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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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Jazzed Up: A Global Strategy Manga (Graphic Novel)
Siegel, JordanCase HBS-713514-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color.Starting at €8.20
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Global Talent Management at Novartis
Siegel, JordanCase HBS-708486-EStrategyThis case tackles the topic of global talent management. It can be used to analyze the performance measurement, incentive, and talent development system used at a major multinational company. This case can also be used to analyze the extent to which this system should or should not be adapted for China and other emerging economies.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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Baxter's Asia Pacific "Talent Edge" Initiative
Siegel, Jordan; Xi, Mimi; Poliquin, ChristopherCase HBS-711408-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Can multinationals wield competitive advantage by aggressively hiring talented members of the excluded social group in each market? This is the subject of Siegel's global strategy research as well as the focus of this case study.Starting at €8.20
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Yum! Brands
Siegel, Jordan; Poliquin, ChristopherCase HBS-712422-EStrategyYum!, the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, asks what might be the lessons from its success in China for currently contemplated expansion into India and Africa. Also, the company contemplates whether Taco Bell can succeed abroad as part of a new expansion push. Also, the case asks what distance barriers are relevant for a fast food company specializing in part on fried chicken and Tex-Mex food.Starting at €8.20
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Driving Value from IT: Leveraging a Digitized Platform for Business Agility
Weill, Peter; Ross, Jeanne W.Book Chapter HBS-3596BC-EService and Operations ManagementBuilding a digitized platform and the proper IT services for your company can take a lot of time and energy. However, it's important not to fall back into bad working habits once new processes are set in place. Even as you take the first steps towards building an integrated digital platform, you should already be driving value and linking it to your customers' needs. This chapter will explain how to properly drive benefits from your digitized pla...Starting at €8.20
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Lincoln Electric (Spanish version)
Siegel, JordanCase HBS-707S26StrategyWould the cost of starting from scratch be more than sufficiently compensated by the total control the company would enjoy?Starting at €8.20
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Samsung Electronics (Spanish version)
Siegel, Jordan; Chang, James JinhoCase HBS-707S09StrategyWhen is it possible to create a dual advantage of being both low cost and differentiated? In this case, students assess whether Samsung Electronics has been able to achieve such a dual advantage, and if so, how this was possible. Moreover, Samsung Electronics' long-held competitive advantage is under renewed attack. Students also can assess how Samsung should respond to large-scale Chinese entry into its industry.Starting at €8.20