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Icelandair (E): COVID-19
Mitchell, Jordan; Sigurjonsson, Throstur Olaf; Berrone, PascualCase SM-1703-ECorporate Governance, Innovation and Change, StrategyThis five-part case series considers Icelandair at a couple of key inflection points in its recent history. Case A, set in early 2017 on the airline's 80th anniversary, the airline is faced to question its strategy after its impressive seven-year run of dynamic growth and solid returns comes to a somewhat abrupt end due to extreme pricing competition and upward cost pressure. The case delves into the development of the airline and its "hybrid" bu...Starting at €5.74
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Icelandair (A, B, C, D y E) - Teaching Note
Mitchell, Jordan; Sigurjonsson, Throstur Olaf; Berrone, PascualTeaching Note SMT-132-ECorporate Governance, Innovation and Change, StrategyThis five-part case series considers Icelandair at a couple of key inflection points in its recent history. Case A, set in early 2017 on the airline's 80th anniversary, the airline is faced to question its strategy after its impressive seven-year run of dynamic growth and solid returns comes to a somewhat abrupt end due to extreme pricing competition and upward cost pressure. The case delves into the development of the airline and its "hybrid" bu...Starting at €0.00
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Icelandair (E): COVID-19
Mitchell, Jordan; Sigurjonsson, Throstur Olaf; Berrone, PascualCase SM-1703Corporate Governance, Innovation and Change, StrategyEn este caso en cinco partes se presenta a Icelandair en un par de momentos decisivos de su historia reciente. En el caso A, situado a principios de 2017, en el 80 aniversario de la aerolínea, la compañía debe plantearse su estrategia tras un período impresionante de siete años de crecimiento dinámico y buenos resultados que llega a su fin de forma más o menos brusca debido a la competencia de precios extrema y la presión de los costes al alza. E...Starting at €5.74
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Smart Cities, Sustainable Progress
Barrionuevo, Juan Manuel; Berrone, Pascual; Ricart Costa, Joan EnricArticle ART-2152-EStrategyWith urbanization on the rise globally, failure to adapt to the new urban reality could be disastrous for cities facing unprecedented demographic, economic, social and environmental challenges. Development models are needed to transform such challenges into opportunities. The authors outline the strategic planning methodologies needed to create smart cities sustainable, innovative, connected and socially cohesive places that enhance the quality...Starting at €8.20
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The Economist
Oberholzer-Gee, Felix; Anand, Bharat N.; Gomez, LizzieCase HBS-710441-EStrategyIn 2009 the Economist continued to experience impressive growth and operating margins while many of its peers reeled from both a cyclical downturn and structural threats to print publishing. The case describes the history, organization, and business model of the Economist, and describes three issues confronting Andrew Rashbass, the group's chief executive: first, reevaluating the magazine's digital strategy; second, preparing for e-readers; and, ...Starting at €8.20
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Managing in the Shadow of Health Care Reform
Oberholzer-Gee, Felix; Sadun, Raffaella; Hamermesh, Richard G.Case HBS-711403-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Per the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which President Obama signed in 2010, states would be required to create state-wide health insurance marketplaces - the Health Benefit Exchanges (HBEs) - in which individuals and small employers could choose from a set of easy-to-compare, tightly regulated health plans. This case explores how Horizon Blue Cross Blue...Starting at €8.20
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Intellectual Property Strategy at North Technology Group-Sailing Downwind
Oberholzer-Gee, Felix; Fisher, William W., IIICase HBS-714403-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. North Sails is the world's leading sailmaker. The company commands a global market share of more than 50% and is largely responsible for the rapid technological progress in the sailmaking industry over the past 30 years. CEO Tom Whidden needs to consider how to best defend the company's leading position. Specifically, North currently uses neither patents nor copyright to pro...Starting at €8.20
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Sidewalk Toronto: Are Smart Cities the Future of Urban Development
Peiret, Clara; Berrone, Pascual; Ricart, Joan EnricCase SM-1696-EEconomics, Information Technologies, Innovation and Change, StrategyThe case describes Sidewalk Toronto project. It was a project first initiated by Waterfront Toronto in 2017 by issuing the request for proposal (RFP) on development of the Quayside area. Sidewalk Labs, which is a subsidiary company of Alphabet Inc. and a sister company of Google, won the bid in 2017. The Master Innovation Development Plan (MIDP) was created in 2019 through conversations with over 21,000 Torontonians and aimed to be an innovative ...Starting at €8.20
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Barcelona: A Roman Village Becoming a Smart City (Abridged)
Carrasco, Carlos; Ricart, Joan Enric; Berrone, PascualCase SM-1646-EInformation Technologies, Innovation and Change, StrategyOn July 2, 2014, Josep Ramon Ferrer, director of the ICT and smart city strategy at Barcelona City Council, finished the second round of meetings with the companies selected to participate in the competitive dialogue to create City OS, Barcelona's operating system. City OS was one of the key milestones in Barcelona's smart city strategy. It aimed to enable the council to acquire and process data from urban operations in a rapid, efficient, effect...Starting at €8.20
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Alibaba's Taobao (A) & (B), Teaching Note
Oberholzer-Gee, Felix; Wulf, Julie M.Teaching Note HBS-712477-EStrategyTeaching Note for 709-456 and 709-457.Starting at €0.00