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Note on the management of foreign exchange risk
Mendez M.; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadTechnical Note FN-506-EFinanceThis note presents an overview and synthesis of foreign exchange rates, but more importantly, it also introduces some of the basic concepts related to foreign exchange exposure. The note focuses on the management of foreign exchange risk and deals with a set of financial instruments that are most frequently employed in foreign exchange operations in Europe.Starting at €8.20
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Swissair Group
Longstaff, Julian; Mendez M.; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-731-EFinanceThis case describes the collapse of Swissair, the Swiss flag airline, in October of 2001. The student is given the opportunity to analyse the problem, its sources and development.Starting at €8.20
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Visteon (B)
Boulent, M.; Palencia, Luis; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase C-722-EAccounting and ControlIn 1999, with the Nissan Almera door panel program already under way, the account manager from Visteon's Nissan BBG receives a call from the Nissan program manager asking for a 28% price reduction. He calls the program's PLT manager to discuss what they should do.Starting at €5.74
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Endemol Entertainment
Lupo D.; Mendez M.; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-736-EFinanceThis case deals with financial analysis of a fast growing company. It highlights the relationships between the firm´s growth rate and its short-term financial needs.Starting at €8.20
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Visteon (A)
Boulent, M.; Palencia, Luis; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase C-721-EAccounting and ControlIn 1997, the Visteon management has to decide on the pricing of a door panel (DP) to be manufactured for the Nissan Almera. The company information system is used as a base for the pricing decision. The case explains the pricing process used.Starting at €8.20
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The Looming Challenge to U.S. Competitiveness
Porter, Michael E.; Rivkin, Jan W.Article HBS-R1203B-EStrategyAlthough the U.S. retains profound competitive strengths--for instance, in higher education and entrepreneurship--those strengths are increasingly threatened by weaknesses in areas such as the tax code, basic education, macroeconomic policies, and regulation. Steps to reverse the loss will require a new focus by government and business leaders.Starting at €8.20
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Choosing the United States
Porter, Michael E.; Rivkin, Jan W.Article HBS-R1203F-EStrategyA location decision is, in many respects, a referendum on a nation's competitiveness. When a company decides, say, to build a new plant in China rather than in the United States, it is effectively voting on the question of which country can best enable its success in the global marketplace. Over the past three decades, business activities have become increasingly mobile, and more and more countries have become viable contenders for them. But new ...Starting at €8.20
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The Fight for Control of The New England Wire & Cable Company: Other People's Money
Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Maximon, Hillel M.; Mitchell, JordanCase F-887-ECorporate Governance, Finance, StrategyThis is a case study based on the much-heralded movie, "Other People's Money." In summary, the story is about how different parties view and pursue the same business. Imagine standing before you the statuesque, articulate and regal Mr. Andrew Jorgensen (played by Gregory Peck) and the pretentious, derisive and totally unappealing Mr. Lawrence Garfield (played by Danny DeVito). Both men make their pitches, in the competition for ownership and cont...Starting at €8.20
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Matching Dell (Spanish version)
Rivkin, Jan W.; Porter, Michael E.Case HBS-702S06StrategyAfter years of success with its vaunted "Direct Model" for computer manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, Dell Computer Corp. faces efforts by competitors to match its strategy. The case 'Matching Dell' describes the evolution of the personal computer industry, Dell's strategy, and efforts by Compaq, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Gateway 2000 to capture the benefits of Dell's approach. Students are called on to formulate strategic plans of acti...Starting at €8.20
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Industry Transformation (Spanish version)
Porter, Michael E.; Rivkin, Jan W.Case HBS-703S24StrategyDesigned to support course modules that consider strategy-making under uncertainty or the intersection of competitive strategy and technology.Starting at €8.20