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Large-Scale Government Contracting of NGOs to Extend Basic Health Services to Poor Populations in Guatemala
Nieves I.; La Forgia G. M.; Ribera, Jaume; Rosenmöller, MagdaCase P-1006-EService and Operations ManagementThe case discusses the situation of the Basic Services Coverage Extension Program (PECSB) in Guatemala at the beginning of 2000. During its three years of existence, the program has proven to be successful in persuading a large number of NGOs to work with the government in extending health services coverage to poor native populations living in rural areas. The new government is wondering whether the existing "agreements" should be upgraded to con...Starting at €8.20
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The Resource Pathways Framework: Solving the "Build, Borrow, or Buy" Growth Dilemma
Capron, Laurence; Mitchell, WillBook Chapter HBS-9497BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationChapter 1 of "Build, Borrow, or Buy: Solving the Growth Dilemma" lays out a "resource pathways framework" that helps leaders decide whether to build (innovate internally), borrow (enter into contracts, alliances, or joint ventures), or buy (merge or acquire) when they need to obtain new resources for growth. In addition to contrasting two strategies--one successful, one not--used by Compaq and HP, the authors reveal how the framework applies to d...Starting at €8.20