Appendix A: Types of Case Studies - Continued

DOE-STD-1058-93

Case Study Type:

Objective Classifications:

IN-TRAY

DIAGNOSIS, DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION,

PROMOTION, DEFENSE

Description and suggested uses:

The in-tray case study is a variation of the decision-type case study and consists

of a number of documents that managers or supervisors might find in their in-

trays. Some background information is provided, and the trainees are allowed a

limited time to determine and record their actions on each of the documents

provided. This type of case study closely approximates a real-life supervisory

function. The in-tray case study is very useful for improving analytical skills,

promoting creative thinking, and practicing decision making. For example, it can

be used to train on facility policies and evaluating learning objectives in the

affective domain. The in-tray case study can be used as an exercise within a

single lesson plan, or a series of exercises throughout a course.

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