【正文】 tep further and prepare summary charts of the key data the interviewee may need to solve the case. Background sheets should contain all the information that the interviewee will need to logically solve the case. We suggest that you prepare a background sheet for your practice case, but please do not feel obligated to go into great detail. A solid understanding of the problem, the relevant business issues, and possible solutions will be sufficient. Below, we have summarized some major categories of information you might want to pile for your practice cases. Element Description 3 Problem definition Be very clear in the problem that the client has asked you to solve. Industry Understand what industry the client petes in and what industry we are helping to evaluate (if different). Competitive environment Understand the environment, including how concentrated the industry is and why it has been growing, shrinking, or staying the same. Understand the relevant changes to the petitive environment including changes in regulation, pressure from new petitors, impact of technology, impact of demographic trends, etc. Customer