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Introduction to simulation software
Davila, Antonio; Badia, MarcTechnical Note ADN-253-EEconomicsThis note describes how to use a simulation software (Crystal Ball). In a few pages it describes in a simple and easy way how to use the basic functions of the software: introducing assumptions, defining forecast variables, and running the simulation.Starting at €8.20
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Knowledge Updating: Bayes' Theorem
Davila, AntonioTechnical Note ADN-250-EEconomicsThis technical note describes how new information gets integrated in our existing knowledge. The Bayes theorem is used as the theoretical foundation for the note. The process of knowledge updating starts with prior knowledge and what to expect from new information, the new information is received which is interpreted and integrated to for updated knowledge. Each step is illustrated with examples and an appendix gives the mathematics for the Bayes...Starting at €8.20
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Douglas Fine Foods
James E. Hatch; Mary M. Crossan; Gerard Seijts; Jeff GoodwinCase IVEY-9B09N014-EFinanceMurray Douglas is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Douglas Fine Foods (DFF), a family-owned business in its 80th year. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, DFF has grown to become Canada's largest privately held food services company, doing $30 million worth of business annually. DFF provides business dining, residence and camp food services, catering, vending machine services, and food service equipment and design. The business serves clie...Starting at €8.20
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The North West Company: Cross-enterprise Strategy
Stephen R. Foerster; Mary M. Crossan; James E. Hatch; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M047-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe North West Company cases allow students to take a cross-enterprise leadership approach in looking at the dilemma facing the president and chief executive officer of The North West Company (North West), a food and general merchandise retailer operating primarily in Northern Canada. In early 2003, North West had negotiated a master franchisor agreement with Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Giant Tiger) with the objective of opening stores west of Wi...Starting at €8.20
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Weizmann Institute - creando el futuro de la ciencia (A)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-156Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementDesde su fundación en 1934 el Instituto Weizmann se ha revelado como uno de los centros de investigación más prestigiosos del mundo. Su campus a 40km de Tel Aviv es un marco idóneo para que el genio y creatividad humanos luzcan todo su potencial. Desde el punto de vista de la gestión de empresas, ¿cuál son algunas de las claves de su cultura corporativa? ¿Dónde radica el secreto de su excelencia? 1-Talento: rastreando el mundo en búsqueda de cabe...Starting at €8.20
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Weizmann Institute - creando el futuro de la ciencia (B)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-157Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementDesde su fundación en 1934 el Instituto Weizmann se ha revelado como uno de los centros de investigación más prestigiosos del mundo. Su campus a 40 km de Tel Aviv es un marco idóneo para que el genio y creatividad humanos luzcan todo su potencial. Desde el punto de vista de la gestión de empresas, ¿cuál son algunas de las claves de su cultura corporativa? ¿Dónde radica el secreto de su excelencia? 1-Talento: rastreando el mundo en búsqueda de cab...Starting at €5.74
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Scripped.com: Creating the Business Model
Rajaraman, Aarthi; Davila, AntonioCase E-146-EEntrepreneurshipThis case study presents the challenges of an Internet start-up as it finds its business model for growth. Scripped.com (later Scripted.com) is a start-up founded by three MBAs, in which screenwriters are able to produce their own work. Over time, the founders learn about the market.Starting at €8.20
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Becton Dickinson: diseño del nuevo proceso de planificación estratégica, operativa y financiera
Simons, Robert L.; Davila, Antonio; Mohammed, AfrozeCase HBS-106S20Accounting and ControlDescribe los intentos de la administración para diseñar e instalar un sistema de planificación y control sofisticados en una empresa internacional, ya que cambia su estrategia. Las cuestiones de implementación de la estrategia, la responsabilidad y la medición del desempeño son el núcleo del análisis, como gerentes enfrentan dificultades y resistencia al usar el sistema para el control de "estratégica, operacional y financiera".Starting at €8.20
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Daniel Callaghan (A): Finding the right time to start a new business
Carenzo, Mathieu; Rahouadj, Myriam; Davila, AntonioCase E-165-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, Innovation and ChangeHow do you generate a business idea and evaluate whether there is a real business opportunity? The market, the team, the competitive landscape, etc.: what are the important criteria that should be used in order to increase the probability of success when starting a new venture?Starting at €8.20
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A Not So Rosy Situation: Bill Aziz's Challenge at White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited
Mary M. Crossan; Gerard Seijts; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M053-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn late November 2002, halfway through the vital Christmas selling season, William E. Aziz, hired to turn around White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited (White Rose), has to decide what to do. White Rose is under Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) protection, having breached its debt covenants. The company's upper and middle management is frustrated that their efforts since 1999 have not turned the firm around. The remaining employee...Starting at €8.20