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Doing Business in Kigali, Rwanda
Zelleke, Andy; Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Armerding, Pippa Tubman; Lawal, WaleCase HBS-323089-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case examines the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Rwanda. It highlights Rwanda's economic transformation in the decades leading up to 2023 in the context of its history, culture, and politics. The case gives an overview of some of the main obstacles faced by businesses operating in the country, high transportation costs, some of the most expensive electricity tariffs in sub-Saharan Africa and high levels of government burea...Starting at €8.20
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Gestión de riesgos en el Wellfleet Bank: Abreviado
Mikes, AnetteCase HBS-112S01Accounting and ControlEste caso motiva un debate sobre el papel de las funciones del personal, tales como la gestión de riesgos: ¿qué significa para ellos ser independiente, y al mismo tiempo, para asociarse las líneas de negocio? El caso describe el proceso de evaluación de riesgos en la división de banca corporativa del Banco Wellfleet (ECP. 2006-2009) en torno a una propuesta de negocios ilustrativo en el negocio de préstamos corporativos, e ilustra la decisión des...Starting at €8.20
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SmileDirectClub: Better is Better
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-320016-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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Boll & Branch
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Martin, MelCase HBS-320052-EEntrepreneurshipBoll & Branch is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business launched in 2015. It was the first Fair-Trade Certified manufacturer of linens. The case provides background on the company, its start, business model, and evolution through 2019.Starting at €8.20
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Teaching Note
Mikes, AnetteTeaching Note HBS-110091-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for 110031.Starting at €0.00
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Athena Bancorp, Teaching Note
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Abbott, Sarah L.Teaching Note HBS-919518-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 919517.Starting at €0.00
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Risk Management at Wellfleet Bank: Deciding about
Mikes, AnetteTeaching Note HBS-114085-EFinanceTeaching Note for 109071.Starting at €0.00
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The June Oven
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Godwin, ChristianCase HBS-320067-EEntrepreneurshipThe June Oven was a smart oven which was capable of identifying food and cooking it accordingly. This type of smart oven represented the next step in the long history of oven and stove development. Due to the widespread use of traditional ovens, the market for the June Oven was potentially large. The June Oven was primarily a direct-to-consumer product, available through the company's own website, but it was available through some retail stores. ...Starting at €8.20
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How Experts Gain Influence
Mikes, Anette; Hall, Matthew; Millo, YuvalArticle HBS-R1307E-ELeadership and People ManagementIn theory, the risk management groups of two British banks--Saxon and Anglo--had the same influence in their organizations. But in practice, they did not: Saxon's was engaged in critical work throughout the bank, while Anglo's had little visibility outside its areas of expertise. In their study of these two financial institutions, the authors identified four competencies--trailblazing, toolmaking, teamwork, and translation--that help functional l...Starting at €8.20
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Pho Hoa Dorchester
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Raiche, Michael; Zhu, RogerCase HBS-317121-EPho Hoa is a traditional, family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in Dorchester, Massachusetts that opened in 1992. As he approached retirement in recent years, the founder-owner has scaled down his involvement in the day-to-day operations, leading to a number of operational and financial issues, including variable food quality and deficient wait staff service. The restaurant is about to transition from 1st to 2nd generation ownership, Tam Le, the son...Starting at €8.20