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Jim Kutsch: Leader with a Cause
James, Erika Hayes; Goldberg, RebeccaCaso DARDEN-OB-0984-ELiderazgo y Dirección de personasThis case explores the development of an authentic leader and the wisdom and drive of an extraordinary man. Undaunted by accidental blindness at age 16, Jim Kutsch has thrived in a career in teaching, technology, and management, in the process honing a collaborative leadership style based on pragmatism, hard work, and mutual respect. Interview excerpts and personal photos track the formative challenges and associations that have led to his curren...Desde 8,20 €
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Anna Pessah: Lean Thinking at Summit Funding (A)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, RebeccaCaso DARDEN-OM-1569-EServicios y operacionesThis case was a runner-up in the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) 2017 case competition. Anna Pessah, process engineer at Summit Funding (Summit), a mortgage-loan-processing company, is reflecting back on her year at the company. Pessah had been hired to improve operations at the firm—to make the core operations cheaper, faster, and of a higher quality. She had addressed two key operations: loan closings and verifications of employment (VOE). He...Desde 8,20 €
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Beyond the Barricades: Chile 2023
Spar, Debora L.; Emmons, Willis M.; Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Costas, RuthCaso HBS-324005-EEconomíaChile, often considered among Latin America s greatest economic success stories, suffered a shocking wave of protests in October 2019, as its citizens demanded reforms across healthcare and education systems, and protested inequality and rising costs of living. As Chileans and outside observers reviewed the situation, many reflected on the country's long history of inequality as the underlying source for public frustration. Chile s inequality h...Desde 8,20 €
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Halftime for Heidelberg
Spar, Debora L.Caso HBS-720021-EDirección estratégicaThe case follows President Rob Huntington as he seeks to find a viable way forward for Heidelberg University. Located in Tiffin, Ohio, Heidelberg is a small, private, four-year university. As with many similar institutions of higher education, it currently faces a daunting and mounting set of challenges, most of which stem from financial and demographic changes that are far beyond its control. During Huntington's eleven-year tenure, the universi...Desde 8,20 €
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Afrigen Biologics: Vaccines for the Global South, Teaching Note
Spar, Debora L.; Comeau, JuliaNota del Instructor HBS-323098-EEconomíaTeaching note to case 323030Desde 0,00 €
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The Social Purpose of the Firm
Spar, Debora L.; Comeau, JuliaCaso HBS-323051-EConocimiento y comunicaciónThe Social Purpose of the Firm (SPF) is a short module designed to explore how, and under what circumstances, business leaders can harness the power of capitalism and markets to "make a difference in the world" - that is, to address a significant societal problem as a commercial endeavor. This Module Note summarizes the cases and themes discussed in SPF. Together, the cases are designed to study entrepreneurs and business leaders who are tackling...Desde 8,20 €
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Extend Fertility: Conceiving the Market for Egg Preservation, Teaching Note
Spar, Debora L.; Hull, OliviaNota del Instructor HBS-720002-EDirección estratégicaTeaching note for case 719019.Desde 0,00 €
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Afrigen Biologics: Vaccines for the Global South
Spar, Debora L.; Comeau, JuliaCaso HBS-323030-EEconomíaThe majority of vaccines used on the continent of Africa (99%) are produced offshore. This makes African nations reliant on the West for major health care needs, a problem which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Afrigen Biologics (in partnership with the WHO) is seeking to lessen this disparity by putting vaccine production in the hands of South Africans and other low- and middle-income countries. Afrigen Biologics is the first in a plann...Desde 8,20 €
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Schindler Elevator Corporation - Teaching Note
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, RebeccaNota del Instructor DARDEN-OM-1593TN-EServicios y operacionesTeaching note for product OM-1593Desde 0,00 €
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DAZZ Manufacturing Company
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Schill, Michael J.Caso DARDEN-OM-1503-EServicios y operacionesWhile maintaining Lean manufacturing standards, the plant manager for the Clarksburg, Virginia, location of a manufacturer of coated abrasives must evaluate a capital investment of $8 million. The investment would reduce labor needs and provide reduced setups. A discounted cash flow analysis must be performed to analyze the investment. Relevant costs and valuation of production flexibility are key issues. This case is taught jointly in two of Da...Desde 8,20 €