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Jost Hamschmidt
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PublicationCase Studies in Social Entrepreneurship and SustainabilityCase Studies in Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability - The oikos Collection Vol. 2 Edited by Jost Hamschmidt and Michael Pirson (with a Foreword by Marina Kim, Ashoka) June 2011 452+xii pp 234 x 156 mm hardback ISBN 978-1-906093-47-1 £25.00 Case Studies in Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability is the second volume resulting from the oikos Global Case Writing Competition - an annual program launched in 2003 to promote the publication of high-quality teaching cases in corporate sustainability. This book expands the collection with award-winning global cases in the rapidly growing field of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. Feedbacks: This case collection highlights prize-winning teaching cases in the field of Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. The accompanying chapters on what makes for an excellent case and teaching note make it an invaluable resource for case writers, teachers and students in Social Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Sustainability. Stephen J. Kobrin, William Wurster Professor of Multinational Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania This collection of peer-reviewed quality case studies sheds light on diverse and inclusive social entrepreneurial practices in four continents. The focus on new patterns of value creation and thought-provoking business models is unique. A must-read for any Entrepreneurship class. Anil K. Gupta, Professor, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad; Founder, Honey Bee network; and Executive Vice Chair, National Innovation Foundation India A source of inspiration and a solid foundation for any impact-oriented course on Social Entrepreneurship. Johanna Mair, Professor of Strategic Management, IESE Business School and Academic Editor of Stanford Social Innovation Review
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PublicationCase Studies in Sustainability Management and Strategy - The oikos collectionA textbook of competition-winning case studies for management education in the field of sustainability management and strategy. These cases have been highly praised because they provide excellent learning opportunities, tell engaging stories, deal with recent situations, include quotations from key actors, are thought-provoking and controversial, require decision-making, provide clear take-aways and are all supported by teaching guidance and comprehensive teaching notes available to faculty. PRAISE "This volume comprises cases on innovative business models, success stories and failures. The case selection and chapters on how to develop excellent cases make it an invaluable resource for both students and case writers in strategy and sustainability." Ulrich Steger, Alcan Chair for Environmental Management, IMD Lausanne, Switzerland "The oikos Case Collection fills an important gap and should be a ready resource for any instructor. The cases cover a broad range of important contemporary issues in sustainability, and the accompanying chapters accurately and succinctly convey the characteristics of great cases." Pratima Bansal, Shurniak Professor of International Business, Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada "It can be so hard to sort through the many teaching cases in sustainability management. This book makes it easy to pick cases of high quality. Through a first review process by an outstanding award committee, you can be sure that the cases in this book will more than satisfy the most demanding management instructor." Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, University of Michigan, USA Further Information: http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com/productdetail.kmod?productid=2588Type: book