B-School Noir · BN-024
SHE PROPOSED REPLACING THE FLAGSHIP CASE. THE REVIEW COMMITTEE INCLUDED THREE DONOR-AFFILIATED BOARD MEMBERS. SHE KEPT THE REJECTION LETTER.
In March 2019, Professor Elena Vargas proposed to replace the beloved Crimson Cola case with a critical analysis of the company's water extraction practices. Despite its popularity, she knew it was incomplete, but the committee, influenced by donor-affiliated members, rejected her proposal in just two days.
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