Harbus Foundation Case Study

Grades: 
11, 12

To introduce students to the grantmaking process (through a Harvard Business School case study) using all of the concepts learned in class this semester.

Duration 
Print2 hours
Objectives 

Students will:

  • Read and understand the case study from Harvard Business School
  • Answer questions about the decision making process
  • Discuss how they would make the decision to spend the money
Materials 

Austin, James and Carrigan, Linda (2002). The Harbus Foundation. (Harvard Business School Case Study). Boston: Harvard Business Publishing.

Instructions

Print
  1. The teacher guide indicates how to utilize the case study. Students read the case study. 

  2. Students work in groups to master the content and make their presentations.

Assessment 

Student presentations and worksheets.