Book Launch: Case Teaching in the Era of AI

Case studies have long been an integral part of business and management education. As artificial intelligence transforms teaching and learning, they are assuming even greater importance. Cases provide the opportunity to learn from real-life scenarios, equipping students with the analytical skills required to critically examine data, apply theory, and interpret complex situations in what is an increasingly noisy and uncertain world.

Navigating the 21st Century Business World: Case Studies in Management, edited by Alexander Pepper and Dorottya Sallai, is a fully open access collection of management cases, featuring examples from the health sector, media, oil and gas industries, fast fashion, financial services, and the public sector.

Written by LSE academics and tested in the classroom, the case studies in this book challenge students to evaluate classic issues of management, such as corporate governance and leadership, and to address contemporary dilemmas, from considering a company’s responsibilities in the face of man-made climate change to how to create inclusive workforces. Each case details the core dilemmas raised and includes questions for students to consider when preparing the case.

Academics and industry trainers can use the collection to make their lessons more hands-on and enhance their curriculum. The case studies provide practical examples of management decision-making to spark thought-provoking discussions for university students, experienced executives looking to improve their leadership skills, and entrepreneurs seeking a competitive edge.

This book is free to read and download via Open Access publishing from the LSE Press website, and this event is co-hosted by LSE Press and LSE's Department of Management.

Praise for Navigating the 21st Century Business World

"A timely collection of a fascinating set of case studies covering a variety of issues, including strategy, governance, AI, and the environment, and set in a wide range of industries, including tech, media, health, fast fashion, oil and gas sectors, financial services, and the public sector. This book provides an invaluable teaching resource for business school staff and other readers interested in learning from historical and contemporary cases."
— Adrian Wilkinson, Distinguished Professor, Griffith Business School

“This invaluable collection of cases powerfully illustrates the challenges of navigating 21st-century business and should be essential reading for managers and students alike."

— Jonathan Trevor, Associate Dean for Practice & Affiliates, Professor of Management Practice, Oxford Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

"Case studies are an essential resource for studying management/leadership. This international perspective is first-rate. I highly recommend it."

— Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D., Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology, Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College

“Navigating the 21st Century: Business World Case Studies in Management is an outstanding contribution to modern management education. This open-access collection from LSE brings together deep academic thinking with the practical realities leaders face today—from AI and sustainability to governance failures and organizational transformation.

In a world increasingly shaped by projects and uncertainty, these case studies offer more than historical insights—they cultivate the mindset and skills required to lead with clarity, critical thinking, and real-world judgment. A must-read for educators, students, and practitioners alike.”

— Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, Visiting Professor, Duke CE, IE Business School, and Hult International Business School

“In a time when so much of management education is devoted to models and concepts that are either not really used in practice or are applied in substantially different ways, it is refreshing to read this book focused on real-world business cases. Here, the kind of situated, complex, and nuanced knowledge that is crucial for practicing good management in real settings is showcased.”

— Stefan Tengblad, Professor in Human Resource Management, University of Gothenburg, Sweden