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Richardson-Vicks, 1985 (B)
Rock, Kevin F.Case HBS-208S25FinanceConsidera defensas públicas de adquisición erigidas por Richardson-Vicks. El objetivo es determinar si estas defensas puede ser violada por un pretendiente determinado, como Unilever.Starting at €5.74
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Richardson-Vicks, 1985 (A)
Rock, Kevin F.Case HBS-208S24FinanceConsidera la difícil situación de Richardson-Vicks en 1985. Después de 80 años de crecimiento y la independencia, la empresa es objeto de rumores de adquisición. El objetivo es determinar por qué estas dificultades han surgido y lo que, en todo caso, Richardson-Vicks pueden hacer al respecto.Starting at €8.20
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Gulf Oil Corp.--Takeover (Spanish version)
Rock, Kevin F.Case HBS-210S20FinanceGulf Oil was pressured into liquidation while under attack by Boone Pickens of Mesa Petroleum Co. Gulf management was unsure whether to sell out or take the firm private. A suitor, Standard Oil of California, tries to decide how much, if anything, to bid for the privilege of owning Gulf.Starting at €8.20
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New Project? Don't Analyze--Act (Spanish version)
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Kiefer, Charles F.; Brown, Paul B.Article HBS-R1203REntrepreneurshipUse the means at hand; stay within an acceptable loss; secure only the commitment needed for the next step; bring along only volunteers; link the initiative to a business imperative; produce early results; and manage expectations. Momentum is gained by continuing to act based on what is learned at each step. The launch of Clorox's Green Works product line is discussed as an example.Starting at €8.20
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New Project Don't Analyze--Act
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Kiefer, Charles F.; Brown, Paul B.Article HBS-R1203R-EEntrepreneurshipIn a predictable world, getting a new initiative off the ground typically involves analyzing the market, creating a forecast, and writing a business plan. But what about in an unpredictable environment? The authors recommend looking to those who are experts in navigating extreme uncertainty while minimizing risk: serial entrepreneurs. These business leaders act, learn, and build their way into the future. Managers in traditional organizations can...Starting at €8.20