Case study | strategic management

1. What is Third Point’s charge with regard to Nestle’s investment in L’ Oreal? Should Nestle take this charge seriously?
2. What role does the L’ Oreal stake play for Nestle?
3. Examine the arguments made by Third Point and Nestle on this issue. Whose arguments have greater merit?
4. What should Ulf Mark Schneider do about the L’ Oreal stake?

1. Introduction
   • Identify the key problems and issues in the case study.
   • Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.
2. Background
   • Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.
   • Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study.
3. Evaluation of the Case
   • Outline the various pieces of the case study that you are focusing on.
   • Evaluate these pieces by discussing what is working and what is not working.
   • State why these parts of the case study are or are not working well.
4. Proposed Solution/Changes
   • Provide specific and realistic solution(s) or changes needed.
   • Explain why this solution was chosen.
   • Support this solution with solid evidence, such as:
     • Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)
     • Outside research
     • Personal experience (anecdotes)
5. Recommendations
   • Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.
   • If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues.
   • What should be done and who should do it?

Finalizing the Case

After you have composed the first draft of your case study analysis, read through it to check for any gaps or inconsistencies in content or structure:

• Is your thesis statement clear and direct?
• Have you provided solid evidence?
• Is any component from the analysis missing?

When you make the necessary revisions, proofread and edit your analysis before submitting the final draft.