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Part I: Uber in Sao Paulo
Callander, Steven; Orleans, Amadeus; Cojj, Jeff; Varjao, CarlosCase SGSB-P81C-EEconomicsThis case recounts Uber’s experience in four cities at different points in time. This approach offers a way to examine Uber’s strategy for market entry and evaluate the performance of that strategy in these four cities, as well as elsewhere in the world. The cases included here help frame the discussion on the future of Uber’s expansion, and extract lessons for how a firm can successfully navigate the beyond-market business environment.Starting at €8.20
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Global Climate Coorperation and Conflict: Brazil and the Paris Agreement
Clark, Richard; Gaikwad, Nikhar; Scheve, KennethCase SGSB-P98-EEconomicsIt is March 2019, and Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s newly elected president, is deciding what to do about Brazil’s participation in the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change. Bolsonaro must weigh the economic and political costs and benefits of taking drastic action to curb environmentalism and environmental protections in Brazil. Exiting from the Paris Agreement would provide far greater freedom to reboot Brazil’s economy, which is one of Bolsonaro’...Starting at €8.20
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iSpace: Expanding a Start-Up Hub for West African Entrepreneurs
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Darkwah Joseph Asante; Emma Hogeterp; Ali Beres; Hui FangCase IVEY-9B18M097-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyiSpace, a start-up hub that focused on women in technology, was founded in 2013 in Ghana’s capital, Accra, and provided space, technology, and funding to 62 entrepreneurs. In May 2017, the co-founder wanted to expand the business to maximize social impact by empowering a greater number of entrepreneurs who lacked technical skills, emotional support, and access to funding. iSpace had four strategies to choose from to meet its goal: create new prog...Starting at €8.20
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The Linda Dor: Building a Culture of Customer Satisfaction
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; Mark Boadu; Allie Zuccon; Zoe WoodsCase IVEY-9B18C014-ELeadership and People ManagementThe general manager of operations and interim general manager of human resources at Linda Dor Restaurant and Rest Stop (Linda Dor) was facing challenges recruiting, training, and retaining staff at the lower levels of the organization. These customer-facing positions, which include wait staff, cashiers, and runners, are responsible for delivering the high level of customer service enshrined in Linda Dor Enterprises’ corporate values. Providing a ...Starting at €8.20
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Fastjet: Strategy and Expansion
Nicole R.D. Haggerty; James Spillane; Jocelyn Carabott; Cheryl Mok; Nicole WiebeCase IVEY-9B18D018-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations Management, StrategyIn 2012, Fastjet acquired Fly540, a low-cost airline with operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Angola, and Ghana, and began operating as a low-cost carrier with the goal to become the most successful pan-African low-cost airline. Since starting operations, FastStarting at €8.20
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The Political Economy of Ethanol Policy in the U.S. and Brazil
Casey, Katherine; Johnson, ChristyCase SGSB-P103-EStrategyThis case focuses on the political economy of ethanol policy in the United States and Brazil. The cases outlines policies put in place by the governments of the United States and Brazil to bolster the ethanol industry and the role of politics and interest groups.Starting at €8.20
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Brasil: Una economía del nuevo siglo
Núñez, Juan CarlosCase IPADE-EE 10 C 01La crisis financiera internacional ha impactado de diferente manera a las economías de todo el mundo en la segunda mitad del 2008. Brasil es una economía que ha sorteado de manera ejemplar los impactos de esta crisis, ya que solamente ha tenido un par de trimestres negativos en el Producto Interno Bruto. No se trata de un plan con incentivos y políticas extraordinarias, ni siquiera un plan espectacular con grandes apoyos gubernamentales. Al parec...Starting at €8.20
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Jack Campbell (B)
Carelli, Joao; Chinchilla, Nuria; Moragas Freixa, MarujaCase DPO-199Leadership and People ManagementJack Campbell es un profesional brasileño con una brillante preparación académica. El caso muestra la entrevista de trabajo y su incorporación a un banco en el que no encaja ni por motivos ni por cultura empresarial. Sus buenos resultados como profesional no son óbice para que, al cabo de un tiempo, haya un replanteamiento en su carrera.Starting at €5.74
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Florián Coute: un EMBA en apuros (C)
Stein, GuidoCase DPO-302Leadership and People ManagementHabía pasado un año desde la última conversación que Florián había mantenido con Rafael. Por entonces, se planteaba si cambiar de empresa o continuar en IB, decisión por la que finalmente se decantó. Florián recordaba "En julio me cambié a la División de Servicios Exteriores, a la que pertenecen las líneas de negocio de parking, alquiler de vehículos, wifi, telefonía y publicidad. Me asignaron la responsabilidad de diseñar el plan estratégico ...Starting at €5.74
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Laboratorios Alce Brazil: Sales Team Turnover
Segarra, José Antonio; Carrillo, JordiCase M-1264-ELeadership and People Management, MarketingLaboratorios Alce, a Brazilian market leader in ophthalmic drugs, faces a disproportionate turnover in its network of salespeople, with serious consequences for the business. The national sales manager reflects on the causes of the high turnover rate and on possible solutions. In addition, he contemplates introducing changes to the commercial organization and sizing of his network of 70 salespeople.Starting at €8.20