Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | December 2018

The Swedish Academy #MeToo Scandal and the Reputation of the Nobel Prize

by Stephen A. Greyser and Mats Urde

Abstract

A classroom guide to teaching the case, “The Swedish Academy #MeToo Scandal and the Reputation of the Nobel Prize” (HBS No. 5-919-410). A fictional case protagonist must present his evaluation to the Nobel Foundation of the scandal affecting one of the Nobel independent network members and its implications for the Foundation. Key issues include the reputational effects of the Swedish Academy scandal on the prestige of the Nobel Prize in Literature (awarded by the Academy) and on the Nobel Prize more broadly.

Keywords: Nobel Prize; Swedish Academy; scandal; Reputation; Brands and Branding; Crisis Management;

Language: English Format: Print 9 pages Purchase

Citation:

Greyser, Stephen A., and Mats Urde. "The Swedish Academy #MeToo Scandal and the Reputation of the Nobel Prize." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 919-410, December 2018.

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Stephen A. Greyser
Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

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