People Matrix - HR Case Study Competition

All that you need to know about The People Matrix - HR Case Study Competition

People Matrix organized by Hridayam – the HR Club of the School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, invites students to tackle a real-world HR and organizational challenge through strategic thinking, analysis, and practical problem-solving.

Participants will receive a case study 24 hours prior to the competition, develop their solution, and present their recommendations before a judging panel.

Competition Format

• The competition will consist of one case presentation round.
• The case study will be shared with registered teams one day prior to the competition.
• Teams will analyze the case, develop their recommendations, and present their solution before the judging panel.
• Teams will be shortlisted for the final stage based on the quality and effectiveness of their proposed solution.

Shortlisted teams will be informed prior to the final round.

• Each shortlisted team will get 7–8 minutes for the presentation, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.
• Teams must strictly adhere to the allotted time.
• A surprise element will be introduced on the day of the competition, where teams may be presented with a short crisis or change in circumstances related to the case and asked to respond accordingly.

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized colleges and universities.
• Students from all disciplines, departments, and specializations are eligible.
• Each team must consist of 1–3 members.
• Inter-college, inter-departmental, and cross-specialization teams are permitted.
• Each participant can be a member of only one team.

Rules & Guidelines

• The case study will be released 24 hours prior to the competition.
• Teams must present their solution within the allotted 7–8 minutes, followed by a 2-minute Q&A.
• Solutions should demonstrate originality, creativity, practicality, and financial feasibility.
• Teams must be able to justify and defend their recommendations during the Q&A.
• Any assumptions made should be clearly stated and logically justified.
• Plagiarism, fabrication of information, or any form of unfair practice will result in disqualification.
• The response to the surprise element must be original and developed by the team during the competition.
• Use of AI tools is strictly prohibited for the surprise element.
• Participants must follow all instructions and time limits communicated by the organizing committee.
• The decision of the judging panel and organizing committee shall be final and binding.

Evaluation Criteria

Teams will be evaluated on:

• Problem Understanding & Depth of Analysis
• Creativity & Originality of Solution
• Relevance & Effectiveness of Recommendations
• Feasibility & Implementation
• Presentation & Communication
• Ability to Defend Recommendations during Q&A
• Adaptability & Response to the Surprise Element