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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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Solvencia II
Soley, Jorge; Tariffi, Leonardo; Cutillas, Sergi; Castelló, Mª VictoriaTechnical Note FN-586-ECorporate Governance, FinanceThe note explains the Solvency II prudential regime for insurance companies. It focuses in depth on capital requirements for the entities, taking into account the underwriting, market, counterparty and operational risks. It also addresses the impact on insurance companies' strategies, such as the target sectors and premiums to be charged. It finally considers the impact on policyholders, whether individuals or companies. As is the case of the Ba...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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Bank Valuations
Soley, JorgeTechnical Note FN-623-EAccounting and Control, Finance, StrategyFinancial institutions, specifically banks, use different valuation methods than the ones used by non-financial institutions. Based on due diligence, the different valuation methods are implemented, which may be dynamic (dividend discount) or static methods. The price of corporate operations is established based on these valuations.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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Sant Just Embotellados, S.A.
Soley, JorgeCase F-753-EFinanceThis case confirms that financing is often a key element when a company decides to export. It clearly outlines what payment systems are on the one hand, and on the other financing methods, which tend to be confused. The case looks into the OECD buyer credit financing system for export, and compares it with an alternative non-banking financing system, such as forfeiting.Starting at €8.20
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Basel III: Toward a new financial architecture
Soley, Jorge; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Cutillas, SergiTechnical Note FN-583-EFinanceBasel III, some details of which are still to be worked out, marks another step by supervisors toward a stable and solvent banking sector. The technical note focuses not only on the specific features of Basel III but also on complementary regulations. It looks at the strategic impact on the banking sector, as in many people's view Basel III heralds a "new financial architecture".Starting at €8.20
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Editorial Pirineos (B)
Soley, JorgeCase F-632-EFinanceThe case takes a close look at the bank-company relationship, highlighting the need for balance and for both parties to benefit. Particular emphasis is placed on the need for the relationship to be based on long-term considerations, regardless of economic fluctuations that may favour one or other of the parties in the short term. The case also introduces two alternative sources of non-bank short-term finance: factoring and confirming.Starting at €5.74