Clear Skies Consulting, the team consisting of Drew Brandreth, Blake Steeves, and Brogan O’Brien, has won first place in the Shaw Group Business Case Competition for Second-Year Students. This year’s case, Moo Cluck Moo: Serving Up More Than the Minimum Wage, examined the never-ending minimum wage debate; specifically, the use of a living wage in a small fast-food restaurant organization and its effects on motivation. The case competition required student teams to determine if it would be sustainable for Moo Cluck Moo to expand through franchising. "Every team in the competition considered the moral implications of this realistic business challenge" said Dr. Danielle Mercer, Shaw Group Competition organizer. "Their deliverance was passionate, professional, and insightful. I was extremely proud as I watched all of them present." The judges commended all five teams for their impressive analysis and confidence while presenting. The winning team, Clear Skies Consulting, distinguished itself with a detailed yet clear problem statement, and a unique but viable solution.
About the Manning School
Founded in 1957, the Manning School at Acadia University is home to over 600 students from over 20 countries. With 23 faculty members from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, the Manning School offers small classes that encourage concentrated interaction between students and faculty. Our students have opportunities to learn outside the classroom through co-op placements, projects with local enterprises, and international exchanges. Firmly rooted in a rich institutional legacy that personifies the very essence of a liberal education, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Acadia is challenging and flexible, allowing students to explore a broad range of interests and producing well-rounded graduates who are well-positioned to pursue varied professional opportunities. Our graduates work in leadership roles across Canada and around the globe, with many having made their Acadia BBA degree a pathway to prestigious graduate programs.