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Nacre (B): a Steep and Risky Climb to Success: Decisions & Consequences
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-7-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis case B cannot be taught as a stand-alone case, but is a direct continuation of the FocusCase "Nacre: Turning a Lab Idea into a High-Growth Firm (A)" [EFC-2-E]. This case B describes the strategic decisions and actions of the CEO and how eventually, this firm - with only 12-15 employees at that time (plus a large contract manufacturer) - manages to land a US-$30 million deal with the US Marine Corp. Soon after, this company is acquired by a l...Starting at €8.20
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Long-Term Debt and Bonds
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-238-EAccounting and ControlFirms can raise capital from shareholders (equity capital) or from lenders (debt capital). One of the fundamental differences between both sources of capital is that debt capital must be repaid in the future whereas equity capital will remain in the firm forever. In addition, debt accrues interest. The firm is legally bound to repay its debt and the interest cost to the debtholders on specific dates but it does not have to return the equity capit...Starting at €8.20
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Liabilities: General Issues
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-237-EAccounting and ControlThis note is an introduction to liabilities. It defines a liability and distinguishes it from contingent liabilities and commitments. It explains how to recognize and measure liabilities in general. Finally, the notes focuses its attention on provisions (i.e., estimated liabilities) and illustrates their accounting with two common examples: warranty liabilities and restructuring liabilities. The note "Long-Term Debt and Bonds" can be used to comp...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-EAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-PBAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Presscut (B)
Vázquez-Dodero F.; Badia, MarcCase ASN-30-EDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAfter discussing the matter with the shareholders and the management, the Chairman of the Board considers the terms and conditions to be set for a possible merger between Presscut and its larger rival.Starting at €5.74
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Presscut (B) (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Vázquez-Dodero F.; Badia, MarcCase ASN-30-PBDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAfter discussing the matter with the shareholders and the management, the Chairman of the Board considers the terms and conditions to be set for a possible merger between Presscut and its larger rival.Starting at €5.74
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JacobsRimell (A): Leading out of Bankruptcy: A CEO takes on the role of "bad cop" to save a failing UK software company
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-8-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis FocusCase is about a young VC-backed technology company in the UK, trying to turn around from a near-death crisis. The company offered a technology related to the management of broadband access, VoIP and digital television (DTV) services to large TelCos and cable providers, but is on the verge of bankruptcy after they have unexpectedly lost two large contracts within a very short time. The VC firm is bringing in a new (first-time) CEO in ord...Starting at €8.20
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Intrapreneurship in Telefónica: Wayra, a Company Faster Than the Wind
de Ros, María del Mar; Prats, Mª JuliaCase E-162-EEntrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Innovation and ChangeWayra was founded as an independent company (100% owned by Telefónica) with the mission of detecting talent in young entrepreneurs, developing the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and, at the same time, attempting to transform corporate culture. If, up until this point, the Wayra team had sought perfection in its method of operation rather than being the exception, now that it was reporting directly to the CEO and the organization had its eyes on...Starting at €8.20
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Atam: Innovating in the Social Sector (A)
Elvira, Marta; Prats, Mª Julia; Plaza López, LuisCase DPO-244-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeAtam is an association of Grupo Telefónica, which was founded in 1973 with the aim of providing assistance for the disabled and elderly dependents. It was the result of an agreement between the company and its labor unions. It is a nonprofit, national organization, declared to be serving the public interest, and has 60,000 members belonging to 28 companies of the group. Atam has three major areas of action: individual financial support, direct-ca...Starting at €8.20