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NeoGenius: B2B or (Not) To Be
Dominic Lim; Eric MorseCase IVEY-9B17M001-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyNeoGenius Co., Ltd. (NeoGenius) was an early-stage entrepreneurial venture based in South Korea. Founded in February 2000, NeoGenius provided a wide range of business-to-business (B2B) e-business software and related services. In June 2001, the company was up and running, but it faced competition from larger firms, and the effects of a global economic downturn; as a result, its financial performance was falling short of expectations. NeoGenius ha...Starting at €8.20
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The E-Line Cityboard
Soler, Edi; Peñalva, FernandoCase C-784-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipSix months after incorporating the company, the two founders of the firm E-Line Cityboard Supply Ltd. (ELC) were preparing the first Board of Directors meeting. ELC was a London-based distributor and online retailer of the E-Line Cityboard, a portable and rechargeable battery-powered self-balancing wheeled board, commonly referred to in the market as a "hoverboard." Increased competition and legislation prohibiting the use of hoverboards in publi...Starting at €8.20
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The Would-Be Pioneer
Green Carmichael, SarahArticle HBS-R1104M-EAfter many shorter stints abroad, and extensive experience in China, Linda Myers took a job in human resources with Korean firm SK Holdings - but was unprepared for the culture clash. In her two years in Seoul, Myers not only experienced social isolation at the office but also found that, like many change agents, her ideas went unimplemented. Yet as one of the first American female executives at a Korean firm, there was no one she could turn to f...Starting at €8.20
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E-Mail: Not Dead, Evolving
Gill, BarryArticle HBS-F1306Z-EInformation TechnologiesE-mail management company Mimecast shares the results of a 2012 survey of 2,600 workers in the U.S., UK, and South Africa who use e-mail every day. Due to the highly graphical nature of the Vision Statement, we offer this reprint in color, PDF format only. We recommend printing it out in color to maximize its effectiveness.Starting at €8.20
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Be Yourself, but Carefully
Rosh, Lisa; Offermann, Lynn R.Article HBS-R1310J-EA rise in collaborative workplaces and dynamic teams over recent years has heightened the demand for "authenticity" and "instant intimacy," and managers are supposed to set an example. But sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences at work can backfire if it's hastily conceived, poorly timed, or inconsistent with cultural or organizational norms. Getting it right can be challenging for leaders at any stage of their careers. The authors draw on f...Starting at €8.20
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The Vanca: Dilemmas of an E-commerce Entrepreneurial Startup
Jones Mathew; Pinaki DasguptaCase IVEY-9B15M035-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe Vanca, an online apparel brand and supplier to online retailers (“e-tailers”) has achieved a fair degree of success by focusing on quality, innovative designs, “fast fashion” and a strong network with its customers. Management is looking to grow the business further; however, there are challenges such as uneven sales across some of its product ranges, maintaining its competitive edge and the threat from private labels being introduced by the ...Starting at €8.20
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Whole of Enterprise: An Atomic E-Business Model
Weill, Peter; Vitale, Michael R.Book Chapter HBS-4949BC-EInformation TechnologiesThe use of multiple business models across an organization can create confusion among customers, who may be required to navigate not just different computer systems, but also different ways of doing business. This chapter describes the benefits of adopting an integrated whole-of-enterprise e-business model. This chapter is excerpted from "Place to Space: Migrating to eBusiness Models."Starting at €8.20
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Being Different: Exchange Student Experiences
David T.A. Wesley; Henry W. LaneCase IVEY-9B04C005-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is about African-American, Latin American and Asian undergraduate, international business majors from a Boston-area university who traveled to Spain, France and Germany for a year-long period of study and work. Presented are their experiences being minority students in Europe. The experiences range from annoying stares to aggressive propositions from men. This case can be used with the note The Changing Face of Europe: A Note on Immigra...Starting at €8.20
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E-Cigarettes: Marketing Versus Public Health
Quelch, John A.; Rodriguez, MargaretCase HBS-514059-EMarketingTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were heralded by some as a healthcare game changer, enabling smokers to switch to a new product which carried lower risk of cancer. However, there were concerns about the public health risk of e-cigarettes, particularly the chance that teens would easily develop nicotine addictions from smoking the fruit-flavored products. Manufacturers a...Starting at €8.20
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Office Depot E-Business (Abridged)
Venkataraman, S.; Bodily, Samuel E.; Cross, Tom; Chatterjee, SayanCase DARDEN-BP-0524-ECorporate GovernanceThis case is an excellent illustration of offline/online integration. Office Depot used its supply chain, systems integration, and existing offline channel strengths to overcome competitive online threats from pure Internet players and other office-products-category players. Students get to consider the critical strategic options for overall strategy, pricing, product line, promotion, and business integration.Starting at €8.20