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Case Analysis: Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015Read the case, “Harley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015” on page 502-514. Use the case analysis format provided below to  identify and address the problems and provide several suggested solutions that the Harley-Davidson Inc. executive team can review for possible implementation.  Be sure to “identify 2 to 3 problems” and “develop 2 to 3 possible solutions to the problems identified”, and use this as the focus for making your case in the case format.Note: The case questions provided at the end of each case can be used as an insight to what the problems might be; so be sure to investigate the case carefully.Case FormatI. Write the Executive SummaryOne to two paragraphs in lengthOn cover page of the reportBriefly identify the major problems facing the manager/key personSummarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended planII. Statement of the ProblemState the problems facing the manager/key personIdentify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problemsDifferentiate short term from long term problemsConclude with the decision facing the manager/key personIII. Causes of the Problem Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identify in the Statement of the ProblemIn the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readingsSupport conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readingsIV. Decision Criteria and Alternative SolutionsIdentify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)Include two or three possible alternative solutionsEvaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listedSuggest additional pros/cons if appropriateV. Recommended Solution, Implementation and JustificationIdentify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of actionSolution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous sectionThe recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the ‘ideal’ course of actionUsing models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and why it would workVI. External Sourcing2 to 3 external sources (in addition to your textbook) should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues.  This information would be ideally sourced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues Identify.