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Wal-Mart Lobbying in India?
Ramanna, Karthik; Muthuram, VidhyaCase HBS-114023-EEconomicsIn 2012, as part of a routine disclosure under U.S. law, Wal-Mart revealed it had spent $25 million since 2008 on lobbying to "enhance market access for investment in India." This disclosure, which came weeks after the Indian government made a controversiStarting at €8.20
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsA 24/7 call center operated by a firm providing high-tech services by means of cellular phones has to allocate operators to shifts in such a way as to minimize costs. The firm runs on small profit margins, so saving a few percent through good scheduling can make an enormous difference in terms of profitability. In doing so, the firm has to make sure that the day is covered and the regulations concerning working time are met. The assignment can be...Starting at €8.20
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The Maggi Noodle Safety Crisis in India (C)
Ramanna, Karthik; Kak, RadhikaCase HBS-116038-EFinanceThe local government in Delhi has ordered a ban on Nestl 's flagship product in India - Maggi Noodles, citing excessive lead content per government lab tests. Nestl disputes the government tests, noting that internal and third-party tests show the product to be safe. There is considerable confusion in the media and amongst Nestl 's customers, and Maggi sales begin to plummet. Other local governments and India's federal food-safety regulator a...Starting at €5.74
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276Decision Analysis, EconomicsUn «call center» de una empresa dedicada a ofrecer servicios de información de alto valor añadido mediante telefonía móvil, 24 horas al día 7 días a la semana, tiene que distribuir a los operadores por turnos para minimizar sus costes. Los beneficios marginales de la empresa son bajos, por tanto, el ahorro de unos porcentajes mediante un buen «planning» puede representar una gran diferencia desde el punto de vista de la rentabilidad. Por ello, la...Starting at €8.20
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Agrosa (A)
Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-228Decision Analysis, EconomicsPlantea la entrada en un nuevo mercado mediante el lanzamiento de un nuevo producto. La compañía ha realizado un test de concepto, con resultados bastante positivos, que le llevan a expresar una incertidumbre respecto a las unidades que va a vender en los próximos 18 meses (plazo fijado por la dirección para recuperar la inversión necesaria). El caso termina planteando si compensa o no realizar un test de producto, con un coste de 25 millones....Starting at €8.20
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Club Solidario: Using IP Optimization to Assign Students to Families
Carbó D.; Domingo E.; García, Carolina; Baucells Alibés, Manel; Baigorri, J.; Villavieja D.; Rubiralta P.Case AD-300-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityDavid and some others in the group were involved in Club Solidario. David convinced the group that it would be nice to use optimization to arrange the teams of students that were supposed to visit families in need.Starting at €8.20
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Advanced Water Solutions, Inc. - Teaching Note
Chatburn, Lucy; Baucells Alibés, ManelTeaching Note ADT-18-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsNote prepared as an aid to instructors in the classroom use of case AD-289-E Advanced Water Solutions, Inc.Starting at €0.00
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Intertel: The Rate to Peru - Teaching Note
Atanasov, K.; Heukamp, Franz; Baucells Alibés, ManelTeaching Note ADT-20-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsNote prepared as an aid to instructors in the classroom use of case AD-292-E: Intertel: The Rate to Peru.Starting at €0.00
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Deferred Tax Assets in Basel III: Lessons from Japan
Hawkins, David F.; Ramanna, Karthik; Sato, Nobuo; Yamazaki, MayukaCase HBS-111076-EAccounting and ControlIn a controversial decision, the Bank for International Settlements includes deferred tax assets as part of a bank's core capital.Starting at €8.20
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Credit Risk Analysis at ICAX Bank and Trust - Teaching Note
Chatburn, Lucy; Baucells Alibés, ManelTeaching Note ADT-19-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsNote prepared as an aid to instructors in the classroom use of case AD-290-E Credit Risk Analysis at ICAX Bank and Trust.Starting at €0.00