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Abstract

This case portraits the events leading up to the notice of violation issued against the Volkswagen AG by the US Environmental Protection Agency on September 18, 2015. Following the discussion of two fictional students working on a class assignment at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, it portraits a systemic understanding of legal, ecological, technological, and organizational contexts of leadership within Volkswagen at the heart of the largest automotive scandal in recent history.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2005-2015.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
Germany; United States
Location:
Leipzig

Featured company

Volkswagen AG
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 22,5 bn
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Automotive

Featured protagonist

  • Cathy, Student

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Abstract

This case portraits the events leading up to the notice of violation issued against the Volkswagen AG by the US Environmental Protection Agency on September 18, 2015. Following the discussion of two fictional students working on a class assignment at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, it portraits a systemic understanding of legal, ecological, technological, and organizational contexts of leadership within Volkswagen at the heart of the largest automotive scandal in recent history.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2005-2015.

Geographical setting

Region:
World/global
Countries:
Germany; United States
Location:
Leipzig

Featured company

Volkswagen AG
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 22,5 bn
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Automotive

Featured protagonist

  • Cathy, Student

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