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The Rocky Mountain Institute: Reinventing the Think and Do Tank of the Future
Massa, Lorenzo; Rosenberg, MikeCase SM-1604-EInnovation and Change, StrategyIn 2007, Michael Potts was appointed CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). RMI is an independent, non-profit "think and do tank" with the mission of promoting the efficient and restorative use of resources. While the Institute is well-known for its outstanding research and innovative ideas, Michael Potts soon realized it needed a management culture and a new strategic focus. The case illustrates RMI's restructuring process and the challenges...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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¿Un regalo del cielo El giro estratégico de J. C. Penney
Maoret, Massimo; Martin Romano, Cristina; Ferraro, FabrizioCase SM-1665Innovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyEl caso analiza la formulación e implementación del giro estratégico de J. C. Penney, un importante minorista estadounidense, por parte de Ron Johnson, ejecutivo destacado que anteriormente había liderado la creación y expansión de Apple Store. El giro es audaz y de gran alcance, lo que plantea interrogantes sobre si funcionará o no.Starting at €8.20
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E-Cigarettes: Marketing Versus Public Health
Quelch, John A.; Rodriguez, MargaretCase HBS-514059-EMarketingTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were heralded by some as a healthcare game changer, enabling smokers to switch to a new product which carried lower risk of cancer. However, there were concerns about the public health risk of e-cigarettes, particularly the chance that teens would easily develop nicotine addictions from smoking the fruit-flavored products. Manufacturers a...Starting at €8.20
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Robert E. Rubin (A)
Kaplan, Robert Steven; Nohria, Nitin; Davison, NicoleCase HBS-407064-ELeadership and People ManagementBob Rubin was a businessman given the task of setting up and running the National Economic Council for the Clinton Administration. Unfamiliar with management in a political climate, Rubin worked hard to design, staff, and position the Council to make better economic and policy decisions. Traces the career of Robert E. Rubin from his practice in law to his work at Goldman Sachs and studies how his work experiences prepared him to establish the Nat...Starting at €8.20
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Warren Buffett e a Berkshire Hathaway
Lynce de Faria, L.; Caldart, Adrián A.Case AESE-DG-A-1081-PPEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeA Estrutura Corporativa da Berkshire Hathaway para gerir oitenta negócios muito díspares e sem qualquer sinergia entre eles, constitui um caso único na história da organização de empresas e de Grupos empresariais em particular. A dimensão deste grupo mede-se pelo volume de negócios da ordem de 136.000 milhões de dólares, com a participação de 260.000 colaboradores, e apenas 21 dos quais na Corporação. O grande desafio que se coloca é se a Berkshi...Starting at €8.20
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Building an e-Commerce Brand at Wayfair
Teixeira, Thales S.; Watkins, Elizabeth AnneCase HBS-516028-EMarketingWayfair, Inc. was made up of five home goods, furniture, and d cor e-commerce brands. Wayfair.com, the main brand, which was responsible for the majority of sales, targeted the mass middle home goods market. AllModern, DwellStudio, Joss & Main, and Birch Lane were niche sites focused on more specialized curated design esthetics. Determining the 2014 advertising budget for Wayfair.com is the big question in the case. Two ad budget decisions need ...Starting at €8.20
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PG&E and the First Climate Change Bankruptcy
Gilson, Stuart C.; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-221057-EFinanceIn early 2020, the California-based utility PG&E filed a second amended plan of reorganization. PG&E had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the face of more than $30 billion of legal claims brought against it for its alleged role in causing California wildfires. The plan had the support of key creditors and shareholders and a court-appointed committee representing the wildfire victims. However, it faced strong opposition from California's governo...Starting at €8.20
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Barnes & Noble: Managing the E-Book Revolution
MacCormack, Alan; Dunn, Brian Kimball; Kemerer, Chris F.Case HBS-613073-EService and Operations ManagementThe case describes competition in the market for E-Books, and Barnes & Noble's Strategy in this industry. As a traditional retailer, B&N was challenged by the introduction of digital technologies that allow books to be published, distributed and sold to consumers electronically. New competitors like Amazon and Apple attacked the traditional industry structure, creating many uncertainties over the long term viability of traditional retailers. Amid...Starting at €8.20
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Warehousing Enhancements for E-Commerce Growth
Juri Zguri; Fatma Gzara; Joe Naoum-SawayaCase IVEY-9B20E006-EDecision AnalysisAs an e-commerce logistics manager at the national grocery store chain TrixMag, Jim Vector was continually seeking efficiency improvements in the company’s supply chain. Following positive trends in the online grocery segment, Vector was specifically explStarting at €8.20