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Moore Medical Corp. (Spanish version)
McAfee, Andrew; Bounds, GregoryCase HBS-606S13Service and Operations ManagementMoore Medical is a medium-sized distributor of medical supplies to practitioners, such as podiatrists and emergency medical technicians. At the time of the case, it has relied on traditional customer channels such as catalogs, phones, and faxes to communicate product offerings, promotions, and availability, and to take orders. It is now attempting to shift to a "bricks and clicks" distributor with a strong Internet presence. It has already made s...Starting at €8.20
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Web 2.0 and the Emergence of Emergence: A History, Explanation, and Definition of New Collaborative Internet Tools
McAfee, AndrewBook Chapter HBS-5575BC-EWeb 2.0-the new set of technologies that has appeared over the past few years on the Internet-is not mere "hype," nor is it of interest only to e-tailers and other Internet companies. Rather, it is extremely relevant to all organizations that want to bring people together into communities that generate useful information and knowledge and solve problems effectively. But far too many organizations don't know where to start, or even what tools are ...Starting at €8.20
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Mastering the Three Worlds of Information Technology (Spanish version)
McAfee, AndrewArticle HBS-R0611JInformation TechnologiesThey must help choose technologies, using an inside-out approach that keeps the true needs of the business in mind; smooth the adoption of those technologies, taking into account that they may encounter strong resistance; and encourage their exploitation by leveraging already standardized data and work flows. What's most important, though, is that they look beyond the individual IT projects they select to the broader picture of how IT is likely ...Starting at €8.20
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Cambrian House
Coles, Peter A.; Lakhani, Karim R.; McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-608016-ECambrian House builds internet-based products and services by relying entirely on its user community for all aspects of its innovation and new product development process. Users suggest ideas for new products and services and also participate in a monthly voting process to select the best ideas. The company is now considering the deployment of a prediction market to deepen user involvement and commitment in its innovation; however, it is not sure...Starting at €8.20
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Curiosity
Gino, Francesca; Kashdan, Todd B; Disabato, David J.; Goodman, Fallon R.; Naughton, Carl; Fernandez-Araoz, Claudio; Roscoe, Andrew; Aramaki, KentaroArticle HBS-R1805B-ENew research shows that curiosity is vital to an organization's performance: Among other things, it improves engagement and collaboration and helps people make better choices. But although leaders might say they value inquisitive minds, in reality most stifle curiosity, fearing it will increase risk and inefficiency. The lead Spotlight article elaborates on the benefits of and common barriers to curiosity in the workplace and offers five strategi...Starting at €8.20
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Wikipedia (B)
McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-608066-EStrategySupplements the (A) case. An abstract is not available for this product.Starting at €5.74
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RBC: Transforming Transformation (B)
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Gino, Francesca; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-920045-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2017, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a Canadian financial icon, mandated a swat team of "enablers of collaboration" (their job description) to support the personal and commercial bank in the enterprise-wide RBC Cultural Transformation initiative. HisStarting at €5.74
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Larry Miller
Gino, Francesca; Frei, Frances X.; Gibson, Hise; Dadlani, AliciaCase HBS-922041-ELeadership and People ManagementUnder the leadership of Larry Miller, chairman and former president of Nike's Air Jordan brand, annual revenues for the Jordan brand soared from $150 million to over $4 billion. But for over 40 years, Miller guarded a secret. When he was younger, he spent nearly a decade in and out of prison for homicide and armed robberies. While incarcerated, he focused on his education, and graduated with honors from college. After a potential employer rescind...Starting at €8.20
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Poles apart on PZU (C)
Gino, Francesca; Dessain, Vincent; Misztal, Karol; Khayyat, MichaelCase HBS-912015-EAfter a decade-long dispute with the Polish State Treasury, in October 2009 the Dutch insurer Eureko agreed to exit PZU in exchange for compensation. Who was the biggest beneficiary of the settlement: Eureko, the Treasury, or PZU itself?Starting at €5.74
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Reclaim Your Commute
Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley; Jachimowicz, Jon M.; Lee, Julia; Menges, Jochen I.Article HBS-R1703M-EEvery day, millions of people around the world face long commutes to work. In the United States alone, approximately 25 million workers spend more than 90 minutes each day getting to and from their jobs. And yet few people enjoy their commutes. This distaste for commuting has serious implications for well-being. Studies have found that workers with lengthy commutes feel more anxious and less happy and satisfied with life than those with shorter o...Starting at €8.20