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General Electric vs. Westinghouse in Large Turbine Generators (A) (Spanish version)
Porter, Michael E.Case HBS-309S09StrategyDescribes the U.S. large turbine generator industry in early 1963, a period of severe price cutting and depressed industry conditions. Presents data to allow a structural analysis of the industry and an analysis of the strategies of the major players since 1946. The major teaching issue is the process of competitive rivalry in an oligopoly market, particularly the problems of deescalating in a situation of market warfare. This industry is one whe...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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Sedalia Engine Plant (B) (Spanish version)
Beer, Michael; Spector, Bert A.Case HBS-420S17Leadership and People ManagementAfter one year as new plant manager at a highly participatory management style plant, Denny Goble assesses his handling of various problems.Starting at €5.74
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Sedalia Engine Plant (A) (Spanish version)
Beer, Michael; Spector, Bert A.Case HBS-420S16Leadership and People ManagementThe new plant manager must deal with the problems and potentials contained in this highly participatory management style plant.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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OTISLINE (A) (Spanish version)
McFarlan, F. Warren; Stoddard, Donna B.Case HBS-102S22Information TechnologiesDescribes the company's use of information technology to strengthen its position in the elevator sales and service market. Also demonstrates how information technology can be used to better manage and control a large geographically dispersed service organization. This 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 student...Starting at €8.20
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Case of the Pricing Predicament (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Karr, Mary; Rogers, F.G. Buck; Moore, Bruce; Lindgren, Richard T.; Whitescarver, WilliamArticle HBS-88205-EMarketingScott Palmer's most important account, Occidental Aerospace, is pushing for a discount, but Standard Machine Corp., Scott's company, has a long-standing policy of selling its products at list price--discounts are out of the question. Occidental also has plans for two new plants so Standard's bid may affect millions of dollars in future business. And two Asian machine-tool companies have set their sights on Occidental's home market. Has Standard's...Starting at €8.20
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Dominion Motors & Controls Ltd. (Spanish version)
Corey, E. RaymondCase HBS-502S02MarketingThe leading manufacturer of motors in Canada is threatened by a loss of market share in oilfield pumping motors because a major customer, having tested several competing motor brands, finds a competitor's motor to be superior. A central issue is whether to make a special purpose motor for this market, reduce the price on the current design, or contest the test results. A rewritten version of an earlier case, no longer available, by the same autho...Starting at €8.20
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Continuous Casting Investments at USX Corp. (Spanish version)
Christensen, Clayton M.Case HBS-605S01StrategyFocuses on the difficulty established companies face when confronted with disruptive technological innovations. The power that their prior asset investments, their cost structures, and their customers have in constraining their investment and innovation decisions are clearly illustrated. Rewritten version of an earlier case.Starting at €8.20