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From Power to Influence
Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Stein, GuidoTechnical Note DPON-70-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementThis technical note discusses the distance there is between power and using it effectively. It does not aim to produce a theory based on logic, nor systematize a reality, but instead to give a brief description of the phenomenon of power among business people and executives, so as to focus on some strategic thoughts. The authors have tried to condense their own accumulated experiences from working as "Management" professors, executives and busine...Starting at €8.20
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Valentín Fuster: Manager and Researcher
30|Álvarez de Mon, SantiagoCase DPO-168-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case is about the career of Dr. Valentín Fuster in his triple role as physician, researcher and director of the cardiology institute at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital. One of the world's top figures in cardiology, he runs a team of 800 professionals. For him, it is not enough to select the right people when trying to build a top-level team: it is necessary to make them grow. Being a mentor is one of his passions and he believes in horizontal...Starting at €8.20
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Giant Inc.: Formation of the A-Team
Paul W. Beamish; Chwo-Ming (Joseph) YuCase IVEY-9B09M044-EStrategyThis case describes the history and activities of the A-Team, a major alliance of bicycle assembly firms and parts suppliers in Taiwan, which was created in 2003. A strategic alliance with competitors posed challenges. For the A-Team, it was more complicated because the alliance was between both competing bicycle assembly firms and between parts suppliers. By 2006, progress had been made in making the alliance work but the senior executives were ...Starting at €8.20
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Leading in times of Uncertainty
Álvarez de Mon Pan de Soraluce, Santiago; Baucells Alibés, Manel; Gunther McGrath, Rita; Hunter, Richard; Weber, Martin; Westerman, GeorgeDossier DOS-1-EDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Leadership and People ManagementInternational experts highlight what you need to know - when you don't know what tomorrow might bring.Starting at €15.00
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Where does the Balance Lie (B)
Alumno; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-179-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementThis case illustrates the decision taken in the face of the dilemma described in part (A). A manager who works for a family business in London and lives in Paris receives a job offer to go back to the company he used to work for in Paris. Accepting this offer would mean being closer to his wife and children. On the other hand it would imply a lower salary, less responsibility and status and less visibility.Starting at €5.74
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LIPA (A): Impact of a Merger
Rábago, Eduardo; Stein, GuidoCase DPO-172-ECorporate GovernanceThe human resources director of OLTRA, a leading Spanish manufacturer that has recently acquired one of the largest Argentinean companies, LIPA, must decide how to approach the task of integrating LIPAs existing employees. As far as the top-level executives are concerned, he feels that assessment results hardly count, as the decisions will be made elsewhere and for other reasons. How can the experience gained in Spain be combined with the chall...Starting at €8.20
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Rafael Nadal: the Champion and the Person (A)
Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Flores Alonso, Juan EnriqueCase DPO-163-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case study centers on the concept of talent: what it is and how to detect and manage it in a climate of ongoing improvement and learning. Hence the relevance of the coach figure. The case study also addresses the issues of values and philosophical principles, which are vital to professional success. The crucial person/persona dilemma is considered in the context of a specific family setting.Starting at €8.20
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Jesús López Cobos: Managing Artists
30|Álvarez de Mon, SantiagoCase DPO-167-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case study revolves around the key aspects of orchestra conducting. It analyzes the core qualities, which in this case happen to be musicians, the challenges they face and the coordination they need. The statements and bio of Jesús López Cobos, the current Musical Director of the Teatro Real, serve as a starting point.Starting at €8.20
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Where does the Balance Lie (A)
Alumno; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-178-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementA manager who works for a family business in London and lives in Paris receives a job offer to go back to the company he used to work for in Paris. Accepting this offer would mean being closer to his wife and children. On the other hand it would imply a lower salary, less responsibility and status and less visibility.Starting at €8.20
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Where does the Balance Lie (C): New Insight
Alumno; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-180-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementThis case illustrates the internal process of self-discovery that led to solving the dilemma described in parts (A) and (B). A manager who works for a family business in London and lives in Paris receives a job offer to go back to the company he used to work for in Paris. Accepting this offer would mean being closer to his wife and children. On the other hand it would imply a lower salary, less responsibility and status and less visibility.Starting at €5.74