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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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Monte Carlo Simulation
de Santiago, RafaelTechnical Note ADN-284-EDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementThis technical note introduces the basic concepts of Monte Carlo simulation, as well as the software to run the models (Crystal Ball). The requirements to follow the note are a working knowledge of probability distributions, decision trees and expected values, as well as being familiar with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. As Monte Carlo simulation is better understood when applied to practical problems, the concepts and techniques are introduced by...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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Language Exchange Club (LEC)
Baucells Alibés, Manel; de Santiago, Rafael; Malagrida, SergioCase AD-320-EService and Operations ManagementThe case deals with assigning people to jobs. It focuses particularly on how to streamline team creation as effectively as possible. Although the case deals specifically with forming groups in one of IESE's clubs, the methodology may be easily applied to any other type of team.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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Toldhen Annual Convention
de Santiago, RafaelCase AD-323-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe case describes a problem of optimal assigment of executives to teams during four consecutive days, in such a way that the teams must be different each day amd meet specific requirements of the upper management. The case, based on a real situation, provides an excelent framework to think about integer optimizacion.Starting at €8.20
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Kahrvinger (B)
de Santiago, RafaelCase ADE-35-EEconomics, FinanceBased on the case Kahrvinger AS, this exercise provides an introduction to simulation techniques. The exercise provides a simple, yet powerful setting in which to carry out a more thorough analysis of an investment decision. A first stpe would be to carry out sensitivity analysis, and then to compare its results with those of scenario simulation.Starting at €5.74
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SicherPro Security at Truckzeit
de Santiago, RafaelCase AD-346-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementSicherPro offers global and specialized security services that, combined with the most advanced technologies, seek maximum efficiency for companies' business management. A typical problem the company faces is how to assign security officers in such a way that the customer's needs are met and, at the same time, the assignment is as efficient as possible. The case deals with the problem of assigning scarce resources (guards, in this case) in the mo...Starting at €8.20
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AGC Pharma Chemicals - Teaching Note
de Santiago, RafaelTeaching Note ADT-45-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementAGC produces the active ingredient of Micardis, a well-known antihypertensive drug sold by Boehringer Ingelheim. To manufacture the active ingredient, AGC needs to purchase so-called starting materials. Choosing suppliers for starting materials is an important decision, as it affects the efficiency of the production process, the quality of the active ingredient, the service level to clients, and compliance with EMA and FDA regulatory standards. T...Starting at €0.00
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AGC Pharma Chemicals
de Santiago, RafaelCase AD-386-EDecision Analysis, Service and Operations ManagementAGC produces the active ingredient of Micardis, a well-known antihypertensive drug sold by Boehringer Ingelheim. To manufacture the active ingredient, AGC needs to purchase so-called starting materials. Choosing suppliers for starting materials is an important decision, as it affects the efficiency of the production process, the quality of the active ingredient, the service level to clients, and compliance with EMA and FDA regulatory standards. T...Starting at €8.20