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Returning to Redmond? Exploring Equity in Hybrid Work Environments at Microsoft - Teaching note
Kaufmann, Lauren; Mead, Jenny; King, LucyTeaching Note DARDEN-E-0497TNBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityStarting at €0.00
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China Supply Chain and COVID-19
Yang, Dennis; Ha, Jiming; Yemen, Gerry; Sesia, AldoCase DARDEN-GEM-0184-EEconomicsOn March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. The pandemic brought production, trade, and businesses to a grinding halt, as governments closed borders and implemented lockdowns and restrictions; it also caused scrutiny of global supply chain strategies. While some US companies had already begun shifting outsourcing away from China during the US-China trade war amid th...Starting at €8.20
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Equity Considerations in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
Kaufmann, Lauren; Mead, Jenny; King, LucyTechnical Note DARDEN-E-0498Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityAfter the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, companies around the world built and refined models of working in both fully remote and hybrid environments. While many of these policies and programs focused on maintaining operational productivity, few intentionally considered equity in their structures or outlined guidelines to ensure all employees felt they were treated fairly, regardless of chosen work modality or other external factors...Starting at €8.20
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The US–China Trade War: Deal or No Deal?
Yang, Dennis; Ha, Jiming; Holtz, Paul; Yemen, GerryTechnical Note DARDEN-GEM-0175-EEconomicsThe US–China trade war in 2019 led to major shifts in global trade and supply chains, highlighting the recent trend in deglobalization. This case discusses the patterns of international trade and capital flows across the two countries, determinants of trade imbalances, and the role of national savings, policies, institutions, and exchange rates. The material allows for an examination of several factors, including the broader context of tech compe...Starting at €8.20
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Returning to Redmond? Exploring Equity in Hybrid Work Environments at Microsoft
Kaufmann, Lauren; Mead, Jenny; King, LucyCase DARDEN-E-0497Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis public-sourced case is based on a series of decisions Microsoft and other US-based technology companies made between 2021 and 2022 related to hybrid and return-to-office work policies coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The case focuses on the balance that must be struck between policies that enable employee flexibility in terms of choosing a work modality (based on factors such as productivity, physical health considerations, professional ...Starting at €8.20