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Vehbi Koc and the Making of Turkey's Largest Business Group, Teaching Note
Colpan, Asli M.; Jones, Geoffrey G.Teaching Note HBS-811104-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching Note for 811081.Starting at €0.00
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Vehbi Ko and the Making of Turkey's Largest Business Group (B)
Colpan, Asli M.; Jones, Geoffrey G.Case HBS-815078-EStrategyThe case builds on the earlier A case which described the origins of the Turkish business group established by Vehbi Ko before 1988. This case takes the story forward to 2012 as the Ko group was led by Vehbi's son Rahmi followed by his grandson Mustafa. It explores both the professionalization of the management, and a radical restructuring of the business portfolio as the group refocused on five core sectors. The case also examines the start ...Starting at €5.74
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Vehbi Koc and the Making of Turkey's Largest Business Group
Colpan, Asli M.; Jones, Geoffrey G.Case HBS-811081-EEntrepreneurshipThe case describes the creation of Turkey's largest business group by Vehbi Koc. The foundation of this group in the interwar years, and its subsequent diversification into many industries, including automobiles, household goods, and services, are analysed. The case serves as a vehicle to explain why diversified business groups are so important in emerging markets such as Turkey. It explores the role of market imperfections, government policies, ...Starting at €8.20
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Workplace Safety Trainers: Staying Agile in the Midst of a Pandemic
Julie Gosse; Anthony MccreeryCase IVEY-9B21D004-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn May 2020, a senior business analyst at Workplace Safety Trainers (WST), a small business based in London, Ontario, was developing an initiative to increase efficiency in WST's shipping and logistics warehouse. The coronavirus pandemic had just started to shift the landscape of business, and WST had decided to procure and sell personal protective equipment through its online safety supply shop. After one month of unprecedented demand and round-...Starting at €8.20
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Entrepreneurship & Global Capitalism: Overview
Sheth, Sudev J; Jones, Geoffrey G.Case HBS-319087-EEntrepreneurshipStarting at €8.20
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Sullivan's Flooring Concept
John S. Haywood-Farmer; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B07D010-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementA carpenter is considering options for improving the manufacturing process of his custom wood-flooring concept. He started the business as a part-time venture and wanted to increase production efficiency to accommodate the growing interest for his pine flooring design. The carpenter was unsure whether he should invest in new equipment or hire part-time labour, but he knew that either way, he would have to change the current process to ensure that...Starting at €8.20
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Druthers Forming Limited
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B09N006-EFinanceThe account manager at the Canadian Commercial Bank (CCB) in Barron, Ontario, reviewed his latest loan request. The co-founder of Druthers Forming Limited (Druthers), a long-time CCB customer, was requesting a $350,000 loan to construct a new building to house Druthers' existing operations. Construction was already well underway. The account manager also noted that Druthers was currently operating without a line of credit and he wondered whether ...Starting at €8.20
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Mountainarious Sporting Co.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; L. Jeff Murray; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B07N015-EFinanceThe owner of Mountainarious Sporting Co. has requested a long-term loan to cover construction costs for major alterations to his store's layout. He has also requested an increase in the business's line of credit to fund additional inventory purchases for the increased store space. The loan manager has received the company's financial statements and must decide whether to grant the loan in a short time in order that the renovations may proceed.Starting at €8.20
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Finemaster Projects Ltd. (B)
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B10C002-ELeadership and People ManagementThis supplement to Finemaster Projects Ltd. (A) describes the assistant site supervisor’s meeting with his boss after 12 months.Starting at €5.74
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Momofuku Ando and the Globalization of Noodles
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Takada, MegumiCase HBS-320006-EStarting at €8.20