Case Study #4

Case Study Report:

#04 Three’s Crowd

 

I.         Statement of the Problem

The problem is their cultural difference between Maria and Jenny: Maria could not accept Jenny’s behavior that is to bring her boyfriend to their double dorm room.

II.       Suggestion of possible solutions

(a)      Solution 1: Maria should have told Jenny about her feeling to this problem with Jenny and Jack before she determined to move out.

(b)      Solution 2: Maria should have gone to her adviser and to talk about the problem with Jenny.

III.     Evaluation of possible solutions

(a)      Solution 1:

[Advantage] It is a very directly settlement of this problem. It is also easier to be accepted Maria’s feeling by Jenny.

[Disadvantage] American girls are usually strong mind and self-centered, so maybe Maria did not accept.

(b)      Solution 2:

[Advantage] It is a very helpful for Maria. Advisor will send a mail with a caution of dorm’s rule.

[Disadvantage] It would not be helpful for Maria. Because, her Advisor may expose it that Maria consulted about the problem with Jenny.

IV.     Selection of a solution

(a)      Solution 1: Maria should have told Jenny about her feeling to this problem with

        Jenny and Jack before she determined to move out.

Because, Jenny must have known that Maria is foreigner. So, it had a possibility that Maria has a different culture and a thought to date with boyfriend. In fact, sex before marriage was considered a sin for Venezuela.