Collusion, whistleblowing, and conflicts of interest are all possible themes for this year’s MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership. Last year the case focused on insider trading at Goldman Sachs. This competition is hosted by the Hankamer School of Business, and provides an opportunity for MBA students to put their case presentation skills to the test against peers from reputable American b-schools.
Since this is an invite-only competition, there is no participation fee. Hotels and most meals are also offered care of the hosts. A grand prize of $5000 will be awarded to the winning team, with $1200 for second place and $1000 for third.
If you are interested in representing Sauder at this competition, read on:
There have been a number of recent cases in the news where inappropriate private behavior has had an impact on business: http://goo.gl/5MbqZ3 ; http://goo.gl/AX8r8l .
To demonstrate your understanding of the issues at play and your ability to address those issues, write a short summary (one page MAX; bullet points encouraged) of the recommendations you would provide to the board of directors of a tech firm that is concerned about the private behaviour of its CEO. This CEO has a reputation of being controversial and sometimes inappropriate, and the Board wants to protect the firm from the risks this presents.
All students interested in this opportunity must complete the above assignment and email it to cde@alumni.ubc.ca by 8:00pm on Tuesday September 30th. The team will be selected by October 2nd. Questions can also be directed to cde@alumni.ubc.ca.
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Eighth Annual
Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum
MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership
November 13-14, 2014
Purpose: To advance the development of ethical leaders through experiential learning and to recognize and promote MBA students and their programs for participation in a national case competition in ethical leadership.
Participation in Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum
MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership (Thursday-Friday)
Ethics Forum Friday Formal Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Awards
Grand Prize: *$5000, 2nd $1200, 3rd $1000.
Special Awards for: Best Presenter in each League; Best Q/A in each League
Competition Logistics
Students and advisors* check in at the Courtyard Marriott Wednesday
Students receive cases & final instructions Thursday morning in Welcome Event & Launch
Student teams work in designated areas all day. (Lunch and dinner are provided.)
Student teams participate in Round 1 of competition Friday morning in 3 rooms**
Students attend Forum luncheon and presentation by Ethics Forum keynote speaker
Three Finalist Teams are announced
Finals begin at 1pm. All participants in case competition and other guests welcome
Awards ceremony immediately follows conclusion of the competition
Provided by Baylor University Hankamer School of Business
- Case and instructions (on site) and individual team work rooms (Thursday)
- Transportation to and from Waco airport (ACT) if used, both Wednesday and Friday
- Transportation from hotel to the Hankamer School of Business Thursday and Friday
- Lodging Wednesday-Thursday (up to 3 rooms for 2 nights) and meals Thursday-Friday through end of competition