Students are given a series of memos, reports, letters that they are likely to find on their jobs. Each provides potential input into the analysis and decision process. These illustrate the type of information available and sources to obtain more. Students are urged to add or modify the inputs based on their own knowledge or insights. Memos can be divided among team members to force communications.
Illustration is included in the software.
It depicts six segments and how the analysis is used to make decisions and create effective strategies. Instructor and Participant Guides are designed to guide instructors and participants through the process, highlight key concepts and points and give additional examples, sources of information. On-demand Consulting permits the student to download their analyses, decisions and strategies and receive additional tutoring and consulting. They can ask additional questions or obtain additional information about the process via Internet, email or phone. There are illustrations that highlight the process and its output.