Cases with Teaching Plans

Labor Relations, Politics, and Public Opinion: The New York City Sanitation Strike of 1968

Publication Date: January 01, 1976

This case describes a labor dispute in New York City that escalated into a conflict between two nationally known politicians. In early February 1968, members of the Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association, rejecting a tentative contract settlement...

A Failing Agency: The Federal Trade Commission

Publication Date: January 1, 1976

In January 1969, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was jolted by the publication of a report by Ralph Nader that branded the agency and its staff as inadequate and incompetent, and its action to curb unfair competition and deceptive practices...

Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1975

Robert Hermann, acting administrator of the State Department's Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs (1966-67), wants to liberalize the regulations governing visitor visas. He must decide whether and how to proceed in an environment still...

Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs

Publication Date: January 01, 1975

Robert Hermann, acting administrator of the State Department's Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs (1966-67), wants to liberalize the regulations governing visitor visas. He must decide whether and how to proceed in an environment still...

Park Plaza (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1975

This case concerns the 1971 Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) plan to develop the Park Plaza area of downtown Boston. It centers on Miles Mahoney, commissioner of the Mass. Department of Community Affairs (DCA), an organization with broad...