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Lalaland: A case on electoral law LAW010283-U-ENG-HTM
Lalaland is an independent republic, with a parliamentary system of government. Since its beginning, Lalaland’s economy was based on agriculture and shipping, but in 1992, the government proposed a shift of focus to electronic products and services based on the Internet. Lalaland enjoyed economic growth and prosperity for many years. However, during the dot-com bubble, the economy suffered a severe recession.
To face the economic crisis, a series of austerity measures were adopted by the government with the approval of Parliament. These measures led to social unrest and massive public and violent demonstrations throughout the country. Furthermore, conspiracy theories on political corruption started circulating through different social media platforms. Amid this social unrest, elections for a new Parliament took place and claims of electoral fraud were raised. This tension has led to the collapse of the political system and it seems that the only remedy to the political crisis is the implementation of a reform to the constitution.
However, some issues such as the choice of the electoral system, the voting right of expatriates, the use of technology for accuracy and safety of electoral results and the regulation of fake news are still unresolved.
This interactive multimedia case is composed of 6 episodes with audiovisual content that presents the facts to the situation of the country. After each video, the legal and contextual framework is provided to allow students to identify and understand the key elements needed to resolve the case. Finally, each episode finalizes with a set of reflective questions that guide the students in the draft of their final report.
This interactive case was presented for the first time at the IE Law School 2021 Comparative Law in Action Competition.
Academic Area:Law -
Sownage: Cyber security and business continuity SI1-139-I-M
The case details events from April to June 2011 when an attack on the PlayStation Network (PSN) occurred. As a consequence of this incident the PSN systems shut down and personal information about users was stolen by hackers. Students will analyze the facts and then present action paths putting themselves in the role of a PlayStation team member in charge of the situation. They will also need to develop a business continuity plan for the future.
The case has been developed as a simple multimedia tool with the information organized according to the different stakeholders and through a timeline of the attack. In addition to texts and images each chapter has a number of links that students can visit to delve deeper into their analysis.This case study is designed to be used at various levels. Versions of this case have been used at the, pre-experience MBA, the MBA, and the Executive MBA, and a blended Global MBA in the session dedicated to information security management.
Academic Area:Digital Technologies & Data Science -
XSTRATA AND AUSTRALIAN MINING TAX REFORM (B) DE1-202-B-I
In 2010, the Australian Government announced a proposed overhaul of the taxation regime governing its large mining sector. The announcement came at a time when Australia’s mining industry was booming but concerns were also growing about how to distribute the gains of the mining boom between mining companies and the Australian people, and how to harness the success in the mining sector to promote long term sustainable economic growth across Australia. It was partly to address these concerns, as well as to improve the efficiency of the way in which mining was taxed, that the tax reform proposal was developed. At the heart of the proposal was a shift from a volume based royalty system of taxation to a system based on mining companies’ profits.
Focusing on Xstrata, the largest foreign mining company operating in Australia, the case charts how the mining industry acted collectively to conduct a wide-ranging and aggressive public and private lobbying campaign against the tax. Central to this campaign was the use of traditional and new media – newspapers, radio, television, internet, and social networking sites – to try and turn public opinion against the tax. This campaign successfully sowed doubts into the minds of many and attracted support from the political opposition, and other business groups outside of the mining sector
Academic Area:Organisational Behaviour | Strategy -
XSTRATA AND AUSTRALIAN MINING TAX REFORM (A) DE1-202-A-I
In 2010, the Australian Government announced a proposed overhaul of the taxation regime governing its large mining sector. The announcement came at a time when Australia’s mining industry was booming but concerns were also growing about how to distribute the gains of the mining boom between mining companies and the Australian people, and how to harness the success in the mining sector to promote long term sustainable economic growth across Australia. It was partly to address these concerns, as well as to improve the efficiency of the way in which mining was taxed, that the tax reform proposal was developed. At the heart of the proposal was a shift from a volume based royalty system of taxation to a system based on mining companies’ profits.
Focusing on Xstrata, the largest foreign mining company operating in Australia, the case charts how the mining industry acted collectively to conduct a wide-ranging and aggressive public and private lobbying campaign against the tax. Central to this campaign was the use of traditional and new media – newspapers, radio, television, internet, and social networking sites – to try and turn public opinion against the tax. This campaign successfully sowed doubts into the minds of many and attracted support from the political opposition, and other business groups outside of the mining sector
Academic Area:Organisational Behaviour | Strategy -
Viajes Nobel 2007: In search of the future DE1-176-I
Viajes Nobel had a spectacular growth in the last few years, even after the debacle of September 11. However, in 2007 and after 23 years in business, they faced a new crossroads about the future of their growth. The partners, siblings Roberto and Antonio, couldn’t reach an agreement over topics such as the use of internet, whether or not to diversify and enter the inbound business by organizing local trips in Spain for foreigners and even about the desirable rate of growth, because they didn’t agree how this could affect their exclusivity and tailor-made trips identity.
It was necessary to clarify priorities and define a common project in which everyone felt comfortable. But where should they start?
Academic Area:Strategy
