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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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The European Health Insurance Company (B)
Guillén, F. J.Case DG-961-EStrategyThe firm described in case (A) is firmly decided to enter in the Spanish market and has chosen a firm to negotiate with. The case is the basis for discussion on the negotiation process, steps to follow, design of the whole project and the evaluation of the investment that has to be done.Starting at €5.74
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The European Health Insurance Company (A)
Guillén, F. J.Case DG-960-EStrategyA leading European firm in the private medical insurance field is planning its entrance in the Spanish market. As a first step, a study on medical insurance in Spain is carried out. The case refers to the most relevant aspects of the study and to the main firms in the field. The interest in taking part in the market as well as the way of doing it is questioned in the case.Starting at €8.20
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Azusa: Human Resources Strategy
Gómez, Sandalio; Quintanilla, JavierCase DP-81-ELeadership and People ManagementStarting at €8.20
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Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.; Nanda, AshishCase HBS-303S05EntrepreneurshipTraces the development of a Swedish furniture retailer under the leadership of an innovative and unconventional entrepreneur whose approaches redefine the nature and structure of the industry. Traces IKEA's growth from a tiny mail order business to the world's largest furniture dealership. Describes the innovative strategic and organizational changes Kamprad made to achieve success. In particular, focuses on his unique vision and values and the w...Starting at €8.20
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Eurostop KB
Huete, Luis María; Morgan, IvorCase P-780-EService and Operations ManagementThis case describes a new Swedish multi-service concept. The case is set in central Sweden and describes the prototype unit fo ten or eleven planned for Sweden. The concept itself aims to provide one-stop services "for people on the move". These services form a wide range: hotel, gas station, post office, stores, restaurants, offices, teleconferencing and seminar room. The prototype nature of the subject allows for an examination of the market se...Starting at €8.20
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Strategy and Levels of Strategy
Ricart, Joan Enric; Vilà, JoaquimTechnical Note DGN-434-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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Robert Krups GmbH & Co. KG: Market entry into East Germany
Bleivick, S.; Joachimsthaler, Erich A.Case M-836-EMarketingThis case describes the market entry of Robert Krups, a premium high quality small appliance manufacturer and marketer in Solingen, Germany. The case raises issues with respect to the development of a distribution and channel system in any market that is little known. Special consideration is given to the importance of the manufacturer vis-à-vis retailer relationship, opportunities for a small family firm to differentiate itself in the market vis...Starting at €8.20
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Future of Media Companies in the International Arena, The
Compaine, B.; Huete, Luis MaríaTechnical Note PN-293-EService and Operations ManagementThere appear to be two trends pulling media companies in opposite directions. One trend, suggested by a reading of the headlines, is that there is a new round of consolidation within the media industry. This would imply a lessening of separately owned outlets for information. At the same time, the trend of smaller, faster, better and cheaper information-related technologies seems to imply that there is an opportunity for a greater number of infor...Starting at €8.20