week2

Case Study: The Best of Intentions

Carefully read the case study The Best Intentions. When reading case studies, it is often useful to write down information about the main “actors” (e.g., name, job title, relations to the main characters, etc.) to help in your review and analysis.

Answer the following questions about the case study. Note that there is no need to write a formal essay for these questions, but rather record the main ideas of your responses in a “readable” manner (please do so in a separate document). We will be using your responses during an in-class discussion of the case as well.

Questions:

1. Is there evidence of discrimination here? Why or why not?

2. Who are the key stakeholders in this situation?

3. What assumptions is Peter making about AgFund’s customer base?

4. Should Cynthia hire Steve? What role should perceived customer preferences play in selection?

5. What is the most ethical thing to do in this situation?