Recently added articles from Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies:
Letter from the editors.
Dec 30, 2008; ... Welcome to the Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. The editorial content of this journal is under the control of the Allied Academies, Inc., a non profit association of scholars whose purpose is to encourage and support the advancement and exchange of knowledge, ...
Carpet capital culture clash.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns the issues faced in a U.S. company with a large percentage of immigrant Latino workers and the resulting interactions with their original Anglo workforce. The case is appropriate for junior and senior-level ...
Odyssey healthcare: a Department of Justice investigation related to the False Claims Act. (CASES).
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case is the application of the False Claims Act by the Department of Justice to investigate the recruitment and patient care policies of a for-profit hospice: Odyssey Healthcare. The case provides examples of the types of ...
The mid-city convention and visitor's bureau (CVB).(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case can be used to illustrate concepts of leading an organization with multiple issues and priorities. Secondary considerations include the need for long-range planning and the effective utilization of resources, the need for partnering with other groups ...
Auntie Anne's Pretzels: a knotty problem.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case involves growth and management issues, and is appropriate for small business and management courses. A secondary issue is the owner's social motives for the business, thereby making this case appropriate to a discussion of entrepreneurial goals and ...
Property rights in Cyberia a study of "intent" and "bad faith": a case study in the adventures of creating property rights in Cyberspace.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary objectives of this Case Study is to address the dynamics and challenges of harmonizing present day business practices that may be impacted by traditional legal concepts, identifying current government/international organization regulatory initiatives ...
Deep south forest products: management unfair labor practices during union decertification?(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case examines the process by which the unionized employees of a firm take steps to decertify their labor union as their bargaining agent. Further, the case examines certain actions taken by the firm's management during the decertification process, and ...
Summit enterprises.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns cost/managerial accounting--more specifically, transfer pricing and divisional performance evaluation. Secondary issues examined include cost estimation and cost-volume-profit analysis. The case has a difficulty ...
Urban outreach ministries' organic gardens: developing a sustainable, triple-bottom-line business for a nonprofit social enterprise.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case is a for-profit or nonprofit organization developing and implementing a triple-bottom-line strategy, including concern for people, profit, and planet, to help assure the profitable sustainability of its operation in the ...
Vermont Teddy Bear Company.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case is intended for use in undergraduate business ethics, marketing, entrepreneurship or management courses. The primary subject matter of this case concerns an dilemma that faced a company in the business of making people feel good. This case allows the ...
The federal government vs. York County: a transfer pricing case for managerial accounting students.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns transfer pricing. Secondary issues examined include opportunity costs, sunk costs, the use of progressive levels of critical thinking skills, the application of classroom knowledge to real life situations, and ...
Cost allocations for hospital management.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns structuring cost accounting information. A secondary issue is the focus on how the information might be used and to this end there are no numbers in the case. Depending upon the requirements chosen by the ...
Managing client relations: the case of Peter Vosek.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this role play case is the interpersonal skills needed to handle a difficult client situation involving power and trust. Since difficult situations often stem from people having different goals, different approaches, and/or ...
Adams jewelry.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns the operational philosophy and actions of a small retail jewelry store. Secondary issues examined include the nature of the jewelry and diamond market, selecting an appropriate target market, developing a ...
Patagonia: climbing to new highs with a smaller carbon footprint.(CASES)
Dec 30, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns corporate environmental responsibility. Secondary issues examined include strategic intent and marketing dynamics. The case has a difficulty level of three, appropriate for junior level students. The case is ...
Letter from the editors.
Dec 15, 2008; ... Welcome to the Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. The editorial content of this journal is under the control of the Allied Academies, Inc., a non profit association of scholars whose purpose is to encourage and support the advancement and exchange of knowledge, ...
Carpet capital culture clash.(CASES)
Dec 15, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case concerns the issues faced in a U.S. company with a large percentage of immigrant Latino workers and the resulting interactions with their original Anglo workforce. The case is appropriate for junior and senior-level ...
Odyssey healthcare: a department of justice investigation related to the false claims act.(CASES)
Dec 15, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of this case is the application of the False Claims Act by the Department of Justice to investigate the recruitment and patient care policies of a for-profit hospice: Odyssey Healthcare. The case provides examples of the types of ...
The Mid-City Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB).(CASES)
Dec 15, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case can be used to illustrate concepts of leading an organization with multiple issues and priorities. Secondary considerations include the need for long-range planning and the effective utilization of resources, the need for partnering with other groups ...
Auntie Anne's Pretzels: a knotty problem.(CASES)
Dec 15, 2008; ... CASE DESCRIPTION This case involves growth and management issues, and is appropriate for small business and management courses. A secondary issue is the owner's social motives for the business, thereby making this case appropriate to a discussion of entrepreneurial goals and ...