The following Teaching Notes offer suggested solutions to each of the case requirement questions and guidance for facilitating a classroom discussion of this case and its learning objectives. A sample grading rubric is provided in Appendix A for instructors who wish to have students turn in written responses to the case requirement questions.
The suggested responses provided below are drawn exclusively from material shared within the case; however, students who have watched one or both of the Fyre documentaries may have additional examples to share.
There are several instances in which Billy McFarland manipulated people, lied or deceived, and otherwise exploited others. For instance, McFarland manipulated his teachers into supporting his crayon repair business, he deceived his offshore employees into thinking he was an adult, and he lied to investors about his personal wealth and exaggerated the potential value of his businesses. McFarland exploited many of his employees, especially the...
