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The Managerial Dilemma of E-Toll Route Implementation in South Africa
Ntoi, Hlompho; Thomas, Lawrence; Vilà, JoaquimCase SM-1643-EDecision Analysis, Innovation and Change, StrategyIn 2007, South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) decided to introduce a radical and advanced urban tolling system called the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP). The project entailed the expansion of the province's single-direction three-lane highways to single-direction five-lane routes. Large toll gantries were to be built in order to process usage data as a means of billing users electronically via a strict user pay system. P...Starting at €8.20
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Ciudades inteligentes, progreso sostenible
Barrionuevo, Juan Manuel; Berrone, Pascual; Ricart Costa, Joan EnricArticle ART-2152StrategyRío de Janeiro tiene que garantizar la seguridad de seis millones de habitantes, mientras que ciudades como Barcelona luchan por consolidar su marca turística sin perder músculo empresarial. Las urbes se enfrentan a numerosos retos que condicionan su futuro, como la masificación, la movilidad o la contaminación. Se necesitan modelos de desarrollo que los transformen en oportunidades. Los autores proponen una metodología de planificación estratég...Starting at €8.20
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Smart Cities, Sustainable Progress
Barrionuevo, Juan Manuel; Berrone, Pascual; Ricart Costa, Joan EnricArticle ART-2152-EStrategyWith urbanization on the rise globally, failure to adapt to the new urban reality could be disastrous for cities facing unprecedented demographic, economic, social and environmental challenges. Development models are needed to transform such challenges into opportunities. The authors outline the strategic planning methodologies needed to create smart cities sustainable, innovative, connected and socially cohesive places that enhance the quality...Starting at €8.20
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Bienvenido, Sr. Impatriado
Reiche, B. SebastianArticle ART-1789Knowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementLa impatriación temporal de directivos de filiales a las sedes centrales es un fenómeno en auge. Es más barato que la expatriación y la manera más rápida de conocer los países donde se opera y ganarse el favor de sus trabajadores. Además, aumenta las perspectivas profesionales del personal. Sin embargo, los distintos estudios realizados por el autor revelan que este intercambio sólo funciona si el impatriado y la empresa entienden cuáles son los ...Starting at €8.20
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Welcoming the Value That Inpatriates Bring
Reiche, B. SebastianArticle ART-1789-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementThe temporary inpatriation of foreign subsidiary managers to HQ is on the rise: it´s cheaper than expatriating staff, it´s often the best way to gain local knowledge fast, it wins over local workforces and it expands the prospects for staff development and promotion. However, the author´s various studies of subsidiary staff relocated to the headquarters of multinationals reveal that for inpatriation to work, both the individual inpatriate and the...Starting at €8.20
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The Michelin Group India: Handling Accusations of Misconduct - Teaching Note
Alison E. HolmTeaching Note IVEY-W26664-EStrategyTeaching note for product W26663.Starting at €0.00
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Wilderness Safaris: Ecotourism Entrepreneurship, Teaching Note
Austin, James E.; Epler Wood, Megan; Leonard, Herman B.Teaching Note HBS-319042-EStrategyTeaching note for case 318040.Starting at €0.00
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The Vitality Group: Paying for Self-Care
Herzlinger, Regina E.Case HBS-310071-EEntrepreneurshipVitality is part of a $2 billion start-up South African and U.K. health insurance firm. It has achieved excellent results in rewarding people for promoting their health. It is now contemplating how to enter the U.S. market.Starting at €8.20
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Wilderness Safaris: Ecotourism Entrepreneurship
Austin, James E.; Epler Wood, Megan; Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-318040-EStrategyWilderness Safaris sees itself as a conservation company that is built on a business model of providing high-end, premium-priced wildlife safaris in various locations in Africa. Dependent on functioning, healthy ecosystems for its long-term survivability as a business, it invests heavily in conservation efforts, both directly, with communities and governments, and with partners and competitors. It may be reaching saturation of the high-cost, high...Starting at €8.20
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Olam International, Teaching Note
Bell, David E.; Shelman, MaryTeaching Note HBS-509056-EMarketingTeaching Note for [509002].Starting at €0.00