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Whole of Enterprise: An Atomic E-Business Model
Weill, Peter; Vitale, Michael R.Book Chapter HBS-4949BC-EInformation TechnologiesThe use of multiple business models across an organization can create confusion among customers, who may be required to navigate not just different computer systems, but also different ways of doing business. This chapter describes the benefits of adopting an integrated whole-of-enterprise e-business model. This chapter is excerpted from "Place to Space: Migrating to eBusiness Models."Starting at €8.20
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How to Discuss a Case
Ellet, WilliamBook Chapter HBS-2450BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationCase discussions can be exciting and revelatory, or they can be aimless and seemingly pointless. This chapter provides some guidelines for students who are new to the case method for developing discussion skills.Starting at €8.20
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Allocating Decision Rights & Accountability: Elements of Effective IT Governance
Weill, Peter; Ross, Jeanne W.Book Chapter HBS-3595BC-EService and Operations ManagementEvery firm, at some level, needs a digitized platform, or integrated set of electronic business processes, to operate effectively. The only way to deliver a digitized platform--and superior business value from IT--is to design IT decision rights and accountabilities so that daily decisions about IT support the firm's strategic goals. In this chapter, the authors explain the importance of transparency in IT governance and describe how a firm's gov...Starting at €8.20
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Leading an IT-Savvy Firm: The Critical Role of Senior Management in Making IT a Strategic Asset
Weill, Peter; Ross, Jeanne W.Book Chapter HBS-3597BC-EService and Operations ManagementBeing IT savvy places your company in a position to take advantage of future business opportunities. To maintain the upper hand, all senior managers must make it a constant priority to ensure their digitized platform is being exploited successfully. But how IT savvy is your firm? In this chapter, Weil and Ross first ask you to assess your firm's IT savvy. They then summarize key IT leadership roles within the organization and provide information ...Starting at €8.20
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Chapter 9: How to Write Decision Scenario Cases
Ellet, WilliamBook Chapter HBS-1029BC-EThis chapter describes the five elements necessary to organize a decision scenario essay, the most important of which is providing the decision criteria. Chapter 4 of this book, which introduces how to analyse a case decision scenario, is complementary and should be used along with this chapter.Starting at €8.20
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Chapter 10: How to Write Evaluation Scenario Essays
Ellet, WilliamBook Chapter HBS-1030BC-EThis chapter describes the five elements necessary to organize an evaluation scenario essay, the most important of which is providing the evaluation criteria. Chapter 5 of this book, which introduces how to analyse a case evaluation scenario, is complementary and should be used along with this chapter.Starting at €8.20
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Chapter 11: Writing about Problem-Diagnosis Scenarios
Ellet, WilliamBook Chapter HBS-1031BC-EThis chapter describes the four elements necessary to organize a problem-diagnosis scenario essay, the most important of which is providing a clear definition of the problem. Chapter 6 of this book, which introduces how to analyse a problem-diagnosis scenario, is complementary and should be used along with this chapter.Starting at €8.20
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Peter Guber: The "Me" vs. "We" Brand
Greyser, Stephen A.; Ellet, William; Gayton, NelsonCase HBS-915401-EMarketingWell-known film producer Peter Guber must decide whether to commit to a time-consuming personal project. He is about to sign a contract for a business book in which he will share what he has learned in his long career. At the same time, he is keenly aware of problems and uncertainties affecting Mandalay Entertainment, a privately-owned company in which he is principal. Mandalay produces movies and television content, owns minor league baseball te...Starting at €8.20
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Chapter 4: How to Analyze Decision Scenario Cases
Ellet, WilliamBook Chapter HBS-1024BC-EDecision scenario cases are the most commonly used in business classrooms. (An example of one such decision would be: should an entrepreneur sell his business or maintain control and grow it further?) This chapter begins with a definition of a decision analysis and then provides a six-part approach to conduct an analysis of a decision scenario.Starting at €8.20
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Peter Guber: The ''Me'' vs. ''We'' Brand, Teaching Note
Greyser, Stephen A.; Ellet, William; Gayton, NelsonTeaching Note HBS-915402-EMarketingWell-known film producer Peter Guber must decide whether to commit to a time-consuming personal project. He is about to sign a contract for a business book in which he will share what he has learned in his long career. At the same time, he is keenly aware of problems and uncertainties affecting Mandalay Entertainment, a privately owned company in which he is principal. Mandalay produces movies and television content, owns minor league baseball te...Starting at €0.00