Bitcoin as the New Digital Gold: The Rules of the Game and the Different Games Being Played

By Long S. Le and Shawn Vecellio INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Case-based learning places students at the heart of real-life decision situations, wherein they grapple with uncertainty and move from particular case problems to general underlying principles such that decision criteria and viable solutions can be identified and developed. In exploring a case-based pedagogy that could better frame … Continue reading Bitcoin as the New Digital Gold: The Rules of the Game and the Different Games Being Played

BMW of North America’s First Plant in Mexico Amid Trump’s New NAFTA

By Long S. Le and Shawn Vecellio INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Case-based learning places students at the heart of real-life decision situations, wherein they grapple with uncertainty and move from particular case problems to general underlying principles such that decision criteria and viable solutions can be identified and developed. In exploring a case-based pedagogy that could better frame … Continue reading BMW of North America’s First Plant in Mexico Amid Trump’s New NAFTA

The Global Citizen’s Roundup: How Covid-19 Is Changing Global Business

The Biz: We find comfort in the rich and diverse responses from leading faculty on how business education can adapt to the current Covid-19 crisis.   How Covid-19 Is Changing Global Business by The Aspen Institute’s Ideas Worth Teaching (April 1, 2020) These are unprecedented times, trying our resiliency and ability to adapt. As we each develop … Continue reading The Global Citizen’s Roundup: How Covid-19 Is Changing Global Business

The Global Citizen’s Roundup: Deepening Andre Delbecq’s Legacy on Spirituality in Business

The Biz: The below article, written by the blog's author, pays tribute to Andre Delbecq, who championed spirituality in business and spirituality in the classroom. Deepening Andre Delbecq’s legacy: inspiring undergraduate students to serve humankind by Long Le & Mark Fusco, S.J. (Dec. 21,2019).  If interested, request the full article via ResearchGate. ABSTRACT In the … Continue reading The Global Citizen’s Roundup: Deepening Andre Delbecq’s Legacy on Spirituality in Business

Apple’s Ecosystem Lock-in Has Been Made Weaker By WeChat

By Long S. Le and Shawn Vecellio INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Case-based learning places students at the heart of real-life decision situations, wherein they grapple with uncertainty and move from particular case problems to general underlying principles such that decision criteria and viable solutions can be identified and developed. In exploring a case-based pedagogy that could better frame … Continue reading Apple’s Ecosystem Lock-in Has Been Made Weaker By WeChat

The Global Citizen’s Roundup: The 2019 Ideas Worth Teaching Awards

The Biz: The Aspen Institute's 2019 Ideas Worth Teaching Awards is seeking nominations for educators whose courses are redefining excellence in business education. Nominations are being accepted through April 12th. "Bring Visibility To The Courses That Change The World: The 2019 Call For Nominations" by The Aspen Institute The Ideas Worth Teaching Awards celebrate exceptional … Continue reading The Global Citizen’s Roundup: The 2019 Ideas Worth Teaching Awards

The Global Citizen’s Roundup: Call for Papers for Journal of Teaching in International Business

The Biz:  For business educators that are working on new pedagogical approaches in teaching international business, check out the below Special Issue. The deadline has been extended to June 30, 2019. Special Issue on: Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Novel Pedagogical Approaches in  Teaching International Business Special Issue Guest Editors: S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University M. Billur Akdeniz, … Continue reading The Global Citizen’s Roundup: Call for Papers for Journal of Teaching in International Business

Blogging as a Process of Becoming More Authentic in Our Teaching

By Long S. Le In a recent “check-in” with my international business (IB) course, I told students of being captivated while watching a mixed martial arts fight of Kron Gracie and his ring persona. I highlighted Kron’s family enterprise in innovating Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and its impact on modern day mixed martial arts organizations in … Continue reading Blogging as a Process of Becoming More Authentic in Our Teaching

The Global Citizen’s Roundup: The World Food Program, Fighting Hunger With Blockchain

The Biz: When you think about blockchain startups, you're probably not thinking about the UN's World Food Programme (WFP). But the WFP has housed and piloted Building Blocks, which effectively and efficiently provides more meals to those furthest behind while also reducing transaction fees. The World Food Program: Fighting Hunger With Blockchain by Food Tank (January 2019) The … Continue reading The Global Citizen’s Roundup: The World Food Program, Fighting Hunger With Blockchain

Uber’s Battle for India

By Long S. Le and Shawn Vecellio INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Case-based learning places students at the heart of real-life decision situations, wherein they grapple with uncertainty and move from particular case problems to general underlying principles such that decision criteria and viable solutions can be identified and developed. In exploring a case-based pedagogy that could better … Continue reading Uber’s Battle for India