This workbook focuses on three international companies in the automotive manufacturing industry. The industry write-up gives an overview of the industry; growth development, as well as cost cutting measures in response to the prevailing economic situation. Similarly, the company write-ups are a general overview of the history and business segments within each company.

This case gives an overview of training opportunities of employees in business organizations and focuses on education and leadership development initiatives in PwC. The two main projects that PwC have embarked on with regard to its professionals' leadership development are Genesis Park and Project Ulysses.

This case talks about how PwC carried out its corporate responsibility with regard to the Indian Ocean Tsunami tragedy which happened in December 2004 In retrospect of PwC's contribution to affected communities and nations, a corporate governance issue was raised - whether the firm's profits should have been invested in the firm instead of being used for social causes.

This case is about Starbucks and its different sources of revenues. However, before this, a background of Starbucks history and business operation is explained. Starbucks' revenues are derived from its company operated retail stores, specialty operations, licensing, foodservice accounts, and other initiatives.