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CNS Worldwide (Spanish version)
Dolan, Robert J.; Easwar, KarthikCase HBS-919S02MarketingCNS Worldwide has long been the market share leader in the IaaS cloud server market, yet it has remained unprofitable for years. Industry capacity utilization is low, and prices have declined over 70% over the last decade. CNS is considering withdrawing from the market if it cannot find a way to increase prices. As a large public bid is about to be held, CNS must decide whether to bid and, if so, at what price. This case is intended for use an i...Starting at €8.20
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CNS Worldwide, Teaching Note
Dolan, Robert J.; Easwar, KarthikTeaching Note HBS-917532-EMarketingTeaching note for case 917531.Starting at €0.00
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The Dream Team (C): The final straw
Pathak, Richa; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-236-ELeadership and People ManagementThis is part C of a case that narrates the story of two teams within the MBA class. The incident described in this part occurs in the third term of the MBA and marks a turning point in the team dynamics. The case is intended for focusing on developing team-building skills, to discuss how the members could have approached stressful situations in better ways.Starting at €5.74
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Harlequin Enterprises: Assessing e-Books
Rod E. White; Tony S. Frost; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B14M027-EStrategyHarlequin Enterprises is a well-known publisher of women's fiction and the global leader in series romance fiction. In 2013, e-book penetration of romance fiction has exceeded 50 per cent of unit sales. The vice-president of strategy is trying to make sense of the e-book opportunity and threat. She is wondering what impact e-books would have on Harlequin's business model: its relationship with authors, distributors and competitors.Starting at €8.20
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Semir's E-Commerce: Success and Exploration
Juan Shan; William Wei; Xiaojia Sunny WangCase IVEY-9B18A019-EMarketing, StrategyZhejiang Semir E-Commerce Co. Ltd., the online subsidiary of Chinese casual clothing company Zhejiang Semir Group Co. Ltd. (Semir), grew continuously from its launch in 2012 to become a main contributor to Semir’s success, contributing approximately 30 per cent of Semir’s annual revenue by 2016. Semir entered the online market relatively late after many competing Chinese clothing manufacturers had already established their presence online. Yet it...Starting at €8.20
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The Spanish Health System: A Summary Description of its History, Organization and Financing
García Prat, AntoniTechnical Note CN-181-EAccounting and ControlThis case describes the most important changes that have taken place in the Spanish health system since the advent of democracy with a special emphasis on structural aspects, financing and the organization of services.Starting at €8.20
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Grupo de Empresas Fortuny (E)
Álvarez, E.; Tàpies, JosepCase F-606FinanceExplica cómo acabaron los acontecimientos que se describen en los casos (A), (B) y (C).Starting at €5.74
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Hindustan Unilever Mulls Over E-grocery Market Option
Sandeep Puri; Manjusha Subramanian; Abhinav GrandhiCase IVEY-9B15A054-EMarketing, StrategyThe prospect of online grocery (e-grocery) shopping has generated a substantial amount of interest. Many fast-moving consumer goods companies have entered this potential market, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is contemplating building its own e-grocery platform. However, e-grocery firms have yet to develop a business model that can consistently deliver profits while also creating value for customers. HUL needs to assess the potential barrie...Starting at €8.20
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Fashion2Go: Just Another Fashion E-Tailer
Aditya Kumar Banerjee; Rajesh PillaniaCase IVEY-9B15M127-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2014, as large investments poured into the e-commerce space in India, there was a general expectation that the online retail (e-tail) industry was heading toward a consolidation that would squeeze out smaller players. While e-tailers in India focused on following a marketplace model and developing a brand for their online market platforms, fashion2go created a product brand that targeted a very specific segment of young customers. Fashion2go w...Starting at €8.20
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Loctek: Digital Transformation to a Cross-Border E-business
Lucas Liang Wang; Qing Dai; Martin LockettCase IVEY-W27257-EKnowledge and Communication, StrategyOn July 15, 2021, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Loctek Ergonomic Technology Corp. (Loctek), located in Ningbo, China, was reviewing the mid-year financial report of his company. Loctek was a global leader in manufacturing and exporting office furniture—primarily monitor brackets and height-adjustable desks. Figures in the report portrayed the company’s solid growth in the midst of the global pandemic; the contribution from Loct...Starting at €8.20