the company may be fictitious. There are often no right or wrong answers. Rather, it is a chance for you to think critically in the context of your course to apply what you have learned to identify, analyze, and solve a problem.  

You may find more information about how to analyze a business case on the For Students: Writing a Case Analysis page on the Business Case Studies Research Guide.