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Teaching cases offers students the opportunity to explore real world challenges in the classroom environment, allowing them to test their assumptions and decision-making skills before taking their knowledge into the workplace.

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The CASE Journal, vol. 9 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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The CASE Journal, vol. 9 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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The CASE Journal, vol. 8 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 December 2011

Kathleen P. Hess

Susan works for a small S-Corporation that is experiencing issues with its incentive program. Specifically, employees find that the company's incentive program is rather ambiguous…

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Susan works for a small S-Corporation that is experiencing issues with its incentive program. Specifically, employees find that the company's incentive program is rather ambiguous and confusing. Susan is in a position to do something about it but she is not sure what to do. Students are challenged to design an incentive program for the small company. This case exercise is appropriate for undergraduate students in Organizational Behavior or Management courses and should coincide with discussions of motivation and employee incentives. This case is based on the author's personal experiences.

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The CASE Journal, vol. 8 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 December 2011

Gina Vega

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The CASE Journal, vol. 8 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 May 2011

Gina Vega

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The CASE Journal, vol. 7 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 May 2011

Margaret Ake, Kristine Kelly, Lauren Fournier and Jacob Kidder

Early in 2008, Tony Truesdale, President of the Vitamin Shoppe, was preparing for a meeting with the company's investment bankers. In particular, he was wrestling with supply…

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Early in 2008, Tony Truesdale, President of the Vitamin Shoppe, was preparing for a meeting with the company's investment bankers. In particular, he was wrestling with supply chain issues that were becoming increasingly pronounced in light of the company's aggressive growth plan. Truesdale recognized that it was nearly impossible to effectively manage the company's large and fragmented supply base, resulting in higher than necessary costs and lower than desired performance. The company also relied too heavily on one supplier for a significant amount of the company's volume. Truesdale recognized that it was nearly impossible to effectively manage the company's large and fragmented supply base, resulting in higher than necessary costs and lower than desired performance. The company also relied too heavily on one supplier for a significant amount of the company's volume.

Further, in the company's single distribution center, 95 percent of the available storage capacity was utilized throughout most of 2007; well above what was considered optimal. The lack of space was driving excessive product handling and increasing operating expenses. The company's inbound and outbound transportation strategies also contributed to inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. Operating efficiencies could be achieved if all transportation needs were brought together under one strategic umbrella. Truesdale was certain that in order to reach the company's growth targets and maintain its competitive advantage, addressing these supply chain issues was critical. Students are asked to describe the specific issues affecting supply chain performance and recommend approaches to solving the problems

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The CASE Journal, vol. 7 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 December 2010

Gina Vega

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The CASE Journal, vol. 7 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 December 2010

Kim Gower and Barbara A. Ritter

This case describes the journey of Karson as he transitions from female to male. Throughout his life, Karson experiences a great deal of anxiety trying to reconcile his identity…

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This case describes the journey of Karson as he transitions from female to male. Throughout his life, Karson experiences a great deal of anxiety trying to reconcile his identity with the expectations of society. The anxiety inherent in this situation is described in order to get the reader to more fully empathize with the issues faced by transgender individuals. The case then focuses on issues specific to the workplace as Karson begins his career with a counseling agency and experiences several instances of discriminatory behavior.

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The CASE Journal, vol. 7 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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Publication date: 1 May 2010

Gina Vega

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The CASE Journal, vol. 6 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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