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Gould, Inc.: Graphics Division (Spanish version)
Sorenson, Ralph Z.; Wiechmann, Ulrich E.Case HBS-520S10MarketingDescribes the decision of a battery manufacturer to diversify into the computer field through acquisition and the development of a new product. Among the issues to be discussed are the company product fit, phases in new product introduction, product positioning, and distribution strategy.Starting at €8.20
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Lincoln Electric Co. (Spanish version)
Berg, Norman A.; Fast, Norman D.Case HBS-314S05StrategyThis case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details. Covers the strategy and management practices of the world's largest manufacturer of welding equipment. Discusses the compensation system and company culture, and the leadership style of management.Starting at €8.20
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American Chemical Corp. (Spanish version)
Fruhan, William E.; Goldsberry, John P.Case HBS-210S22FinanceA large chemical manufacturer divests a plant that is acquired by a small specialty chemicals manufacturer. The acquisition decision is viewed from the vantage point of the small specialty chemicals manufacturer.Starting at €8.20
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Sweco, Inc. (A1) (Spanish version)
Porter, Michael E.; Yip, George S.Case HBS-320S17StrategySupplements the (A) case. Designed as an in-class handout.Starting at €8.20
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Sweco, Inc. (A) (Spanish version)
Porter, Michael E.; Yip, George S.Case HBS-320S16StrategyDescribes Sweco's decision about whether to enter the mud-processing equipment industry (used in oil well drilling). This is an internal entry decision, and the case describes Sweco's existing businesses as well as the mud-processing industry and competitors. The case contains enough data to calculate the costs of entry in the new industry, and to forecast the reactions of existing firms to the entry.Starting at €8.20
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Skil Corp. (Spanish version)
Porter, Michael E.; Ong, Cheng G.Case HBS-319S25StrategyThe portable electric power tool market in the United States was approximately $1.1 billion in 1979. There were about a dozen manufacturers competing in the U.S. market, of which five were U.S. companies. Skil was the third largest U.S. competitor. Skil was acquired by Emerson Electric in 1979. Skil was a turnaround situation from Emerson's perspective. The company faced intense competition from Black & Decker and emerging foreign competitors.Starting at €8.20
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Mrs. Fields Cookies (Spanish version)
Cash, James I., Jr.; Ostrofsky, KeriCase HBS-114S08Information TechnologiesMrs. Fields Cookies is a small company selling freshly baked goods through privately owned specialty stores (each store sells only Mrs. Fields products). The company has about 8,000 employees worldwide and less than 150 information systems people for a unique leverage of MIS resources. The company uses information systems extensively in its processing, communications, and other management functions, including operations of the stores and hiring s...Starting 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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Pinkerton (A) (Spanish version)
Mason, Scott P.; Berger, Adam S.Case HBS-210S16FinanceA California based security guard firm considers the acquisition of another security guard company. The value of the target firm and the financing of the acquisition are the key issues.Starting at €8.20
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Continental Carriers, Inc. (Spanish version)
Kester, W. CarlCase HBS-210S07FinanceA U.S. trucking company is considering using debt for the first time to acquire another company. The directors of the company are divided in their opinion of the likely impact of leverage on Continental Carriers' performance. Their differences must be reconciled and a decision reached about whether to issue new debt or equity to fund the acquisition. Students are introduced to the impact of leverage on performance variables such as profits, growt...Starting at €8.20