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Contratación gubernamental de ONGs a gran escala para extender los servicios básicos de salud a las poblaciones pobres de Guatemala
Nieves I.; La Forgia G. M.; Ribera, Jaume; Rosenmöller, MagdaCase P-1006Service and Operations ManagementEl caso presenta la situación del Programa de Extensión de Cobertura de Servicios Básicos - PECSB en Guatemala a principios del 2000. En sus tres años de existencia el programa ha demostrado su éxito al atraer un gran número de ONGs para colaborar con el Gobierno en la extensión de la cobertura de servicios de salud a poblaciones pobres e indígenas que habitan en áreas rurales. El nuevo gobierno se cuestiona la necesidad de transformar los «conve...Starting at €8.20
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Donaldo Alberto Gutiérrez, camarógrafo: El despido como solución a una actitud inaceptable
Las Heras, MireiaCase DPO-411Decision Analysis, Knowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementEn 1985, Donaldo empezó a trabajar como camarógrafo en Inca TV, una cadena de gran prestigio en Centroamérica. Donaldo no demostraba demasiado interés en su trabajo. Aunque en ocasiones había trabajado jornadas de hasta doce y catorce horas, otras veces llegaba tarde sin justificarlo convenientemente. También se había respaldado en el sindicato para reclamar derechos que le pertenecían, pero que no eran compatibles con las necesidades de la empre...Starting at €8.20
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21st Century Food: NüFood
Arriola Ordónez, Estefanía; García Caffaro, Isabella; Velásquez, Teresa; Coma, Pablo; Castillo, Sofía; Figueredo, AlvaroCase INCAE-31361_E-EEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs saw a window of opportunity in the production of Soldier Fly Black protein as a sustainable source of protein for animals. They had an established business plan, with the production of NüContainers for lower-middle-income communities and a production plant to serve companies, but this was questioned when they got allies from different industries who believed that their market niche should be different from the previously established...Starting at €8.20
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Biofuels and Circular Economy in Developing Countries: Technology Transfer in Guatemala
Velásquez Ceballos, Teresa; Figueredo, Alvaro; Arriola Ordónez, Estefanía; García Caffaro, Isabella; Coma, PabloCase INCAE-31369_E-EDecision AnalysisIn this case study, a project to develop biodiesel as an alternative energy source in a Guatemalan university was chosen as an example of how technology transfer between academia and industry is not only possible, but can also make a real impact. The leading actor, an academic who developed a succesful biofuel production plant is faced with a decision whether he should continue the project as academic or leave it open to scale up with an industri...Starting at €8.20
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Marquis, Christopher; Yang, ZoeCase HBS-414065-EStrategyA company with a strong commitment toward corporate social responsibility since its founding days, Green Mountain faced an ethical decision point in 2007 as new information from the field uncovered a chronic dire problem facing coffee communities-seasonal starvation. Company leaders are driven to re-assess their social impact and address this widespread problem while aligning their efforts with their broader, rapidly expanding business of selling...Starting at €8.20
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Sapientis and the Launch of CECE
Lastra-Anadon, Carlos; Brown, DavidCase HBS-HKS689-EStrategyThis case invites students to grapple with the dilemmas faced by Laura Lopez, the new Executive Director of a Puerto Rican educational advocacy NGO called Sapientis. Six months ago, Sapientis gained national visibility when its national coalition for educational reform and excellence (CECE) achieved a breakthrough by gaining government support for major educational reform. But, in the ensuing months, a variety of events have raised questions abou...Starting at €8.20
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Challenging Sports Authority in Puerto Rico
Shirley Ann Molina; Valerie Rivera Lozada; Victor QuiñonesCase IVEY-9B15A024-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyIn 2014, Shooting & Outdoor Distributor (SOD) was a Puerto Rican family-owned wholesale business selling sporting goods for hunting and fishing. After a year of working for the company, the operations manager was confronted with the arrival of a U.S. retail chain, Sports Authority (SA), to the Puerto Rican market. SA carried many sporting goods sold by SOD, as well as a number of brands under exclusive distribution agreements between SOD and its ...Starting at €8.20
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Can PACIV (Puerto Rico) Serve European Customers
Isenberg, Daniel J.Case HBS-808099-EEntrepreneurshipJorge Rodriguez-Gonzalez, PACIV's (Puerto Rico) founding CEO is considering expanding PACIV's pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance services company to the U.K. and Europe. He has to decide whether to hire Wayne Snelgrove, and how to define the scope of his responsibilities.Starting at €8.20
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Calle 13: The Urban Band Route to Fame
Valerie Rivera Lozada; Victor QuiñonesCase IVEY-9B13A035-EMarketingA Latin-based urban music ensemble, Calle 13, shapes its art form to redefine the rap/reggaeton scene that is predominant in Latin America. This redefinition includes political and social backlash towards the leaders of various countries, including the band members’ homeland of Puerto Rico. While the group’s political and social criticism results in some welcome exposure for the musicians, it also results in cancelled shows. The group wants to ex...Starting at €8.20
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The Octopus and the Generals: The United Fruit Company in Guatemala, Teaching Note
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Bucheli, MarceloTeaching Note HBS-809084-EEconomicsTeaching Note for [805146].Starting at €0.00