Volume 2, 2018
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2018
Volume 2
Authors
Robert F. Mortlock
This combat uniform camouflage case study encourages critical analysis of a U.S. Army project at a decision point. The case focuses on the procurement strategy of combat camouflage uniforms and equipment for U.S. Army soldiers. The combat uniform case study reinforces critical thinking in uncerta...
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2018
Volume 2
Authors
Patrik T. Hultberg
The U.S. Department of Commerce released its investigation into the impact on U.S. national security from imports of steel mill products. The report concluded that imports of steel poses a threat to U.S. national security due to the weakness of the domestic industry relative to global excess capa...
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2018
Volume 2
Authors
Arthur Kearney & Denis Harrington
The Lululemon Group has been a lead innovator in the athleisure business. The company successfully managed the transition from an entrepreneurial growth company through to large corporate by anticipating market trends and retaining a sense of deep relationships with existing customers, primarily ...
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2018
Volume 2
Authors
Ralf Mehnert-Meland
Thomas recently joined a French company as General Manager of its US operations. His immediate supervisor, the Chairman of the Board, displayed inappropriate behavior, such as telling offensive jokes with sexual, racist and discriminatory content in business and social settings. The behavior was ...
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2018
Volume 2
Authors
Ralf Mehnert-Meland, J.D.
On a business trip to the Philippines, Ben was invited by his Asian business associates to an evening of entertainment, including something “typically Asian”. After dinner, the men ended up in a brothel. Unbeknownst to Ben, the purpose of the visit was an evening of karaoke singing. It was al...
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2022
Volume 6
Following the science until she didn’t – Rochelle Walensky and revised Omicron Covid-19 guidelines
Authors
Sarah W. Mellen
The new head of the C.D.C., Dr. Rochelle Walensky, began her job in January 2021 during the middle of the worst pandemic in modern history and had a tumultuous start. She was criticized for giving confusing public guidance on safeguarding themselves from Covid-19. In January 2022, she was questioned for her seemingly 180-degree reversal of reducing quarantine restrictions during the most contagious phase of the virus (link to the press release announcing revised guidelines – https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html).
International Journal of Instructional Cases
2022
Volume 6
Following the science until she didn’t – Rochelle Walensky and revised Omicron Covid-19 guidelines
Authors
Sarah W. Mellen
The new head of the C.D.C., Dr. Rochelle Walensky, began her job in January 2021 during the middle of the worst pandemic in modern history and had a tumultuous start. She was criticized for giving confusing public guidance on safeguarding themselves from Covid-19. In January 2022, she was questioned for her seemingly 180-degree reversal of reducing quarantine restrictions during the most contagious phase of the virus (link to the press release announcing revised guidelines – https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html).