Individual Cases and Modules for Giving Voice to Values
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Author: Gentile, Mary C.
Source: Giving Voice to Values Curriculum Initiative
Year: 2008
Abstract:
Included here are a variety of Giving Voice to Values (GVV) style case studies and discussion guidelines and/or teaching notes, as well as modules of related such materials. These materials are followed by brief abstracts as well as suggestions as to the disciplines/courses for which they are most appropriate.
This material is part of the Giving Voice to Values Curriculum (GVV) – a collaboration between The Aspen Institute and Yale School of Management.
Our Case Notes
Discipline: Leadership; Ethics; Organizational Behavior; Accounting
Topic: Giving Voice to Values; Leadership; Legal / Ethical Issues; Customer Relations; Corporate Governance and Accountability
Product Type: Teaching Modules
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