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In this edition of our series on Excellence in Case Writing, we discuss arguably the single most critical element of writing an excellent case study: the focal construct.

John Bell was the CEO of Tampa Theatre.

The first Ikinari Steak location in the United States opened in Manhattan’s East Village in February 2017.

Amy Stowe, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of the nonprofit Clean Climate Coalition, found herself leading the communication and implementation of a full company reorganization prompt

This decision-based case discusses what strategic direction Aflac should take as it emerges from the worst of the global pandemic.

Pizza originated in seventeenth-century Naples, Italy, where it became a mainstay for the poor.

It was late 2020, and after seven years of constant toil, Pixologie’s financial performance just wasn’t working out the way Mollie Bartelt had hoped. What was she doing wrong?

This case describes a dilemma faced by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and its president, Glen Cromwell.

This case study focuses on the success of Felipe Lopez as the CEO of companies in a medium-sized city in Colombia.

In an ever-changing world, finding like-minded partners who complement each other is difficult at best.

Shake Shack’s leadership found itself in a difficult situation when, after initially accepting $10 million in PPP (Payroll Protection Program) funds early in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, t

Rumors were that Genene Jones, a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), might be hurting the pediatric patients at Bexar County Hospital, but Dr. Kathy Holland did not believe it.

Working in a patriarchal society where girls are considered lower in status and have little or no opportunity to be educated, the Kakenya’s Dream Foundation faces an obstacle to providing educati

Alix had considered her city’s downtown a gem and her investment in a hotel there a home run.

Destiny or Fate: The GJCS and SCR Perfect Fit Stellern, M. Rockhurst University Joseph, J, Lemoyne College Craig Davis, Ohio University

Newlyweds Brian and Rachel Goulet started a small business making and selling pens out of their home. Brian made ballpoint and rollerball pens from kits, and Rachel managed the website.

Kristen earned a good reputation as a hairdresser in Cambridge City, Indiana, because of her high professionalism and dedication to her career.

Paul Jessup had just met with the technology group that would be operating in the newly spunoff Synenergy.

Two students requested their oral presentations in an Economics class be rescheduled for another day.

One of the most significant challenges educators face is making material relevant to students.