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Chrysler Corporation 1994
Ballarín Fredes, Eduardo; Boudeguer, R. M.Case DG-1138-EStrategyIn 1991, Chyrsler was on the brink of bankrupcy but decided to keep spending on new models. Chrysler is in 1994 the industry½s lowest cost developer of cars and makes the highest profit per vehicle. Most of its success is due to the " minivan" and to the adoption of platform teams that gather experts in the different areas and make decisions from the design to the marketing of each new product. Chrysler has also been able to replace the carismati...Starting at €8.20
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Multiasistencia in 1996
Huete, Luis MaríaCase P-887-EService and Operations ManagementThis case poses the question of how to capitalize the development of very efficient operations on an accelerated market share growth. The company competes in a highly fragmented sector in which economies of scale are being created. The note also suggests the most appropriate internationalization formula for its expansion outside Spain.Starting at €8.20
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Editorial Pirineos (B)
Soley, JorgeCase F-632-EFinanceThe case takes a close look at the bank-company relationship, highlighting the need for balance and for both parties to benefit. Particular emphasis is placed on the need for the relationship to be based on long-term considerations, regardless of economic fluctuations that may favour one or other of the parties in the short term. The case also introduces two alternative sources of non-bank short-term finance: factoring and confirming.Starting at €5.74
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Editorial Pirineos (A)
Soley, JorgeCase F-631-EFinanceThis case analyzes the companys different sources of short-term bank financing: discounts, credit lines and loans, and examines the use of suppliers as a source of financing as an alternative to bank financing. It additionally analyzes the advantages of centralizing treasury operations, and the use of e-banking (home-banking) as an instrument for improving treasury management. Finally, it gives an example of a bank-company balance sheet in ord...Starting at €8.20
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Insurance as a Financial Institution
Soley, JorgeTechnical Note FN-320-EFinanceThe note defines insurance and explains its importance to the Spanish economy. The two main types of insurance - life and nonlife - are examined from the point of view of premiums (internal and external), management costs, claims, and underwriting income. Reinsurance and its structure at the national and global level are analyzed. Special attention is given to the role played by insurance in the financial system, with analysis of the reserves for...Starting at €8.20
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Risk assessment in banking
Soley, JorgeTechnical Note FN-398-EFinanceThis technical note stresses the "prudential policy" that regulates banking activity in most countries of the world, based on the so-called "Basel Accords" and, from 2007, "Basel II". It describes the risks to which banking activity is subject: credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. It also analyses in depth the different categories of bank capital and the systems for measuring return on investment in banks. Special attent...Starting at €8.20
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International Banking Structures
Soley, JorgeTechnical Note FN-396-EFinanceAdopting a distinctly global perspective, this technical note describes in detail the banking systems of the main European countries, the United States and some Latin American countries. With the increasing globalization of the banking system, stimulated by "prudential policy", the great similarity between the different types of banks in the international banking system is clear to see.Starting at €8.20
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Internacionalization of Telefónica España, S.A. - Teaching Note
Ricart, Joan Enric; García Pont, Carlos; Knief C.Teaching Note DGT-15-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyStarting at €0.00
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Internationalization of Telefónica España S.A. - Case Update July 1996
Knief C.; Ricart, Joan Enric; García Pont, CarlosCase DG-1158-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyThis case recounts the history of Telefonica up until July 1996. Important developments since the first case include changes in the competitive environment due to new regulations at global and European level. In addition, Telefonica, SA is affected by changes in the Spanish government. The case describes how the changes affect Telefonica's businesses. It also informs about the final decision regarding the selection of a strategic alliance partner...Starting at €8.20