Depending on the job position, case study exercises may be used by some companies to assess the capabilities of a candidate and determine how well they will perform after being selected. A case study exercise is one of many exercises employed in an assessment centre. The individuals participating in the exercise may be put in a simulated situation that they might face in real life on the job. Their response to the exercise will help determine the way they will behave while confronting the same problems in reality. Thus, analysis of this behaviour can help in evaluating if the candidate’s skill set is suited for the job.