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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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Africa: A Crucible for Creativity
Leke, Acha; Yeboah-Amankwah, SafArticle HBS-R1806J-EHow many companies in Africa earn annual revenues of $1 billion or more? Most global executives guess there are fewer than a hundred; many answer "zero." The reality? Four hundred such companies exist--and they are, on average, faster growing and more profitable than their global peers. There's an unexpected side effect of this growth burst: Africa has become a test lab for global innovation. If your offering is cost-effective and robust enough...Starting at €8.20
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Congo River Basin Project: Role for Dr. Campos
McGinn, Kathleen L.; Kolb, Deborah M.; Acosta, Anne Starks; Hammer, Cailin B.Case HBS-909040-EThe director of a research coalition and the founder/coordinator of an NGO consortium meet to discuss the possibility of jointly drafting a proposal for an integrated research and development project in the Congo River basin. Approved projects will receive an annual operating budget of $2 million. Together they must develop a joint plan for how the money should be spent.Starting at €8.20
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Congo River Basin Project: Role for Dr. Beni
McGinn, Kathleen L.; Kolb, Deborah M.; Hammer, Cailin B.; Acosta, Anne StarksCase HBS-909041-EThe director of a research coalition and the founder/coordinator of an NGO consortium meet to discuss the possibility of jointly drafting a proposal for an integrated research and development project in the Congo River basin. Approved projects will receive an annual operating budget of $2 million. Together they must develop a joint plan for how the money should be spent.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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Pursue Your Dream or Move On (HBR Case Study)
Reinert, Sophus A.Article HBS-R2002X-EA young social entrepreneur must decide whether to stick with her struggling start-up--a tomato paste company based entirely in Nigeria--or go to work for an investment group that funds small businesses in Africa. Where would she have the most impact? This fictional case study by Sophus A. Reinert features expert commentary by Acha Leke and Mira Mehta. For teaching purposes, this is the case-only version of the HBR case study. The commentary-onl...Starting at €8.20
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Wal-Mart Puerto Rico: Promoting Development Through a Public-Private Partnership
Myrna Comas; Julia SagebienCase IVEY-9B10M024-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategySowing the Development of the Country (SDC) was a public-private partnership between Wal-Mart Puerto Rico (Wal-Mart PR), the island's Department of Agriculture as well as its Economic Development Bank (EDB), two NGOs Caborroje's Pro Salud y Ambiente (Caborroje's Pro Health and Environment) and ConectaRSE (a corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotion non-governmental organization(NGO)), and a group of local farmers. The objective of the proje...Starting at €8.20
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Pursue Your Dream or Move On (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Reinert, Sophus A.Article HBS-R2002Z-EA young social entrepreneur must decide whether to stick with her struggling start-up--a tomato paste company based entirely in Nigeria--or go to work for an investment group that funds small businesses in Africa. Where would she have the most impact? This fictional case study by Sophus A. Reinert features expert commentary by Acha Leke and Mira Mehta. For teaching purposes, this is the commentary-only version of the HBR case study. The case-onl...Starting at €8.20