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2023 DEI Global Case Writing Competition

FIRST PLACE:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at Levi Strauss & Co.: Are They Enough?

Authors: Hadiya Faheem, Sanjib Dutta

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SECOND PLACE:

Rhino Foods’ People-Profit Dilemma: Inclusive Workforce Challenges and Opportunities

Authors: Pramodita Sharma, Srinivas Venugopal, Nicole Mallett

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THIRD PLACE:

The Quest for Gender Pay Equity at Elemental Systems

Authors: Christopher I. Rider, Elizabeth Choi, Yena Kim

(Estimated publication Oct. 2023)

 

Learn more about the competition and its winners here.

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2023 DEI Global Case Writing Competition Winners Selected

09/14/2023

This year's winners are announced. The 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Case Writing Competition, managed by the William Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan generated 26 cases from seven countries. Now in its third year, the contest is supported by the Ross School of Business. The partnership will be renewed with a fourth competition in 2024.

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