Missing Partner

unconventional

India-specific
Set in Delhi, India; the figures and context are India’s.

What this case is about

It is 2016, and you have just joined a consulting firm as a Business Analyst. Mr. Perry, a senior partner who has historically been disciplined and punctual, has started arriving 30 minutes late each day. The firm is concerned and asks you to identify the reason without approaching him directly.

Objective

Identify the cause of Mr. Perry's recent lateness, establish how it creates the delay, and recommend discreet practical ways to reduce it.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Reading the data
Judgement and recommendation
Communicating clearly