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Harlequin Enterprises: Assessing e-Books
Rod E. White; Tony S. Frost; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B14M027-EStrategyHarlequin Enterprises is a well-known publisher of women's fiction and the global leader in series romance fiction. In 2013, e-book penetration of romance fiction has exceeded 50 per cent of unit sales. The vice-president of strategy is trying to make sense of the e-book opportunity and threat. She is wondering what impact e-books would have on Harlequin's business model: its relationship with authors, distributors and competitors.Starting at €8.20
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Telefónica I+D
Porta, J.; Gómez, SandalioCase DP-110-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case shows the impact of a job evaluation system (HAY method), HR policies (Compensation, Professional development) and employees of the company. It is questioned the validity of this approach, valuation of jobs, in a leading company in the telecommunications sector and dedicated to research and development, activity where employee motivation plays a role that directly affects creativity, initiative and necessary teamwork in an R & D company....Starting at €8.20
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Rudolf Schwarz en Ariadna AG (B)
Stein, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José RamónCase DPO-110Leadership and People ManagementEn octubre de 2007, Rudolf Schwarz (53 años) fue nombrado director de sector público para Europa Occidental de GB Telecom. El nombramiento se produjo dentro de una reorganización del comité de dirección de Ariadna AG, empresa alemana adquirida por GB Telecom a finales de 2003. Rudolf siguió manteniendo una relación muy cordial con Cristoph Reifers, consultor que había sido su coach durante más de medio año en 2006. Se veían con regularidad. Poco ...Starting at €5.74
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El despido: una política desconocida de dirección de personas
Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Stein, GuidoTechnical Note DPON-160Leadership and People ManagementEsta nota técnica analiza las características del despido en un mundo digital en el que la política corporativa en torno al mismo se ha convertido en una clave estratégica. Se dan las pautas para que los despidos sean justos, individuales y oportunos, evitando los injustos colectivos e inoportunos que han jalonado la época analógica de las empresas.Starting at €8.20
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The Matrix Organization: Basic Aspects, Problems, Competencies, and Tools (French Version)
Lavezzolo, Sebastián E.; Rodríguez-Lluesma, CarlosTechnical Note DPON-122-FRLeadership and People Management, StrategyThe matrix structure is envisioned as a way to overcome the limitations of functional and divisional organizational models, making the best use of each of them while also avoiding their main flaws. We identify a matrix organization fundamentally by recognizing two or more dimensions, implementing a dual reporting system with responsibilities assigned to functional and production departments, pertaining to customers or markets, where matrix manag...Starting at €8.20
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Giving Feedback
Elghanayan, Ruben; Gallego, Sheila; Ribera, AlbertoTechnical Note DPON-148-ELeadership and People ManagementThe main objective of this technical note is to examine in depth the theoretical bases that enable a better understanding of the different reactions there are to feedback, as well as to improve the effectiveness and quality of communication in the work environment. The intention is to answer the following questions: What factors are involved in determining feedback? What is the most appropriate method to prevent the recipient reacting emotionally...Starting at €8.20
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The Matrix Organization: Basic Aspects, Problems, Competencies, and Tools (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Lavezzolo, Sebastián E.; Rodríguez-Lluesma, CarlosTechnical Note DPON-122-PBLeadership and People Management, StrategyThe matrix structure is envisioned as a way to overcome the limitations of functional and divisional organizational models, making the best use of each of them while also avoiding their main flaws. We identify a matrix organization fundamentally by recognizing two or more dimensions, implementing a dual reporting system with responsibilities assigned to functional and production departments, pertaining to customers or markets, where matrix manag...Starting at €8.20
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Business or Enterprise? Different Approaches for the Management of People in Organizations
Chinchilla, NuriaTechnical Note DPON-364-ELeadership and People ManagementNota basada en la nota de Nuria Chinchilla y Juan Antonio Pérez López con el mismo título, IESE, FHN-216. This document is based on the note by Nuria Chinchilla y Juan Antonio Pérez López with the same title, IESE, FHN-216-E.Starting at €8.20
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Semir's E-Commerce: Success and Exploration
Juan Shan; William Wei; Xiaojia Sunny WangCase IVEY-9B18A019-EMarketing, StrategyZhejiang Semir E-Commerce Co. Ltd., the online subsidiary of Chinese casual clothing company Zhejiang Semir Group Co. Ltd. (Semir), grew continuously from its launch in 2012 to become a main contributor to Semir’s success, contributing approximately 30 per cent of Semir’s annual revenue by 2016. Semir entered the online market relatively late after many competing Chinese clothing manufacturers had already established their presence online. Yet it...Starting at €8.20
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Grupo de Empresas Fortuny (E)
Álvarez, E.; Tàpies, JosepCase F-606FinanceExplica cómo acabaron los acontecimientos que se describen en los casos (A), (B) y (C).Starting at €5.74