Engaging Business Case Study: Consolidation and Innovation

This case study, centered on Mentat Tech Company, offers an engaging and thoughtful scenario for teachers looking to bring real world scenarios to their students. This assignment challenges students to analyze and make strategic decisions for a technology company facing financial struggles. Students will dive into the financial performance and profitability of different divisions within the company and wrestle with the dilemma of recommending what to do with the different branches of the company, potentially resulting in job losses. After all-- no one wants to be the "bad guy", but are cuts warranted?

This case study fosters critical thinking and basic financial analysis. It serves as a helpful tool for educators aiming to get students into practical problem-solving and decision-making in the area of business.

The question at the center of the case? "Should Mentat Tech consolidate operations? And if so, how?" This question is more loaded than it appears!

This product includes a full case study packet, with a completely original narrative that won't be found anywhere else! It also comes with an instructor implementation guide, class slides, and some basic financial and company culture information.

Overall, the case study includes:

• An extensive case study narrative

• Basics of the businesses' operations

• Key financial data

• The teacher's guide for carrying out the case study

• A class presentation to go over the presented facts

• A presentation assignment for students

Students are asked to:

• Task Overview: 

  • Your team's task is to conduct a thorough analysis of Mentat Tech Corporation based on the provided case study, prepare a formal presentation for the class, and be prepared to discuss the reflection questions after the presentation.