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Caribbean Island – MBB Final Round
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Difficulty
A wealthy client has recently bought an island in the Caribbean. She has engaged us to identify possible uses for her new island.
I. Background
II. Question 1
Our client is interested in building a luxury villas resort. What is the maximum number of villas to build on the island if every villa must have direct access to the sea?
III. Question 2
Is this a worthwhile investment?
IV. Question 3
The client is concerned about the 90% occupancy to maintain at the highest price for 6 months. What is the breakeven occupancy required?
V. Question 4
Can you please provide the client with a recommendation?
Further Questions
- Can you estimate the impact of additional revenues on NPV? Please consider also the additional investment costs.
- What are the KPIs you would use to recommend or not the investment?
- How would you conduct a more accurate forecast of the revenues?
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Context
This case was assigned during a final MBB round.
The case tests the candidate's ability to:
A candidate-led approach is recommended but, if he/she prefers, an interviewer-led style is fine as well.
Push the candidate towards structured and non-conventional brainstorming especially at the beginning of the case.
The case must be completed within 25 minutes.
Scoring Scheme
The assessment should be delivered across 4 main areas, with scores ranging from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest):
1. Structure
Overall approach to the problem, logical and relevant framework including complete issue trees and implementable solutions.
2. Hypothesis-driven analysis
Hypothesis-driven approach, a general understanding of how businesses function as well as a reasonable differentiation between relevant and irrelevant information.
3. Communication
Comprehensible communication of own approach and recommendations even when faced with uncertainty or confusing information, appropriate response to the interviewer's questions.
4. Appearance & Attitude
Proactive in identifying and communicating issues, right balance of confidence and humility,