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.
Professor Elena Vargas proposed replacing the Crimson Cola case to address ethical concerns over water extraction practices, yet the proposal was rejected within forty-eight hours by a committee tied to the company. She kept the rejection letter, documenting the systemic issues at play.
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