2012 RECC Rule Sheet
  • Each school may only field one team. Team members must be currently enrolled as MBA students at the university, and exceptions for other degree programs will only be made on a case-by-case basis. Each team must consist of four (4) or five (5) members, two (2) of whom must be first year MBA students graduating in 2013. The composition of the team may not change after January 20th.

  • Teams are strongly encouraged not to drop out of the competition following the drop-dead date in mid-December. Exiting the RECC after this date may result in the school not being invited back to the RECC for two years. The Case will be distributed Thursday, January 26th via email to each team.

  • In addition to the information used in this case, you may also use other relevant and credible third party sources of information. However, once the Case is distributed, outside assistance is NOT acceptable. Procuring such assistance is prohibited and will result in the team being disqualified from this and future competitions.

  • No additional information will be provided. Please make reasonable assumptions if necessary and cite them in your analysis. Any questions about the case may be sent to Jonathan Mattson (jamattso@umich.edu). Any questions that can be answered will be emailed to all teams.

  • All presentations and deliverables are due by February 2nd, and should be turned in on a thumb drive (you will get it back) as you enter the reception on Thursday night. You will have the opportunity to share your presentation on Friday, February 3rd during the competition.

  • All teams must submit presentations for both the first round and the final round. There will be no changes necessary between rounds for those teams which are selected for the finals.

  • The top team from each of the four preliminary groups will advance to the final round. Please consult the finalized agenda that will be published closer to the competition date regarding the timing of the rounds.

  • The presentations for the first round will be limited to 30 minutes in length, 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for questions from the judges. There is no limit on the number of slides.

  • The presentations for the final round will also be limited to 30 minutes in length, 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for questions from the judges. Again, there is no limit on the number of slides.

  • All teams must submit presentations for both the first round and the final round.

  • Each team should select a name which provides no reference to their school, mascots, etc. Neither school logos nor any other school reference are to be included on the team's presentation materials. This includes PowerPoint presentations, slides, posters, clothing and documents. No verbal references of school affiliation are to be made to the Judges during a team's presentation.

  • On Friday morning, team presentation times and room assignments will be determined by a random draw. Each presentation room has two full size projection screens that allow for simultaneous use of computer projection. Each room will contain a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint, and the designated Room Host will have your presentation loaded on the laptop and ready to run at the start of your presentation. If you would like to view the presentation rooms, you may do so at anytime prior to events beginning Friday morning.