Chapter 1: Teaching cases in unexplored topics and contexts: why do we need such a book?
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Chapter
Published:
23 Jul 2024
Page Range:
1–22
Collection:
Business 2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802204537.00008
Keywords:
Innovation and entrepreneurship; Peripheral region; Rural contexts; Global South; Emerging markets
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The teaching case method in business and management schools brings real-world situations into the classroom, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. However, most case studies are set in developed regions, often neglecting other diverse contexts such as peripheral regions, rural areas, or the Global South. Context shapes entrepreneurial experiences, with unique challenges in different socio-economic, cultural, and geopolitical landscapes. Teaching cases should therefore reflect these diverse geographical and developmental settings, emphasizing the importance of context in decision-making. This book introduces case studies from varied contexts, highlighting the universality and specificity of entrepreneurship.

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Cases on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Published:
23 Jul 2024
Print ISBN:
9781802204520
eISBN:
9781802204537
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802204537
Pages:
282
Collection:
Business 2024
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Front Matter
Part I: Entrepreneurial equilibrium: striking a balance between business and impact
Part II: Growth pathways: Dissecting entrepreneurial decision-making along the continuum of startups, corporations, and public policy makers
Part III: Navigating crises: entrepreneurial resilience, well-being, and ethical imperatives