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Differences at Work: Allie (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408056-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: (C) HBS Case No. 9-408-056 Allie decides not to pursue a sexual harassment charge and instead remedies the situation by transferring to the marketing division in her company. She reflects on how powerless the situation made her feel and how it has made her extremely cautious about workplace interactions.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Ben (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408044-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Ben (C) 9-408-044 Ben shares the remark with his bosses who let Ben decide whether to report the incident to Human Resources. He decides not to, but several years later he still regrets his inaction.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Emily (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408047-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Emily (C) HBS Case No. 9-408-047 describes how the original email author apologizes to her acknowledging that his behavior was extremely inappropriate. While Emily accepts the apology, she still forwards the email on to her boss with a note saying that she felt after reading the email that she could not remain quiet. Her boss never responds. Later, after Emily has left the firm, she asks her boss about his inaction.Starting at €5.74
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Chris and Alison Weston (A), (B), (C), Teaching Note
Sucher, Sandra J.Teaching Note HBS-613018-ETeaching Note for Chris and Alison Weston (A), (B) and (C) cases 612019, 612020, and 612021.Starting at €0.00
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Chris and Alison Weston (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Moore, CeliaCase HBS-612021-EThe Westons reflect on how they have changed and on the lessons they have learned.Starting at €5.74
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Equality of Opportunity and Outcome in the U.S.
Weinzierl, Matthew C.; Su, AlastairCase HBS-715028-EEconomicsEquality of opportunity is endorsed universally even though, or more likely because, it can mean such different things to different people. What definition of equality of opportunity ought to figure into policy decisions? How close, or far, is the United States from providing equal opportunity? Instructors may also obtain a Teaching Note, written by this case's author, that provides suggestions for using this case effectively in the classroom.Starting at €8.20
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Immigration Policy in Germany (A)
Weinzierl, Matthew C.; Flanagan, Katrina; Su, AlastairCase HBS-715029-EEconomicsGermany's Chancellor Angela Merkel faced economic and moral pressure to encourage greater immigration from struggling European, and especially Eurozone, countries after the economic downturn that began in 2008. In fact, it was possible that both the Euro currency union and the European political union depended on increasing migration across member countries, including into Germany. But German domestic politics made Merkel's decision a difficult o...Starting at €8.20
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U.S. Government Debt and the Debate over a Balanced Budget Amendment
Weinzierl, Matthew C.; Flanagan, Katrina; Su, AlastairCase HBS-714031-EEconomicsIn the first decade of the 21st century, national debt as a share of GDP rose dramatically in the United States and across the developed world. This case consists of excerpts from leading commentators explaining and commenting on this trend and the economic and moral problems it poses. Instructors may also obtain a Teaching Note, written by this case's author, that provides suggestions for using this case effectively in the classroom.Starting at €8.20
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1996 Welfare Reform in the United States
Weinzierl, Matthew C.; Flanagan, Katrina; Su, AlastairCase HBS-715030-EEconomicsOn August 22, 1996, U.S. President Bill Clinton signed into law the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)-a dramatic reform of the American system of economic assistance for the poor that, as its title suggested, attempted to encourage labor force participation rather than reliance on federal support. Clinton's decision to support a proposal that substantially cut spending on economic assistance was controversia...Starting at €8.20