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Revenue/Cost framework vs business framework?

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Hi there, If the case is about profitabilty, then yes, you're probably going to need to do something related to pro... (read entire answer)

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Hello! It would be interesting to see how others would approach this question? Thank you

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Hi there, A few observations: 1) the initial prompt is a bit confusing. If they can capture no more than 10% of t... (read entire answer)

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Marketing case framework - how to improve?

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Hi there, 1) don't do 4P. it's pretty cumbersome and kind of a cliche - interviewers won't like it. 2) the idea i... (read entire answer)

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How to practice specific case types efficiently?

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Hi there, I'd add two pieces of advice. 1) Varying case types is useful, particularly from different case prep bo... (read entire answer)

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