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Note on Taxation
Poorvu, William J.; Segel, Arthur I; Miller, Glenn S.; Krummer, Michael D.; Wu, Charles F; Sit, Po; Gerstel, Joseph M.Case HBS-379192-EFinanceEvery real-estate transaction is affected by the tax consequences that result from its form and substance. Structuring a transaction without a thorough understanding of its tax considerations is likely to reduce the transaction's potential value. The failure to utilize the available tax benefits eliminates one of the major reasons for making a real-estate investment.Starting at €8.20
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General Electric: Strategic Position--1981 (Spanish version)
Aguilar, Francis J.; Hamermesh, Richard G.Case HBS-320S05Describes the introduction and evolution of General Electric's strategic planning system from the 1960s to Jack Welch's tenure. Allows discussion of the interplay of problems and circumstances to the evolution of the strategic planning system, and how Welch might use or alter the system to meet the challenge of growth. This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should con...Starting at €8.20
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Gulf Oil Corp.--Takeover (Spanish version)
Rock, Kevin F.Case HBS-210S20FinanceGulf Oil was pressured into liquidation while under attack by Boone Pickens of Mesa Petroleum Co. Gulf management was unsure whether to sell out or take the firm private. A suitor, Standard Oil of California, tries to decide how much, if anything, to bid for the privilege of owning Gulf.Starting at €8.20
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Debt Policy at UST, Inc. (Spanish version)
Mitchell, MarkCase HBS-202S03FinanceUST, Inc. is a very profitable smokeless tobacco firm with low debt compared to other firms in the tobacco industry. The setting for the case is UST's recent decision to substantially alter its debt policy by borrowing $1 billion to finance its stock repurchase program.Starting at €8.20
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Transformation at the IRS (Spanish version)
Edmondson, Amy C.; Frei, Frances X.; Hajim, CoreyCase HBS-613S04Used as the capstone case for a course on Managing Service Operations (606-092). Describes the service transformation occurring at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Plagued by a history of poor service, enormous complexity, and an insular employee base, the 100,000-person organization grapples with a turnaround process that attempts to change virtually every aspect of the organization, including IT systems, This case includes information regardi...Starting at €8.20
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Dividend Policy at Linear Technology (Spanish version)
Baker, Malcolm P.; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-209S19FinanceIn 1992, Linear Technology, a designer and manufacturer of analog semiconductors, initiated a dividend. The firm increased its dividend by approximately $0.01 per share each year thereafter. In fiscal year 2002, Linear experienced its first significant drop in sales since its 1986 initial public offering. Sales dropped by 47%, and profits fell by 54%. In the spring of 2003, CFO Paul Coghlan is deciding whether to recommend yet another increase in...Starting at €8.20
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Shakedown (HBR Case Study and Commentary) (Spanish version)
Bodrock, Phil; Boeckmann, Alan L.; Di Tella, Rafael; Dunfee, Thomas W.; Djelic, BozidarArticle HBS-R0503ABusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityCASE STUDY ONLY, REPRINT R0503X, AND COMMENTARY ONLY, REPRINT R0503Z.Starting at €8.20
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Liquor Tax Reform in Thailand: Competing Interests and Objectives
Techajareonvikul, Aswin; Rosengard, Jay K.Case HBS-HKS238-EEconomicsIncome tax cuts for individuals and businesses, ambitious government spending plans, financial assistance for citizens affected by the December 2004 tsunami, rising costs of the national healthcare system, and public pressure to curb alcohol consumption all contributed to the Government of Thailand's decision to consider raising its excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. By September 2005 the Thai cabinet had to make a decision on reform of the sys...Starting at €8.20
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Liquor Tax Reform in Thailand: Competing Interests and Objectives: Teaching Note
Techajareonvikul, AswinTeaching Note HBS-HKS568-EEconomicsIncome tax cuts for individuals and businesses, ambitious government spending plans, financial assistance for citizens affected by the December 2004 tsunami, rising costs of the national healthcare system, and public pressure to curb alcohol consumption all contributed to the Government of Thailand's decision to consider raising its excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. By September 2005 the Thai cabinet had to make a decision on reform of the sys...Starting at €0.00
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Rovna Dan: The Flat Tax in Slovakia
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Damgaard Jensen, Ane; Dessain, VincentCase HBS-707043-EEconomicsExplores the tax policy choices made by Slovakia and the impact of reforms. Set in 2006, looks at the decision facing new Prime Minister Robert Fico as he faces the public's "reform fatigue." Traces the development of tax and fiscal policies since Slovakia's independence in 1993, focusing on the 2004 implementation of the rovna dan, or "equal tax," a drastic simplification of the tax system. A major theme is the impact of labor market and welfare...Starting at €8.20