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Apple Computer (C): The Human Resource Function (Spanish version)
Gibbs, Michael J.Case HBS-408S42Leadership and People ManagementExplores how the human resource (HR) function at Apple Computer can best support the company's strategy. Describes in detail the HR function. The function is considering a reorganization at the end of the case, in response to criticism from non-HR employees and cost-cutting imperatives at Apple.Starting at €5.74
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Cypress Semiconductor: A Federation of Entrepreneurs
O'Reilly, CCase SGSB-OB84-EInnovation and ChangeIn 2011, Cypress Semiconductor was doing well. Their 2010 revenues had grown 32 percent to $884 million, and coupled with diligent cost reduction efforts, their profits before taxes were up nearly 23 percent. In the preceding two years Cypress had eliminated its debt and built up a large cash position. But the semiconductor business was a brutal one demanding both continual cost reductions and innovation. Cypress was a comparatively small playe...Starting at €8.20
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DaVita: A Community First, A Company Secong
O'Reilly, C; Pfeffer, J; Hoyt, D; Drabkin, DCase SGSB-OB89-EInnovation and ChangeThis case describes the challenges facing CEO Kent Thiry and DaVita as they being thinking about how to integrate a recent acquisition, Health Care Partners (HCP). DaVita had been primarily a kidney dialysis company with a very strong culture built around teamwork, fun, continuous improvement, accountability, and service. The senior management saw DaVita as “a community first and a company second.” HCP was an integrated health care provider wi...Starting at €8.20
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DaVita: A Community First, A Company Secong (Portguese)
O'Reilly, C; Pfeffer, J; Hoyt, D; Drabkin, DCase SGSB-OB89-PPLeadership and People ManagementThis case describes the challenges facing CEO Kent Thiry and DaVita while thinking about how to integrate a recent acquisition, Health Care Partners (HCP). DaVita had been primarily a renal dialysis company with a very strong culture based on teamwork, fun, continuous improvement, responsibility and service. Senior management saw DaVita as "a community first and a company second." HCP was an integrated health care provider with a workforce substa...Starting at €8.20
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DaVita: A Community First, A Company Secong - Teaching Note
O'Reilly, C; Pfeffer, J; Hoyt, D; Drabkin, DTeaching Note SGSB-OB89TN-EInnovation and ChangeThis case describes the challenges facing CEO Kent Thiry and DaVita as they being thinking about how to integrate a recent acquisition, Health Care Partners (HCP). DaVita had been primarily a kidney dialysis company with a very strong culture built around teamwork, fun, continuous improvement, accountability, and service. The senior management saw DaVita as “a community first and a company second.” HCP was an integrated health care provider wi...Starting at €0.00
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Apple Computer (C1): Reorganizing the Human Resource Function (Spanish version)
Gibbs, Michael J.Case HBS-408S43Leadership and People ManagementProvides a follow-up to the (C) case. A new organization chosen for the human resource (HR) function is described. Students must compare the design chosen by Apple's HR managers with the one they chose.Starting at €8.20