read case carefully, taking notes and underlining important facts

Write a 1,000 – 1,250 word analysis of the case you will be assigned. A WORD COUNT will be performed.Follow standard APA format by including an abstract and body of paper in double spaced 12-point format in Times New Roman. All references should be cited both in the body of the paper and in a separate reference page. Include a separate title page.Step One: COMPREHEND/SUMMARIZE CASE SITUATION*speed read the case*read case carefully, taking notes and underlining important facts*provide a one paragraph summary of the caseStep Two: DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM AREA*identify problem areas*list facts by problem area from notes and a rereading of the case*use evidence from the case to diagnose each problem area in turn.Step Three: STATE MAIN ISSUE*state the major problem of the case-problem should be in one sentence in the form of a question tobe answered-problem should relate to problem areas in Step TwoStep Four: GENERATE ALTERNATIVES*list solutions to the major problem-be specific…give the who, what, why, where, when & how of each solutionStep Five: EVALUATE EACH ALTERNATIVE AND SELECT THE BEST ONE*list pros and cons for each alternative*carefully weigh pros and cons of each alternative and choose thebest one (explain your choice in detail)Step Six: DEFEND IMPLEMENTATION*list questions about the workability of your chosen solution*develop a defense (or answer) each questionCase Study topic is Gold Star PropertiesFinancial CrisisJoseph J. DistefanoFound in text book with ISBN of 978-0-7619-2637-5Case Study 1.6