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EMI and the CT Scanner (B) (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.Case HBS-315S09StrategyDescribes the development of the first CT Scanner by EMI, a company new to the medical industry, and EMI's entry into the U.S. market. The company's early success is threatened by the entry of a dozen competitors (some very large and experienced), by government regulation, and by internal organizational problems.Starting at €5.74
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EMI and the CT Scanner (A) (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.Case HBS-315S08StrategyDescribes the development of the first CT Scanner by EMI, a company new to the medical industry, and EMI's entry into the U.S. market. The company's early success is threatened by the entry of a dozen competitors (some very large and experienced), by government regulation, and by internal organizational problems.Starting at €8.20
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Harnischfeger Corp. (Spanish version)
Palepu, Krishna G.Case HBS-119S05Accounting and ControlPresents an analysis of Harnischfeger's quality of earnings, and the investment potential of the company's stock in light of the company's turnaround strategy.Starting at €8.20
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Automation Consulting Services
Simons, Robert L.; Weston, Hilary A.Case HBS-190053-EAccounting and ControlIllustrates the management control challenges that are associated with rapid growth and geographic expansion. Situated at an offsite Executive Committee Retreat. The three founding partners of a specialized consulting firm are grappling with several diffiStarting at €8.20
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Automation Consulting Services (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.; Weston, Hilary A.Case HBS-102S12Accounting and Control1) the tension between local office autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the need for a unified firm strategy; 2) the increasing need for standardized ways to monitor rising costs, capacity utilization, and new business development; 3) redefining the role of the Executive Committee and the role of formal systems as the partnership continues to grow.Starting at €8.20
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Pennzoil Co. (Spanish version)
Teisberg, Elizabeth OlmstedCase HBS-320S07StrategyFocuses on Pennzoil's motor oil business. Designed to address the business strategy issues of how a firm chooses its scope to create competitive advantage in its core business. "Scope" can be broadly defined to include vertical scope (forward and backward integration), horizontal scope (multiple related products), and geographic scope (multiple market locations).Starting at €8.20
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Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.: Sales Force Incentives (A)
Simons, Robert L.; Weston, Hilary A.Case HBS-190103-EAccounting and ControlDescribes the incentive system by which Mary Kay Cosmetics motivates the sales force of 200,000 independent agents who comprise the firm's only distribution channel. Illustrates the powerful effect on sales-force behavior that results when creative typesStarting at €8.20
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Cooper Industries' Corporate Strategy (A) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, TobyCase HBS-306S08StrategyDescribes the development of a successful corporate strategy based on the acquisition and subsequent consolidation of low-technology manufacturing companies. Starting with a company history and discussion of current business segments, the case goes on to detail the innovation of corporate headquarters in strategy formulation and operations. Highlights the synergistic possibilities in alike acquisitions and addresses the issue of long-term value c...Starting at €8.20
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Why Do Good Managers Choose Poor Strategies
Teisberg, Elizabeth OlmstedCase HBS-391172-EStrategyThe uncertainty and complexity of most business environments make successful management a difficult art. Frequently, bright, experienced, well-educated people manage their companies into strategic distress. Many of these bad results are not simply a matter of bad luck. This note discusses problems caused by cognitive biases and heuristics (ways of thinking about problems) that managers commonly use when analyzing strategy under uncertainty. Shows...Starting at €8.20
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A Conceptual Framework (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.Case HBS-308S33Strategyresources, tasks, structure, and industries. This framework can be used to explain the value corporations add to their businesses, how they should be organized, and the limit to the scope of the firm. Finally, describes four steps involved in the formulation of a corporate strategy.Starting at €8.20