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International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies (IJTCS)

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International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies (5 papers in press)

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  • Assessing the impact of an NGO on the identity construction of homeless youth: the CASP case, a French NGO   Order a copy of this article
    by Julien Billion, Catherine Lejealle, Pascale Ezan 
    Abstract: The Centre d’Action Sociale Protestant (CASP) is a French non-profit organisation (NGO) recognised as being of public utility, whose mission focuses on combating social exclusion. It operates several support programs aimed at helping homeless youth reintegrate into society. Juliana Haure is a facility director who oversees the reception and support of homeless youth in a district of Paris, France. In May 2025, she began to question the impact of the NGO’s actions on the identity construction of these young people. With the support of a researcher, she interviewed 20 of them in order to draw managerial implications. This case study analyses the motivations of young homeless to construct and maintain one’s self-identity. Additionally, the study examines their agency and the way it could be used by NGO. Finally, it makes recommendations for practitioners.
    Keywords: homeless; self-identity; motivations; agency.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10076179
     
  • Beyond the CV: signalling theory and the fight against information asymmetry at Hiry   Order a copy of this article
    by Catherine Lejealle 
    Abstract: Traditional entry-level recruitment is plagued by high search costs and profound information asymmetry, where the true capabilities of students remain opaque to prospective employers. This case study examines Hiry, a French HR-tech platform, through the lens of asymmetry theory and Spences signalling theory. By replacing subjective CVs with standardised technical challenges, Hiry acts as a credible third-party intermediary that transforms cheap signals into costly, verifiable ones. The case explores how Hiry mitigates adverse selection (the lemons problem) and moral hazard, ultimately proposing technological advancements to solidify the permanence of these talent signals in a competitive digital economy. It offers recommendations for the founder to enhance his solution.
    Keywords: asymmetry information theory; signalling theory; adverse selection; moral hazard.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10079966
     
  • A beginners dilemma in mutual fund investing in India   Order a copy of this article
    by Ashish Sharma, Madhumita Das 
    Abstract: The case focuses on how financial planning, risk assessment, time frames, and behavioral factors influence investment decisions amid prolonged market volatility. The protagonist of the case, Riya Sharma, is a young salaried individual who wants to make financial decisions. The case provides insight into how, in addition to economic factors, behavioral and sociological elements can shape investment decisions. Even with a sufficient salary, adequate savings, and insurance coverage, the question of allocating money between more secure investments and equity mutual funds arises for Riya Sharma in view of the 14- to 16-month period of market volatility due to various macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. The case sheds light on the impact of conservative financial socialisation, loss aversion, fear of missing out (FOMO), regret avoidance, and market timing on investment decision-making.
    Keywords: mutual funds; financial planning; investment strategy; personal finance; risk assessment; behavioural biases; India.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10080262
     
  • Navigating hybrid tensions in an inclusive business model - the case of the French coffee-shop chain Cafe Joyeux   Order a copy of this article
    by Jérémie Renouf, Sabine Bacouel-Jentjens, Natalia Hartinger 
    Abstract: This case study examines Cafe Joyeux, an inclusive coffee shop chain founded in France in 2017 that employs predominantly individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Operating in the highly competitive hospitality sector, Cafe Joyeux combines a strong social mission with commercial objectives and international growth ambitions. The case explores how the organisation designs its recruitment processes, organises work, develops it branding strategy, and structures its governance mechanisms to reconcile social inclusion with economic profit objectives. By highlighting the tensions inherent in such hybrid organisations, the case invites students to analyse how competing institutional logics are managed in practice.
    Keywords: social entrepreneurship; disability inclusion; hybrid organisation; institutional logics; inclusive management.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10080770
     
  • Beauty, responsibility, and the bottom line: ESG strategy and ethical tensions at LOr?al   Order a copy of this article
    by Safa Arbi, Sabine Jentjens 
    Abstract: This case study examines LOr?al, the worlds largest beauty company, through the lens of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. Drawing on the companys publicly stated sustainability program, LOr?al for the Future, and wider academic literature on corporate sustainability, the case explores three central ethical tensions: the risk of greenwashing in the communication of environmental claims, the trade-off between sustainable ingredient sourcing and product performance, and the authenticity of corporate inclusivity commitments. Grounded in stakeholder theory, legitimacy theory, and the business case for sustainability, the case invites students to evaluate how a global firm navigates competing pressures from investors, regulators, consumers, and civil society. The case is designed to stimulate critical discussion regarding the strategic, ethical, and governance dimensions of ESG implementation in multinational corporations and is suitable for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate courses in corporate strategy, business ethics, sustainability management, and international business.
    Keywords: ESG; corporate sustainability; greenwashing; L’Oréal; stakeholder theory; inclusivity; governance.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2026.10080790
     

 

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