Leadership

The teaching cases in this section are designed to provoke critical thinking on various domestic and international leadership challenges. Students will find themselves in the shoes of leaders from many positions—whether it be in the nonprofit or public sectors—and will have to navigate the complex reality of what it means to be an effective leader.

  • Teaching Case - Congressman Aspin and Defense Budget Cuts

    Congressman Aspin and Defense Budget Cuts

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1975

    This case studies the efforts of Les Aspin, freshman congressman from Wisconsin, to cut defense spending. It opens with a brief outline of the problems inherent in any challenge to the defense budget, and then explores Aspin's options in...

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  • Teaching Case - Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs

    Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs

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    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...

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