Acquisition of Astor Park Hotel Case Analysis

Students will apply the knowledge and methods studied in this course to analyzing this case. The following is the guideline for the case study:

Your written analysis of a case should generally contain five sections:

1. Executive Summary

2. Brief overview of key case facts

3. Identification of the case problem or central issue

4. Discussion of 2-3 alternative solutions to resolve the problem

5. Selection of the preferred solution and explanation of how it solves the

problem

The body of your case analysis should be no longer than 4.5 pages, double-spaced. Allow yourself an average of one page per section (2-5 above) and a half-page for the executive summary. Part of the learning experience is the distillation of notes, ideas and opinions into succinct presentations of your thinking on a particular case. Articulately state your points. You are encouraged to use other resources.