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INSEAD (France)
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Changmai Corp. (A) (Portuguese)
Butler, Charlotte; de Bettignies, Henri-ClaudeCase INSEAD-4504APT-PPAccounting and ControlThis is an imaginary case based in Southeast Asia that introduces some of the ethical and moral dilemmas that expatriate managers may encounter in the region.Starting at €8.20
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First Direct Branchless Banking (Portuguese Version)
Larréché, J. C.; Lovelock, C. H.Case INSEAD-4660PT-PPAccounting and ControlDespite similar initiatives by major international banks, First Direct has become the model of telephone banking worldwide. The case describes the history of First Direct and the various components that are part of its operations, particularly with regard to the central issue of distance marketing relationships.Starting at €8.20
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Victim of an Inferior Strategy? (Portuguese Version)
Kim, W. Chan; Mauborgne, R.; Van der Heyden, LudoCase INSEAD-4842PT-PPAccounting and ControlSomeone noted that, in addition to the continuous execution of superior personal strategies and Napoleon's leadership throughout his life, success had ultimately eluded him. Thus, at first glance, we will look at the example of a meteoric rise (victories of the Battles of Lodi, Marengo and Austerlitz) and, subsequently, their fall (Russian invasion, Battle of Waterloo). What is behind this rise and fall? Can we find a sensible explanation? These ...Starting at €8.20
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Toys "R" Us in 1999 (Portuguese Version)
Cool, Karel; Sorensen, DeidreCase INSEAD-4896PT-PPStrategyIn 1999 Toys “R” Us faced the most challenging time of its history. After recording losses for the first time in 1998, it lost its number one position in toy retailing to Wal-Mart and was late in entering electronic retailing where eToys was pre-empting the competitive space. How would TRU be able to reaffirm its competitive position and improve its profitability?Starting at €8.20
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Even a Clown Can Do It: Cirque du Soleil Recreates Live Entertainment (A) (Portuguese Version)
Bensaou, M.; Chan, Kim W.; Mauborgne, R.Case INSEAD-4999APT-PPCirque du Soleil has successfully entered a structurally unattractive circus industry. It has reinvented the industry and created a new market space, defying conventional assumptions about the mode of competition. It has implemented value innovation, thereby targeting buyer groups: from children (traditional circus end users) to adults (traditional circus buyers). In this sense, he conceived his project based on the characteristic features of oth...Starting at €8.20
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Building Emotional Capital for Strategic Renewal: Nissan (1999-2002) (Portuguese Version)
Quy, HuyCase INSEAD-5195PT-PPAccounting and ControlNissan was in a disparate situation, facing huge debts, losses, producing good, albeit ordinary, vehicles. How did Carlos Ghosn and the French team manage to make significant changes in a company deeply imbued with Japanese culture, known for being nationalistic and opposed to major changes? What is Ghosn's way of proceeding to simultaneously cut costs and dramatically spur innovation?Starting at €8.20
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MAS Holdings: Strategic Corporate Social Responisibility in the Apparel Industry (Portuguese Version)
Story, Jonathan; Watson, NoshuaCase INSEAD-5347PT-PPStrategyMAS Holdings is a family-run women's clothing factory. It was founded by three brothers who made this business worth 570 million US dollars. Their customers are the biggest names in the lingerie and sportswear brands. The textile industry accounts for 50% of Sri Lanka's exports, and they are under pressure as the United States and the European Union have gradually phased out export prices, notably China. The study describes how to use corporate s...Starting at €8.20
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Vivienne Cox at BP Alternative Energy (Portuguese)
Hunter, M.Case INSEAD-5473PT-PPLeadership and People ManagementA team led by Vivienne Cox, Executive Vice President of Gas, Power & Reneewables, identifies and launches a new business, BP Alternative Energy. Investing such a high amount in a green energy business? had been a radical starting point for BPStarting at €8.20
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Supply Chain Restructuring at Portugal Telecom (A) (Portuguese Version)
Almeida-Costa, LuisCase INSEAD-5578APT-PPAccounting and ControlThe first part of the case contains a detailed description of the situation before the project started in PT. It allows students to foresee problems, identify opportunities, propose solutions and support the proposals contained therein by referring to the relevant theory of economic analysis, strategy and negotiation. The second part describes the actions taken by PT, their impact on a number of operational measures (cost, time to market, etc.), ...Starting at €8.20
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Ford Fiesta Movement: Using Social Media and Viral Marketing to Launch Ford's Global Car in the United States (Portuguese)
Andrew T., StephenCase INSEAD-5664PT-PPMarketingThe Ford Fiesta Movement was a social media campaign run by Ford in the U.S. during 2009 to generate buzz for the upcoming launch of the 2011 Fiesta sub-compact car. This case examines the campaign's performance and asks what marketers should do thereafter to convert interested consumers into buyers.Starting at €8.20