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Valuing Wal-Mart 2010
Stephen R. Foerster; James E. Hatch; Cyrus ZahediCase IVEY-9B11N004-EFinanceAn equity analyst uses a variety of methods to value Wal-Mart shares with a view to making a buy/sell or hold recommendation for the stock. Her key task is to use an intrinsic value approach to price the shares and to then compare the resulting price with the price at which the stock is traded in the market.Starting at €8.20
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Garry Halper Menswear Limited: A Loan Request for an Export Order
James E. Hatch; Stephen R. Foerster; Steven Cox; Manpreet HoraCase IVEY-9B13N010-EFinanceGarry Halper Menswear Limited (GHM) is a medium-sized manufacturer of superior-quality men’s suits and jackets that up to now have largely been distributed in Canada. The firm has landed a very large order for men’s suits with Sutton’s in the United States. To meet the order, the firm has decided to import partly completed suits from China. The treasurer of GHM must assess the financing needs and related risks that result from this large increase...Starting at €8.20
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The North West Company: Cross-enterprise Strategy
Stephen R. Foerster; Mary M. Crossan; James E. Hatch; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M047-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe North West Company cases allow students to take a cross-enterprise leadership approach in looking at the dilemma facing the president and chief executive officer of The North West Company (North West), a food and general merchandise retailer operating primarily in Northern Canada. In early 2003, North West had negotiated a master franchisor agreement with Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Giant Tiger) with the objective of opening stores west of Wi...Starting at €8.20
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Palmer Limited (Spanish version)
Stephen R. Foerster; James E. Hatch; John A. HumphreyCase IVEY-9B01NS20FinanceLa contadora de Palmer Limited, un subcontratista de la construcción con hojas metálicas, se le ha solicitado que provea un presupuesto mensual de efectivo junto con el cuadro de resultados y balance proyectados. La solicitud se debía a que el banco estaba preocupado acerca de la capacidad de la empresa de pagar sus prestamos bancarios.Starting at €8.20
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Grupo Prisa
Vergés S.; Rosenberg, Mike; Tàpies, JosepCase DG-1468StrategyEl equipo de dirección del Grupo Prisa se planteaba cómo debía seguir su estrategia para poder competir con los grandes rivales a nivel internacional. El caso describe la estructura del Grupo Prisa, la diversificación y crecimiento llevado a cabo en los años posteriores a 2004 y su internacionalización en los países de habla hispana. También se analizan sus principales competidores a nivel español e internacional.Starting at €8.20
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The Rocky Mountain Institute: Reinventing the Think and Do Tank of the Future
Massa, Lorenzo; Rosenberg, MikeCase SM-1604-EInnovation and Change, StrategyIn 2007, Michael Potts was appointed CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). RMI is an independent, non-profit "think and do tank" with the mission of promoting the efficient and restorative use of resources. While the Institute is well-known for its outstanding research and innovative ideas, Michael Potts soon realized it needed a management culture and a new strategic focus. The case illustrates RMI's restructuring process and the challenges...Starting at €8.20
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Randall Krantz (B) - Teaching Note
Rosenberg, Mike; Innes, Rosie; Moreno, VictoriaTeaching Note DPOT-73-ELeadership and People ManagementThis note shows how to lead the discussion on case DPO-316. The case was developed for MBA students and it follows from case DPO-262-E (Case A). It aims to familiarize participants with the common struggles of searching for a job and provide them with possible strategies. It also narrates how new constraints, though they decrease flexibility, can provide guidance during the search process.Starting at €0.00
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Operational Sustainability: From Vision to Strategy at Henkel - Teaching Note
Rosenberg, Mike; Moreno, VictoriaTeaching Note SMT-97-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, StrategyThe aim of this note is to provide guidelines on how to use case SM-1606-E in a class on strategy and sustainability. The case presents the evolution of Henkel's approach to sustainability over 50 years and the challenges faced by Charlotte Kuszewsky, a line manager who must balance sustainability targets in a business situation that is increasingly difficult due to Europe's financial crisis. The note contains a board plan, key questions and a de...Starting at €0.00
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Quimera: Making Sustainability Happen - Teaching Note
Rosenberg, Mike; Moreno, VictoriaTeaching Note SMT-100-EEntrepreneurshipQuimera is a Spanish start-up firm founded in 2009. It aims to overcome the financial constraints associated with the development of sustainable projects in the areas of mobility and energy. Within the relatively new category of the "environmental goods and services sector," Quimera uses a business model where fixed assets are nearly irrelevant and networks are at the core. This note describes how to use the case SM-1588-E in a 75-minute lecture ...Starting at €0.00
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Managing Creativity and Innovation in Organizations
Massa, Lorenzo; Rosenberg, MikeTechnical Note SMN-688-EInnovation and Change, StrategyThe technical note explores the tensions between organizational structures and innovation. Building on Teresa Amabile's work on creativity, the note explains how management systems and structures have the potential to enhance innovation. After presenting the personality traits of creative individuals and distinguishing the types of innovation processes (radical vs. incremental), it then identifies how informal organization and semi-structures can...Starting at €8.20