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Vueling: The New Generation Airline (B)
Mitchell, Jordan; Ferraro, FabrizioCase SM-1562-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, StrategyVueling (B) case follows Vueling from its IPO (December 2006) until 2009 and the challenges it faced in reaching financial viability because of the strong competition of incumbents Iberia, Spanair and Clickair, and low cost giants Ryanair and Easyjet. The option of a merger with Clickair is discussed.Starting at €5.74
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Fluidra: Creating the Company of the Future
Canals, Jordi; Tàpies, Josep; Masclans, R.Case SM-1697-ECorporate Governance, StrategyThis case creates a discussion of the strategic options faced by Fluidra in 2017, including organic growth and possible acquisitions or mergers in the US. The different options can be examined from the perspectives of the Board of Directors, the CEO and the shareholders.Starting at €8.20
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Vueling: The New Generation Airline (A)
Mitchell, Jordan; Ferraro, FabrizioCase SM-1561-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, StrategyVueling (A) case follows start-up and growth of a Spanish low-cost carrier from 2004 until 2007. Barcelona-based Vueling set out to offer "high quality at low price" to travellers in South-Western Europe. The case describes the strategy and competitive situation, Vueling's business model, and the challenges the company faced in an increasingly competitive environment.Starting at €8.20
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Nikon
Boulongne, Romain; Samila, Sampsa; Singh, Parul; Wehrheim, DavidCase SM-1741-EStrategyThis case describes Nikon's competitive strategy in the imaging business area and provides a comprehensive description of Nikon's competitive environment. The case also discusses Nikon's model of value creation and value capture as well as the different areas of growth for Nikon given the constraints related to industry structure.Starting at €8.20
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Almirall: Orientando el futuro de la empresa
Caldart, Adrian; Canals, JordiCase SM-1686StrategyEste caso permite discutir la posible venta del área de productos respiratorios y la decisión de reducir el número de áreas de negocio en las que opera la empresa farmacéutica Almirall, para concentrarse en el área de Dermatología. El caso ofrece información para discutir el posicionamiento de Almirall, sus recursos y capacidades, así como las diversas opciones estratégicas. Estas últimas pueden contemplarse desde la perspectiva del CEO, del Con...Starting at €8.20
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Grupo Catalana Occidente
Sánchez Blanco, Francisco; Caldart, AdrianCase SM-1614StrategyEl caso Grupo Catalana Occidente (A) se centra en la decisión de la compañía de si adquirir o no a su competidor Multinacional Aseguradora (MNA) en 1999. El caso ofrece una visión general del negocio de los seguros así como una descripción del sector seguros en España en el marco temporal en el que debía tomarse la decisión. Además, se describen la evolución histórica y de negocio de Grupo Catalana Occidente (GCO), así como los retos a los que se...Starting at €8.20
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Somali, S.A.
Vallejo, Luis Carlos; Chiner, AlfonsoCase SM-1527Leadership and People ManagementEste caso presenta la necesidad de disponer de sistemas profesionales de evaluación y valoración de la gestión directiva, tanto para los directivos familiares como no familiares, basados en objetivos y presupuestos dentro de la empresa familiar. Así como la necesidad de disponer de instrumentos y órganos formales adecuados para debatir los temas empresariales (junta de Accionistas, consejo de administración, comité de dirección) por un lado, y l...Starting at €8.20
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Ingka: Corporate Governance, Purpose and Transformation
Masclans, R.; Canals, JordiCase SM-1698-ECorporate Governance, StrategyThis case presents the challenges that the CEOs of Ingka have in 2020 in speeding up transformation and making corporate purpose part of this process. The case also allows for a discussion on how the CEO, the top management team, and the board can work on this process.Starting at €8.20
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Somali, S.A.
Vallejo, Luis Carlos; Chiner, AlfonsoCase SM-1527-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case demonstrates the need to implement a professional system for the evaluation and assessment of executive management, both for family members and others, based on objectives and budgeting within the family business. It also highlights the need for tools and formal bodies to serve as a framework for debates regarding, on the one hand, business matters (shareholders' meetings, Board of Directors, Steering Committee) and, on the other, family...Starting at €8.20
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In E-Commerce, More Is More
Eisingerich, Andreas B.; Kretschmer, TobiasArticle HBS-F0803B-EMarketingMost managers believe that filling their websites with a broad array of information diverts attention from their company's core offerings. A new global study, however, has revealed just the opposite: that such information increases customer engagement. The research also shows that exploiting consumers' desire for engagement is the strongest predictor of superior shareholder value for e-commerce companies.Starting at €8.20