Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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East College Preparatory School
Meehan, W; Luedtke, PCase SGSB-SI13-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipEastside College Preparatory School was founded in 1996 to give students in the economically depressed communities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park a viable option for high school education. This case describes the formation, management, and challenges of Eastside. It focuses on fundraising, performance measurement, faculty recruiting, growth, and managing culture.Starting at €8.20
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Beef in Brazil: Shrinking Deforestation While Growing the Industry
Lee, H; Rammohan, SCase SGSB-GS88-EService and Operations ManagementIn June 2009, Greenpeace accused the cattle industry of contributing to deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. Big brands that bought beef and leather were named as silent partners to the practice. Pressure from Greenpeace and the Brazilian government led to major changes. Meatpackers Bertin, JBS, Marfrig, and Minerva, responsible for one-third of exports, agreed to stop purchasing directly and indirectly from ranches that cleared more forest tha...Starting at €8.20