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La Dinámica de la Competencia en los Videojuegos Caseros (E): El Auge del 3DO y Juegos de 32 Bits
Coughlan, Peter J.Case HBS-703S29StrategyDescribe el lanzamiento de la innovadora compañía de videojuegos en casa, 3DO, que había desarrollado un sistema innovador que ofrece procesamiento de 32 bits y el software de CD-ROM. Examina la dinámica competitiva en la industria de los videojuegos en casa desde 1970 en el nuevo milenio.Starting at €5.74
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The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), Teaching Note
Gomez-Ibanez, JoseTeaching Note HBS-HKS684-EEconomicsIn November of 2010, the California voters had to decide whether to support a ballot proposition that would effectively end the state's pioneering effort to reduce global warming. In 2006, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 32, "The California Global Warming Solutions Act", a law mandating that California reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020. Supporters of AB 32 argued that it would energize other stat...Starting at €0.00
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FIJI Water: Carbon Negative
Gino, Francesca; Toffel, Michael W.; van Sice, StephanieCase HBS-611049-EService and Operations ManagementSeeking to go beyond global best practices in reducing environmental impacts, FIJI Water, a premium artesian bottled water company in the United States, launched a Carbon-Negative campaign that would offset more greenhouse gas emissions than were released by the company's operations and products. The case examines the controversies surrounding this program as well as the program's impacts on the environment and FIJI Water's brand image. The compa...Starting at €8.20
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FIJI Water: Carbon Negative, Teaching Note
Toffel, Michael W.; Gino, FrancescaTeaching Note HBS-612051-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 611-049Starting at €0.00
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James Madison, the 'Federal Negative,' and the Making of the U.S. Constitution
Moss, David A.; Campasano, MarcCase HBS-716053-EEconomicsOn June 8th, 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates from across the United States began discussing a curious proposal to expand federal power over the states. James Madison of Virginia had suggested that the new constitution include a "federal negative," which would give Congress the authority to veto any law passed by a state legislature. He viewed this as a critical safeguard against unchecked power at the state level...Starting at €8.20
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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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Las relaciones laborales en España
Gómez, Sandalio; Calle, Ana de laTechnical Note DPN-32Leadership and People ManagementSe analizan las principales variables que condicionan el marco de relaciones laborales en España. Después de presentar un resumen del entorno económico, político y social español desde la transición, se centra en los siguientes aspectos: 1) Marco de relaciones laborales: representación de los trabajadores, conflictos colectivos y huelga y extinción de los contratos de trabajo. 2)La realidad sindical y empresarial en la que se presentan las distin...Starting at €8.20
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Arck Systems (E)
Larkin, Ian I.Case HBS-911060-ELeadership and People ManagementThe Arck Systems series of cases describes the dilemmas faced by a senior sales manager in determining a sales compensation plan at an enterprise software company. The existing compensation plan is aggressive and highly rewards "star" performers. The cases track a series of changes the manager makes to the sales compensation plan in response to negative and unintended consequences of the existing system. The cases illustrate the tradeoffs inheren...Starting at €5.74
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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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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