Business and society

A senior manager at Cisco once suggested to me that there are two types of challenges in organizations — capacity problems and complexity problems. Capacity problems are those that require more, fewer or different resources. Complexity problems require new thinking and a creative approach. For example, increasing market share for your product can often be […]

You can’t move away from what scares you.

The catastrophe in India highlights the need for governments and international organizations to coordinate more effectively.

But well-rounded leaders might be able to.

New research suggests that social entrepreneurs may benefit from short bursts of business exposure.

“After 18 months our troops will begin to come home.” – President Obama speaking to the nation on his strategy for Afghanistan, December 1, 2009 In his West Point speech about the future of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, President Obama did four important things. First and most importantly, he took personal responsibility for winning the […]

How companies can responsibly manage the growing water and energy demands of their data centers across the world.

Companies and countries need to prioritize collaboration and transformation over competition and disruption.

The widely held notion of “Japan, Inc.” is exaggerated; there is no monolithic business-government link. Even so, the cooperation (without incorporation) between the large corporate combines and the government bureaucracy is impressive in its strength and focus on the common economic good—especially in view of its achievements worldwide. As the economic power of the United […]

What the law says and what managers need to know.

Protectionism isn't the answer.

Reducing waste can drive innovation, cut cost, mitigate risk, and win new customers.

A combination of digital technology, flat corporate structures, and unethical leaders.

What to do when a new leader gets off to a controversial or rocky start.

By pooling the resources of the poor and by sharing information, religious and financial institutions can work together to change inner-city economies.

Social ventures earn their stripes the same way private enterprises do.

The real gender issue isn't a lack of qualified women, but a surplus of unqualified men.

And what leaders can do to prevent it.

The skills taught in engineering courses don’t always lead to new ideas.

How to stay one step ahead of the copycats.

In January 2005, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) announced it would join the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). At that time, COSCO initiated...

Founded in 2008, Khan Academy was a global educational nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone anywhere in the world....

Introduces Reverend Jeffrey Brown, one of the cofounders of the Ten Point Coalition in Boston, Mass. The Ten Point Coalition, a group of ministers that...

Presents a continuation of the (A), (B), and (C) cases.

The principal of St. Clement's School was considering a potential expansion to the school's facilities. There were many issues for the principal to consider...

Business is a very important element of human societies, contributing with efficient and innovative solutions of human needs, creating and distributing...

Zhang Yue, founder and chairman of Broad Group, had developed a series of innovative products aimed at solving China's environmental problems. Broad Group's...

Three-party, multi-issue international trade negotiation among three culturally different countries over which of two countries will export rice to the...

To develop the next generation of risky products, ALZA, a mature and profitable biotechnology firm specializing in drug delivery systems, must raise $40...

Quimera is a Spanish start-up firm that was founded in 2009 by Javier De Rocafort. It aims to overcome the financial constraints associated with the development...

This case describes why and how Advantech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Advantech) has transformed in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT)....

The case describes the challenges that Ultimate Fighting Championship faced as a result of regulatory opposition and loss of the license to operate. The...

This composite case explores the managerial, ethical, and logistical issues that arise when a federal employee is diagnosed with breast cancer and has...

This case focuses on Wal-Mart's Global Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative (GWEEI) that was launched in September 2011. The case examines GWEEI's...

Having begun improving the environmental performance of its own operations, Aspen Skiing Company is considering "greening" its supply chain and lobbying...

Richard Evans, the newly appointed General Manager of the Siam Chemicals Company (SCC) returns to his Bangkok office after a two-week absence to find...

Irish Rail is the national railway system of Ireland. The company operates passenger and freight services and manages the national railway infrastructure....

This case centers on Grameen America (GA), a $17mm nonprofit organization that has become a high-profile, high-growth social enterprise that provides...

The global rise of responsible investing in the last decades (boosted by the increasing debates around climate change, business ethics and distribution...

In July 2004, Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of Greater London, had to decide whether or not to expand the system of congestion charging he had implemented...

A senior manager at Cisco once suggested to me that there are two types of challenges in organizations — capacity problems and complexity problems. Capacity problems are those that require more, fewer or different resources. Complexity problems require new thinking and a creative approach. For example, increasing market share for your product can often be […]

In January 2005, China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) announced it would join the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). At that time, COSCO initiated...

You can’t move away from what scares you.

The catastrophe in India highlights the need for governments and international organizations to coordinate more effectively.

Founded in 2008, Khan Academy was a global educational nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone anywhere in the world....

But well-rounded leaders might be able to.

New research suggests that social entrepreneurs may benefit from short bursts of business exposure.

“After 18 months our troops will begin to come home.” – President Obama speaking to the nation on his strategy for Afghanistan, December 1, 2009 In his West Point speech about the future of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, President Obama did four important things. First and most importantly, he took personal responsibility for winning the […]

Introduces Reverend Jeffrey Brown, one of the cofounders of the Ten Point Coalition in Boston, Mass. The Ten Point Coalition, a group of ministers that...

How companies can responsibly manage the growing water and energy demands of their data centers across the world.