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To celebrate the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the grocery store chain Jewel-Osco was considering an advertisement in a commemorative ed

This critical incident describes the merger and controversial tax inversion of U.S.-based Burger King and Canada-based Tim Hortons.

The press hinted at a possible hostile takeover, and Jerry Bailey knew his job was on the line. Bailey was keenly aware that things needed to change quickly.

This critical incident describes the social media response of some customers when they believed a Happy Meal’s Minion toy was saying the expletive, “What the f@#k?” In July of 2015, McDonald’s re

Adam Norris made his way in the “arms race” of pharmaceutical sales. He was the sales representative for a new drug that could help patients manage a serious health problem.

This critical incident can be used in a basic finance or personal finance class.

Memorial Hospital was part of a successful, for-profit, integrated healthcare organization. The hospital relied upon leases to finance equipment and real property.

This case explores the vital relationship between the measurement of inventory and income for the restaurant Northstar Café.

This case details the early career trajectory of a recent college graduate who effectively leveraged mentoring to achieve career success.

In September 2015, CEO of Pavlovich Coachlines Ltd (PCL), Bernard Pavlovich, needed to make some significant decisions regarding his company’s future.

Mike Kramer, the CEO of HaylioMed, led his small technology firm for over a decade, during which time it had become the market leader in the provision of a complex Enterprise Software System for

This case study introduces Perry Pallet, a small pallet manufacturer created to pursue sustainability within an industry that was going through a rapid sustainability-related transformation.

Trevor, a recent MBA graduate, was able to secure promising interviews with two companies. Following his interview with the first company, Trevor was offered a job.

This decision-oriented critical incident describes Stacey Garrison’s personal dilemma of whether to candidly express her concerns about the human resource management practices of Lexi and Mark (o

Sylvia Wright, owner of a local Hallmark card shop, had just read a newspaper article announcing the closing of another location in a neighboring county.

Groupon, Inc.’s growth had been spectacular, and in less than three years after its founding, it was ready to make its initial public offering (IPO).

Gary and Darla Beggs, after long, professional tenures in large corporations, decided to become business owners.

This decision-oriented critical incident addresses potential legal and marketing conflicts in the restaurant industry based on claims of superior food or of inferior competitor products.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) focused on improvement of football (known as soccer in the U.S.) and organized international soccer competitions, including the World

This critical incident considers an English-only language controversy at City Market, Onion River Co-op, a grocery store and food co-op located in Burlington, Vermont.