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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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U.S. Government Contractors
Laseter, Timothy M.; Bollinger, MartyCase DARDEN-BP-0558-ECorporate GovernanceUntil 2009, U.S. Government Contractors (USGC) had been growing by 12% to 15% a year, but starting in 2009, growth slowed to 2% to 4% a year as customer spending decelerated. Traditional competitors such as USGC were also challenged by new entrants to the market, including large non-U.S. companies and large commercial service companies. Many new entrants enjoyed advantages in scale and cost position that allowed them to undercut USGC on price, ca...Starting at €8.20
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Mel Riddile
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.Case DARDEN-BP-0559-ECorporate GovernanceMel Riddile began his career as a history teacher and gradually rose through the ranks to be principal of a failing high school. His impact on that school earned him the National High School Principal of the Year award. The case chronicles the evolution of his leadership style through his recollections of key moments during his career.Starting at €8.20
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The Xiangyang Market - Teaching Note
Li, WeiTeaching Note DARDEN-BP-0487TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0487Starting at €0.00
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FX Strategies in 2006: U.S. Dollar versus Yen - Teaching Note
Warnock, Francis E.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0505TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0505Starting at €0.00
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FX Strategies in 2005: U.S. Dollar versus Euro - Teaching Note
Warnock, Francis E.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0506TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0506Starting at €0.00
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Inflation Targeting in South Africa - Teaching Note
Warnock, Francis E.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0507TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0507Starting at €0.00
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The Design of Experiments
Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Chen, ElizabethTechnical Note DARDEN-BP-0564-ECorporate GovernanceIn innovation, experimentation is much talked about in the abstract, but poorly understood in practice. It bridges solution generation and implementation, yet often takes the form of smaller-scale pilots rather than learning-oriented experiments. Building an evidence base behind new ideas, and particularly being ready to discard what doesn’t work, is critical for successful innovation. This technical note provides a hands-on, step-by-step guide a...Starting at €8.20
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Inflation Targeting
Warnock, Francis E.; Drake, JustinTechnical Note DARDEN-BP-0495-ECorporate GovernanceSince 1990, 21 countries have shifted to a monetary policy of inflation targeting. This technical note defines inflation targeting; discusses how it came about; and analyzes implementation issues and the pros and cons of inflation targeting.Starting at €8.20
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FX Strategies in 2005: U.S. Dollar versus Euro
Warnock, Francis E.Case DARDEN-BP-0506-ECorporate GovernanceRiding the early morning Metro North train from Grand Central to Greenwich in late December 2004, the euro dominated Luke Anthony’s thoughts. After bottoming out at about 0.85 $/€, in 2000 and 2001, the euro had appreciated sharply and now stood at 1.35 $/€ (Exhibit 1). Luke, an FX Strategist at a hedge fund, had to form a view about the likely path of the euro going forward. The evidence was in no way clear cut. Of the traditional factors, some ...Starting at €8.20
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Inflation Targeting in South Africa
Warnock, Francis E.; Hungwe, Archie; Drake, Justin; Debrah, MitchCase DARDEN-BP-0507-ECorporate GovernanceSouth Africa had formally introduced a policy of inflation targeting (IT) in February 2000. By December 2001, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank, after reading the latest statistics, was concerned with the disappointing economic data. Economic activity had slowed drastically, to the point that the country appeared to be heading for a recession. The gloomy statistics forced the governor to consider whether the country had pursued the r...Starting at €8.20