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Cases in companies
January 2013
ecch explores how corporate organisations are using cases and the benefits.
Teaching mix
September 2012
ecch is known for its world leading collection of over 46,000 cases, but were you aware of the other 33,000 items available to enrich your classroom?
Classic cases
April 2012
As we publish the latest compilation of 'classic cases' we look at why some cases remain popular.
The Case Writing Workbook
March 2012
In 2013 a new style of case writing book will be published and we would like you to get involved.
Developing countries on the case
January 2012
Emerging economies are discovering benefits of using the case method in management education. ecch investigates.
RvT
September 2011
Business schools and universities are under pressure to demonstrate excellence in both teaching and research. In our latest feature we explore whether the case method could be an effective means of doing both.
Man with megaphone
March 2011
We look at the cross-disciplinary curriculum from Babson College’s Mary Gentile that provides a new approach to teaching people how to respond to ethical conflicts at work.
Accreditation
October 2010
We explore ways in which case activity can contribute to accreditation and provide a checklist of measures which may help schools integrate them more fully to their advantage.
University challenge
July 2010
Why are cases useful and what are the needs of this audience? Are there practical issues to consider and are the right cases available? We spoke to teachers worldwide about their experiences in the undergraduate classroom.
Companies signpost
July 2010
Cases need willing companies. Every field researched case involves significant time input, not just from the authors, but also from the subject organisation. So why would any company go to all this trouble?
Popular
November 2009
A vast selection of teaching cases are available in the ecch catalogue, yet certain cases are ordered and reordered much more often than others. We investigate the facts behind why cases sell.
Getting credit
November 2009
Case authors and teachers often feel that there is too little formal recognition for their work. We investigate.
Tower of people
July 2009
ecch surveyed a cross section of business schools worldwide to gauge the levels and types of support available to case authors and the issues they face.
Teacher
July 2009
Guidance about writing, finding and using teaching notes.
Stop sign
July 2009
Final drafts of field researched cases must be cleared by the subject company with permission to release them for registration and distribution. This is not currently required for teaching notes. A debate has emerged.
Multimedia
December 2008
According to the Harvard Business Publishing website, the multimedia case study “unleashes the power of video, sound, and computer simulation to bring home the circumstances of the industrial setting.” Interest in multimedia cases is growing. We look at what’s on offer and where multimedia cases are being developed today.
Jigsaw
June 2008
One hundred years after the foundation of Harvard Business School, what shape is the case method in today?
Students
December 2007
A new book,The Case Study Handbook, opens the door to learning with cases, allowing instructors to focus on teaching the case.
Michael Faye cartoon
May 2007
Professor Bill Fischer and Research Associate Rebecca Chung of IMD explore their new case approaches.
Asymmetric
May 2007
Professor Martin J Eppler and Dr Jeanne Mengis of the University of Lugano (USI), Switzerland discuss their innovative approach to dual version cases.
Innovation Pentathlon Framework
October 2006
Keith Goffin, Professor of Innovation and New Product Development and Rick Mitchell, Visiting Professor of Innovation at Cranfield School of Management, discuss cases in the teaching mix.
Beyond the case method
May 2006
We explore some of the many approaches to using cases in different teaching contexts, including executive education and distance learning. This article considers the influence of the case method in its original form.
Cross-enterprise
May 2006
Professor Paul Beamish of Ivey explores the innovative, entire enterprise approach of the new FirstCaribbean International Bank case series.
Field research
July 2005
Field-researched case studies are a powerful way of adding to the research credentials of business management. We explore.
Participant-centred learning
July 2005
In an interview with Professor David A Garvin we investigate an innovative new CD set from Harvard Business School to guide case teachers.

 
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