They have approximately twenty-four hours to research, analyze and develop a set of action plans, make recommendations, and prepare their presentations. Judging Teams are judged by a panel of industry experts including CEO s, top management executives and consultants. Each team has twenty minutes to present their case analysis and recommendations from a required written overview. All team members must actively participate in the presentation phase, which is followed by a question and answer period. Judges base their decisions on such criteria as the depth and comprehensiveness of analysis, relevance, originality, persuasiveness and overall presentation.
Competition rules allow textbooks, notes, and passive use of the Internet for research purposes.
Discussion of the case with outside sources, faculty or advisors is not permitted. An Invaluable Business Experience Participation in the Marshall International Case Competition is both an honor and a supreme challenge. Solving real world business problems under the stressful conditions and strict deadline requirements of the competition is a test of each individual s creativity and problem-solving abilities. These students, tomorrow s business leaders, will be better prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing global business environment. Awards Teams compete for the Marshall Cup.