Can a literature review count as a secondary source?

A literature review is definitely a secondary source—it’s a synthesis of what other researchers have already said, not original data you’ve collected yourself. In your MBA project you’ll treat the review as the background that frames your case‑study analysis, while the case itself provides the primary data you’ll interpret. Think of the review as the “map” that shows where the scholarly conversation is, and your case work as the “journey” you’re taking across that terrain. When you write it, focus on summarizing, comparing, and critiquing the existing studies rather than presenting new findings. Cite each article in APA as you would any other source (author, year, page if you’re quoting). Then, in the reference list, give the full journal details. If you later refer back to the review itself in your presentation, you can treat it like any other chapter of your own work—just make sure you’re clear that the ideas inside come from the sources you’ve cited, not from your own original research. So, go ahead and position the literature review as the secondary‑source foundation that supports your case analysis, and keep the citations tight and consistent in APA. You’ve already got the outline and articles, so you’re well on your way—just let the review do the heavy lifting of showing what’s known before you add your own insights. Good luck, you’ve got this!