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Cramer Electronics, Inc.
Porter, Michael E.; Roth, Steven J.; Eastman, ParmeleeCase HBS-377063-EDesigned to be the second day of a two-day series on the electronic component distribution industry, following a day spent discussing Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry and Raytheon Co.: Diversification. The important teaching themes which this case is designed to highlight are: 1) to practice the diagnosis of the strategic health of an industry leader, with emphasis on applying the tests of consistency for an effective strate...Starting at €6.75
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PC&D, Inc.
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Christiansen, Evelyn T.Case HBS-380072-ECovers history of PC&D from 1960 to 1975 as it grows from a single business firm to a diversified firm. Emphasizes the use of subsidiaries for product development and fast growth. Other issues include problems of a new CEO in keeping control of fast growing divisions.Starting at €6.75
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Norton Co.: Strategic Planning for Diversified Business Operations
Aguilar, Francis J.Case HBS-377044-EDescribes an elaborate approach to strategic planning for diversified business operations. Includes the use of the BCG experience curve and growth share matrices and of PIMS profit-factor data. (Both sets of ideas are described in appendices to the case.) Also describes a specific strategic problem concerning the coated abrasives business requiring a management decision. Permits students to describe what action Norton should take with respect to ...Starting at €6.75
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To Diversify or Not to Diversify
Markides, Constantinos C.Article HBS-97608-EStrategyOne of the most challenging decisions a company can confront is whether to diversify. The rewards and risks are extraordinary. Success stories such as General Electric, Disney, and 3M abound, but so do stories of failure--consider Quaker Oats' entry into the fruit juice business with Snapple. There has been much talk about the importance of strategic focus for companies in recent years, so much so that diversification as a corporate strategy has ...Starting at €6.75
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Andreas Buergin
Nueno, PedroCase E-52-EEntrepreneurshipAn executive describes how he made the switch from manager to entrepreneur and explains his particular approach to setting up a group of companies.Starting at €6.75
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Addleshaw-Goddard LLP
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Weber, JamesCase HBS-409056-ELeadership and People ManagementAddleshaw-Goddard (AG), the 15th largest law firm in the U.K., is seeking ways to serve larger clients on more important legal matters. Part of this strategy involves its "Client Development Centre (CDC)," an innovative idea and set of services launched by Dr. Jim Hever who holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership Development. The mission of the CDC is to improve the capabilities of clients' in-house legal departments, such as by making them better ...Starting at €6.75
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Alphabet Eyes New Frontiers, Teaching Note
Sadun, RaffaellaTeaching Note HBS-718407-EStrategyThis note was prepared to aid classroom instructors in the use of "Alphabet Eyes New Frontiers," HBS No. 717418.Starting at €0.00
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Walt Disney Co.--1995
Collis, David J.; Montana, JenniferCase HBS-796149-EStrategyUpdates Walt Disney Co.--1994: A Tumultuous Year.Starting at €6.75
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ING Direct: Considering e-Brokering
Pratima Bansal; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B02M011-EStrategyING Direct USA is a direct bank operating in the United States. Launched in September 2000, it offers a small menu of simple banking products available to customers online, via telephone, mail or fax. In September 2001, the global head of ING Direct asked the president of ING Direct USA, if he would consider adding e-brokerage to the portfolio of ING Direct USA's direct banking products. The president of ING Direct USA is approaching the decision...Starting at €6.75
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TNT Ltd.'s Logistics Services in Asia (A): The Strategy
Yoshino, Michael Y.; Knoop, Carin-IsabelCase HBS-397017-EEconomicsMeredith Hellicar's mission as general manager of corporate development is to make TNT Ltd. one of the biggest and most diverse transport and logistic companies in the world, with approximately $5 billion in turnover in 1993, a leading provider of logistics services in Asia. The case describes the approach she used to rank countries and select China and Thailand as priority markets. She has just presented her recommendation to the board when a ma...Starting at €6.75