LibGuides: Topic: Company Research: Case Studies

Case Studies

A case study can be a detailed account of a company, industry, person, or project, and may include information about company objectives, strategies, challenges, results, recommendations, and more.

To find case studies on a variety of business topics, use the following resources.

Databases

Business Source Premier This link opens in a new window
Includes scholarly articles, business news and reports. Provides access to company profiles and SWOT analyses.

Search Tip: Search for your keywords, such as "Starbucks" or "leadership." In the results page, refine the search on the left. Under Document Type, select Case Study.

Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Provides access to articles and case studies. Remember that not everything is considered scholarly on Google Scholar.
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Includes science, medical, social science and business full-text journals. Also includes two full-text encyclopedias, the Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics and the International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences.