Sample

Recommended Strategy:

This is the action you propose to solve the problem identified in (1.0) and (2.0) and is selected from the range of alternatives presented. It must be restated. It is acceptable to cut and paste from section 5.0 (one or two paragraphs)

Short Term:

6.1

6.2

Long Term:

Justification of Recommendations:

In this section, the analyst demonstrates why the alternative selected is the most effective in attacking the problem, and why the other alternatives were rejected. Evidence (from section 3.0) is used to support the recommendations and to reject the actions not accepted. It should be shown how and why recommended action will meet the criteria of evaluation, and thus solve the problem, and how and why the rejected strategies will fail or be less effective. Short term solutions should be related to short term problems and long term proposals to long term problems.

In this discussion, the analyst should describe e the risks and opportunities, costs and benefits, and strengths and weaknesses of each alternative, and thus build a convincing case in favour of the decision he is recommending. Furthermore, it is essential to scrutinise all alternatives to ascertain whether the adoption of a particular solution to solve the problem, will create a new problem. To earn high marks it is essential to draw on research evidence or theory to argue for the strategic choice. (one and a quarter pages)

8.0 Implementation, Control and Follow-up:

In this concluding section, the analysis should list the clear, specific steps to be taken to adopt the proposed solution. What obstacles may be expected, and how should these be overcome? What policy or organisation changes are indicated? What controls are needed to avoid a recurrence of the problem in the future? For example, if the action recommended is to retrench 50 assembly line workers, what union reaction can be expected and what contingency plans are available to deal with...