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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew
Snell, Scott A.; Lemley, AmyCase DARDEN-OB-0970-ELeadership and People ManagementCan the return of its founding CEO turn a lagging Starbucks around? Howard Shultz must map a strategy that addresses the company's decreasing sales and perhaps too rapid growth. Had the previous CEO's efforts to streamline operations compromised the Starbucks experience or was a changing economy to blame? Schultz considers whether to close existing stores, slow U.S. growth while expanding overseas, and improve the customer experience, which he be...Starting at €8.20
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The Panic of 1837 and the Market Revolution in America (A) and (B) (Abridged)
Bruner; Robert F.Case DARDEN-F-1806-EFinanceIn 1837; President Martin Van Buren confronted a dilemma over the appropriate federal response to the recent panic of 1837 that seemed to undercut the policies and power of Andrew Jackson’s “Democracy.” Now; Van Buren must decide how best to harness the civic reaction in stabilizing the financial system and returning the American economy to growth. Van Buren’s dilemma occurs in the midst of a dramatic regime shift in American politics. The rise...Starting at €5.74
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Fighting Financial Crises: Problems and Remedies
Bruner; Robert F.Technical Note DARDEN-F-1847-EFinanceThis note reviews seven recurrent factors in financial crises (runnable debt; rising leverage; financial innovation; complexity; contagion; cognitive bias; incompetence; and ethical violations) and some 17 responses aimed at preventing or mitigating crises.Starting at €8.20
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The Depression of 1920–1921 and the Return to “Orthodoxy” (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Bruner; Robert F.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1890TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1890Starting at €0.00
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Chalhoub Group: Transforming the Luxury Retailer
Snell, Scott A.Case DARDEN-S-0319-EStrategyFrom a single boutique in Damascus, Syria, in 1955, the Chalhoub Group had grown by 2019 to operate more than 650 luxury retail stores in 14 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa. By blending its knowledge of luxury and its unique Middle East expertise, the Group had built a powerhouse of brands, enjoyed a reputation for excellent service with all its partners, and offered a differentiated retail experience to its customers in the...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Strategy
Lenox, Michael; Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Snell, Scott A.; Harris, Jared D.Technical Note DARDEN-S-0183-EStrategyStrategy is complex, requiring clarity about organizational objectives as well as the variety of external forces-competitive, economic, and technological-that come into play. Ultimately, strategy is an integrative exercise. This technical note provides a concise basis for a comprehensive discussion of strategic concerns.Starting at €8.20
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mcgarrybowen
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, Gerry; Keevil, AdrianCase DARDEN-S-0187-EStrategySuitable for MBA, EMBA, GEMBA, and executive education courses, this field based case offers an opportunity to examine the scalability of a successful American advertising agency globally. In eight years, mcgarrybowen had become the lead agency for several big advertisers. The agency’s calling card was its reputation for being collaborative, reflected in the way the agency’s name was written-no spaces between the names. As part of a global expans...Starting at €8.20
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AstraZeneca: Transforming How New Medicines Flow to Patients
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-S-0221-EStrategyThis case is currently taught in Darden's ""First-Year Strategy"" course. Scott Snell also teaches it in his second year elective, ""Developing Organizational Capability"". The case would be useful in any course that examines the topic of core capabilities, organizational change, or strategic alignment. This field-based case provides an overview of reorganization at AstraZeneca UK Limited (AZN) and focuses on the processes, systems, and people (h...Starting at €8.20
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The Panic of 2008 and Brexit: Regional Integration versus Nationalism - Teaching Note
Bruner; Robert F.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1791TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1791Starting at €0.00
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Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew - Teaching Note
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-0970TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-0970Starting at €0.00