Case Studies: Practical Applications in Critical Thinking
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 124
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Finally, a case studies book that students can apply critical thinking skills to respond to questions. The cases are written so the student gathers limited information to formulate rational responses that demonstrate their abilities to use critical thinking to resolve business issues.
- Students get short, relevant, and current case studies to peak their interest in the topic, while applying critical thinking and logical thought processes to resolve case issues.
- Faculty have access to a short case studies book that allows for flexibility in teaching, a critical thinking assessment tool, and a variety of business topics related to various industries. The case studies deal with companies that most students will be familiar with. A simple approach to discussing companies that affect our everyday lives!
A great addition to many business courses. Why? Because the use of critical thinking skills is required of every student and with a case studies book like this, its easily adapts to use as an assessment in your course or program. This first edition book has 30 case studies with probing questions that force the student to “think outside the box” to answer the questions. If you want a meaningful way to identify and assess the use of critical thinking skills, give this book a try and see how your students will react when they are reading about real life companies and scenarios!
Case 1: Airbnb Sued Over West Bank Settlements
Discrimination
Case 2: Burgerville: A Case of Employee Punishment
Labor Union
Case 3: Best Buy: Doing the Right Thing and Getting Fired
Personal Ethics
Case 4: Piala Inc. Employee Benefit for Not Having a Smoking Habit
Human Resources
Case 5: Chili’s and Gender-Neutral Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
Case 6: Delta and the “Weird” Marketing Campaign
Marketing
Case 7: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and Drug Mark Ups
Marketing
Case 8: Avon: Perceived Body Shaming
Marketing
Case 9: Rent-A-Center Illegal Business Contracts
Business Contracts
Case 10: Rihanna (The Singer) Lawsuit against Her Father
Name Infringement
Case 11: White House Specialist Suspension
Whistleblowing
Case 12: College Entrance Exam Scandal
Bribery/Corrup
Case 15: Opioid Crisis
Health Care Fraud
Case 16: E.L.F. Cosmetics: Fake Eyelashes
Government Sanctions
Case 17: Fetal Tissue Debate for Research
Medical Research Ethics
Case 18: Storage Wars: Finders, Keepers!
Ethics
Case 19: Google and Unfair Online Ads
Marketing
Case 20: New York City: Labeling Discrimination
Discrimination
Case 21: Hershey and the Exploitation of Child Labor
Child Labor Ethics
Case 22: Iowa Prison: Transgender Discrimination
Human Resources
Case 23: Long-Term Health Care
Patient Care
Case 24: McDonald’s: Expanding the Arches
Marketing
Case 25: National Inquirer: Trump and the Tabloid
Marketing
Case 26: Florida Sues Walgreens and CVS over Opioid Sales
Health Care
Case 27: Walmart and Program Killing
Business Practices
Case 28: Wells Fargo: Selling Money?
Fraud
Case 29: McDonald’s: Doodoo Touch Screens
Health Care
Case 30: U.S. Corruption?
Ethics