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Afghanistan 2006: Building a Brand New State |
| Ref: 9-707-033 |
| Author(s): Maurer, Noel ; Spar, Debora L.; Trumbull, Gunnar |
| Keywords: Business history; Developing countries; Economic development; Government policy; Politics |
| In 2006, Afghanistan remains a country in turmoil. It has a newly elected democratic government, a rebounding economy, and considerable economic potential. But the country is still torn by rival factions... |
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Zara: Managing Stores for Fast Fashion |
| Ref: 9-610-042 |
| Author(s): Ton, Zeynep ; Corsi, Elena ; Dessain, Vincent |
| Keywords: Work force management; Operations; Human resources management; Business processes; Process improvement; Supply chain management |
| Pablo Isla, the CEO of Zara, wanted to improve operational efficiencies in managing its store network. In particular, he wanted to improve labor productivity at the stores. He considered outsourcing... |
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Duke Heart Failure Program |
| Ref: 9-604-033 |
| Author(s): Bohmer, Richard ; Bohmer, Richard ; Feldman, Laura R. |
| Keywords: Models; Financial management; Teams; Service management |
| Duke University Health System has for the past five years operated a specialized clinic for the management of congestive heart failure, a very common and costly condition in the surrounding community.... |
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Passion of the Christ (A) |
| Ref: 9-505-025 |
| Author(s): Quelch, John A.; Quelch, John A.; Elberse, Anita ; Elberse, Anita ; Harrington, Anna |
| Keywords: Decision making; Journalists; Religion & business; Advertising; Distribution; Marketing strategy; New product marketing; Marketing campaigns; Audiences; Religious beliefs |
| Bob Berney, president of Newmarket Films, must decide on a distribution and marketing strategy for Mel Gibson's controversial new movie, The Passion of the Christ. Fueled by Gibson's star power as well... |
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Hindustan Unilever Limited |
| Ref: 9-410-002 |
| Author(s): Delong, Thomas J.; Srivastava, Mona |
| Keywords: Organizational behavior; Leadership; Change management; Middle management; Human resources management; Conflict management; Managing people |
| This case illustrates HUL's conflict resolution and people development policies using a 'Leading from the middle' example. The story centers around the challenges faced by an HR manager at a factory... |
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Youth Villages |
| Ref: 9-309-007 |
| Author(s): Grossman, Allen ; Foster, William ; Ross, Catherine |
| Keywords: Business government relations; Health care policy; Nonprofit organizations; Health; Growth strategy |
| Tennessee-based nonprofit Youth Villages had an impressive record of serving emotionally and behaviorally troubled youth and their families, with higher success rates and lower costs than most child... |
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Akin Ongor's Journey |
| Ref: 9-306-072 |
| Author(s): Kanter, Rosabeth Moss |
| Keywords: Developing countries; Entrepreneurship; Leadership; Leadership development; Change management; Teamwork; Values; Partnerships; Social responsibility |
| To maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. A retired bank CEO, one of Turkey's most admired leaders, wants to start a leadership institute to develop emerging leaders in... |
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Employment at Will: A Legal Perspective |
| Ref: 9-306-036 |
| Author(s): Paine, Lynn Sharp; Paine, Lynn Sharp; Bruner, Christopher M. |
| Keywords: Labor relations; Work force management; Legal aspects of business; Dismissing employees |
| Provides a brief overview of the employment-at-will doctrine, an important concept unique to the U.S. legal system and business landscape. Briefly surveys the history and development of this doctrine... |
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Hospital for Special Surgery (A) |
| Ref: 9-305-076 |
| Author(s): Herzlinger, Regina E.; Herzlinger, Regina E.; Schwartz, Stacy |
| Keywords: International business; Nonprofit organizations; Administration; Growth strategy |
| Hospital for Special Surgery, a focused factory for orthopedics and joint disease, is contemplating various growth options: further growth in the United Kingdom's National Health Services, management... |
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Royal Dutch/Shell in Transition (A) |
| Ref: 9-300-039 |
| Author(s): Paine, Lynn Sharp |
| Keywords: Shareholder relations; Performance measurement; Environmental protection; Corporate governance; Multinational corporations; Social responsibility |
| After the Brent Spar episode and the 1995 events in Nigeria, Shell undertakes an intensive review of its values and business principles. At the same time, it conducts the largest multi-stakeholder consultation... |
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The University of Notre Dame Endowment |
| Ref: 9-210-007 |
| Author(s): Perold, Andre F.; Buser, Paul |
| Keywords: Asset allocation; Investment management; Performance measurement; Risk management; Private equity |
| To maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. The Endowment Model of Investing, which was based on creating high risk-adjusted performance through diversification, a long... |
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Wareham SC Systems, Inc. |
| Ref: 9-110-015 |
| Author(s): Hawkins, David F. |
| Keywords: International Financial Reporting Standards; Technology; Revenue recognition |
| CFO tests company's revenue recognition practices against the recently issued SAB 101 requirements and proposes plan for adoption of SAB 101. |
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Compass Box Whisky Company |
| Ref: 9-108-032 |
| Author(s): Autrey, Romana L.; Shanthikumar, Devin |
| Keywords: Financial statements; GAAP; Financial accounting; Inventory; Prices; Cost of goods sold |
| Compass Box Whisky Company is facing a changing supply situation and is evaluating switching to a business model with high inventory and long lead times. The company must consider what the change will... |
