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Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2021
Version: 16.03.2021
Revision date: 11-Feb-2022

Abstract

The case walks the readers first through the Cambridge Analytica scandal, eliciting its effect and presenting an overview of the analysis the infamous company did. Readers are then introduced with simple steps on how a similar approach may be used today - running surveys on inconspicuous questions very affordably and quickly, and creating simple analytical models (linear and logistic) to infer respondents' age and gender. The raw survey data is available upon request to the co-authors.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2016-2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
United States; United Kingdom

Featured company

Facebook (Cambridge Analytica)
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 10m
Industry:
Communication

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Abstract

The case walks the readers first through the Cambridge Analytica scandal, eliciting its effect and presenting an overview of the analysis the infamous company did. Readers are then introduced with simple steps on how a similar approach may be used today - running surveys on inconspicuous questions very affordably and quickly, and creating simple analytical models (linear and logistic) to infer respondents' age and gender. The raw survey data is available upon request to the co-authors.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2016-2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
United States; United Kingdom

Featured company

Facebook (Cambridge Analytica)
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 10m
Industry:
Communication

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