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Investing For Good In A Shared Economy, Joe Lawless
Investing For Good In A Shared Economy, Joe Lawless
MICCSR Case Studies
The fictional SRI investment firm “Good Business Investors” is evaluating a significant investment in either Uber or Lyft in the newly emerging ride-sharing business. In this mini-case, students are asked to evaluate the alignment of this proposed investment with the firm’s stated values and make a recommendation to management as to this alignment and which firm would be the more appropriate investment. Students will gain insight into the values-based investment movement as well as skills in the evaluation of investment options.
Outerwall And Beyond, Joe Lawless
Outerwall And Beyond, Joe Lawless
MICCSR Case Studies
In 2013, Outerwall (parent company of Coinstar and RedBox) acquired ecoATM, an automated e-waste recycling station. As a disruptive technology in the e-recycling business, ecoATM has demonstrated significant potential for triple-bottom-line success. Outerwall has struggled with negative press related to law-enforcement belief that these kiosks are “a motivator for the criminal element.” This CSR mini-case provides students an opportunity to work creatively to solve a public relations and perception problem in order to fully realize a company’s full potential for positive social, environmental and economic impact.