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Meridian Systems
Cespedes, Frank V.; Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-918533-EEntrepreneurshipThe Meridian Systems case focuses on a start-up in the restaurant point of sale (POS) systems market. In early 2018, Meridian is getting ready to roll out a POS system based on a new technology-a tablet-based, Wi-Fi-enabled POS system (the "tablet" system, or GingerSnap). This product has a far lower price point than Meridian's existing terminal-based system does. It also has a different target customer. The company's leadership is thus faced wit...Starting at €8.20
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Pursuing the Network Strategy (A) (Spanish version)
Tushman, Michael L.; Roberts, Michael J.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-410S19Leadership and People ManagementDescribes the evolution of USA TODAY Online, the electronic version of the newspaper, within the organizational structure of the newspaper. Describes the tensions and issues that develop and the pressure from the Online division to be spun off. At the same time, CEO Tom Curley sees a greater strategic need for integration. Poses the question of what degree or type of strategic integration is required, what degree of organizational integration thi...Starting at €8.20
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Analyzing New Venture Opportunities
Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-809163-EEntrepreneurshipThe note describes a systematic process for framing and researching the issues that should be analyzed in the course of considering a new venture idea.Starting at €8.20
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Hotel Vertu: Financing the Venture in the Boutique Hotel Industry
Stevenson, Howard H.; Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-917505-EEntrepreneurshipTwo recent MBA graduates are considering a business opportunity in the boutique hotel industry. Having found a seemingly attractive property in Savannah, Georgia, Yvonne D'Arcy and Elisabeth Whiting face questions about financing, deal structure, and unequal power dynamics. This case covers opportunity analysis, financing and deal structuring, and partnership issues. Students are asked to assess the overall financial returns on the project and ho...Starting at €8.20
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Bitstream (Spanish version)
Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-307S14EntrepreneurshipFocuses on the new CEO of a growing software firm, the culture he's tried to create, and the need to hire a manager to spearhead a new product division. Includes details on how the search was conducted and presents resumes of four candidates who are being considered for the position. Designed to allow students to think through the recruitment, selection, and interview process.Starting at €8.20
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Getting Started (A)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-OB-1085Leadership and People ManagementThis case contains two briefs, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to a mock negotiation. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiations skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners in a variety of settings, and in a corporate university.Starting at €8.20
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New Planet Music (A)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-OB-1089-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case contains two briefs, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to a mock negotiation. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiations skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners in a variety of settings, and in a corporate university.Starting at €8.20
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Getting Started (B)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-OB-1086Leadership and People ManagementThis case contains two briefs, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to a mock negotiation. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiations skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners in a variety of settings, and in a corporate university.Starting at €5.74
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New Planet Music (B)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-OB-1090-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case contains two briefs, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to a mock negotiation. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiations skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners in a variety of settings, and in a corporate university.Starting at €5.74
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U.S. Department of Energy & Recovery Act Funding: Bridging the "Valley of Death"
Roberts, Michael J.; Lassiter, Joseph B.; Nanda, RamanaCase HBS-810144-EEntrepreneurshipThe case focuses on the US Dept. of Energy and the $38 billion dollars of stimulus funding the DOE received to encourage clean tech. They focus on "bridging the valley of death" i.e., helping young, innovative companies finance technically risky and very capital intensive development and commercialization programs. The case focuses on two DOE programs in particular, the Loan Guarantee Program and ARPA-E. The case raises the question of why these ...Starting at €8.20