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Prodesdir (C) (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Rosanas, Josep MariaCase C-686-PPAccounting and ControlThis case is a continuation of the previous two. It asks the students to think of how they can manage a situation where the increase in demand has made the company reach its capacity limit in at least two aspects: qualified labor and machinery. This case can be used to introduce basic concepts of linear planning. As in the two case studies above, the use of a spreadsheet is recommended.Starting at €5.74
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Luis Arrese (C): Holidays (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Gay, Francisco; Ribera, Alberto; Pin Arboledas, José RamónCase DPO-803-PPLeadership and People ManagementSome stories are recounted about the impact of Luis' professional career on his family. This case replaces the DPO-65-E Fernando Ruiz (C): Family Issues from the same authors.Starting at €5.74
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Prodesdir (A) (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Rosanas, Josep MariaCase C-684-PPAccounting and ControlThis is the first in a series of three cases (Prodesdir A, B and C) that teach the fundamental concepts of cost accounting. The company Prodesdir has three products and is working below its capacity. One of its three products is unprofitable, according to the complete cost analysis. Students are asked to think of possible measures to be taken and do exercises such as calculating the break-even point, preparing the profit and loss account, etc.Starting at €8.20
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José Bové (C) (Portuguese version, Portugal)
Rodríguez Porras, José MaríaCase FH-702-PPLeadership and People ManagementThe case describes the measures taken by Mercadé to allow Bové to function effectively, adjusting to a suitable function and level.Starting at €5.74
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Almor, S.A. (C) (Portuguese version, Portugal)
Gómez, SandalioCase DPO-257-PPLeadership and People ManagementThird and final part of the caseStarting at €5.74
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Prodesdir (B) (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Rosanas, Josep MariaCase C-685-PPAccounting and ControlThis case is about a situation that follows that of the Prodesdir A case study. Demand has grown considerably and may reach production capacity. Students are asked how they will manage this situation and whether it is logical from an accounting perspective to distribute the fixed costs according to the actual production volume. As in the previous case study, the use of a spreadsheet is recommended for case preparation and presentation.Starting at €5.74
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First Direct Branchless Banking (Portuguese Version)
Larréché, J. C.; Lovelock, C. H.Case INSEAD-4660PT-PPAccounting and ControlDespite similar initiatives by major international banks, First Direct has become the model of telephone banking worldwide. The case describes the history of First Direct and the various components that are part of its operations, particularly with regard to the central issue of distance marketing relationships.Starting at €8.20
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Dow's Bid for Rohm and Haas (Portuguese version)
Esty, Benjamin C.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-223P03FinanceThis case analyzes Dow Chemical Company's proposed acquisition of Rohm and Haas in 2008. The $18.8 billion acquisition was part of Dow's strategic transformation from a slow-growth, low-margin, and cyclical producer of basic chemicals into a higher-growth, higher-margin, and more stable producer of performance chemicals. Simultaneously, Dow had signed a joint venture agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) of Kuwait, a deal that wou...Starting at €8.20
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DaVita: A Community First, A Company Secong (Portguese)
O'Reilly, C; Pfeffer, J; Hoyt, D; Drabkin, DCase SGSB-OB89-PPLeadership and People ManagementThis case describes the challenges facing CEO Kent Thiry and DaVita while thinking about how to integrate a recent acquisition, Health Care Partners (HCP). DaVita had been primarily a renal dialysis company with a very strong culture based on teamwork, fun, continuous improvement, responsibility and service. Senior management saw DaVita as "a community first and a company second." HCP was an integrated health care provider with a workforce substa...Starting at €8.20
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Addleshaw-Goddard LLP (Portuguese version)
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Weber, JamesCase HBS-424P05Leadership and People ManagementAddleshaw-Goddard (AG), the 15th largest law firm in the U.K., is seeking ways to serve larger clients on more important legal matters. Part of this strategy involves its "Client Development Centre (CDC)," an innovative idea and set of services launched by Dr. Jim Hever who holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership Development. The mission of the CDC is to improve the capabilities of clients' in-house legal departments, such as by making them better ...Starting at €8.20