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Andrés Cardó, Prisa Group (B): The Crisis of 2016 and the New PRISA of 2017
Stein, Guido; Martín, MiguelCase DPO-404-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, Strategy2016 had been one of the toughest years of Andrés Cardó's professional career, due to the unexpected barrage of uncertainties in Latin America and Europe, which had largely affected the financial situation of Grupo Prisa. To address this situation, Prisa Radio proposed three strategies for action: adjustments to ordinary expenses, restructuring and divestments.Starting at €5.74
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The Leadership of Millennials at Microsoft (B): The conversation with Rocío
Stein, Guido; Martín, MiguelCase DPO-418-EInformation Technologies, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementThrough a simulated conversation among four participants in the MACH program, issues covered include the hiring process, the appeal of working at a company like Microsoft, and what motivates young millennials to take this step. The expectations of this generation are also presented, along with the reality they will face upon their arrival and in their development, as well as the danger of lurking headhunters. Another topic of interest dealt with ...Starting at €5.74
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Pernod Ricard: The Challenge of Growth
Stein, Guido; Ortiz, Alberto; De La Vega, MelanieCase DPO-365-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case describes the arrival of a new chairman/CEO to the Pernod Ricard subsidiary in Spain and Portugal, Eric Laborde, and the challenges he had to face in 2013. Historical information about the group is provided, most specifically in relation to Spain. The case further examines strategic, commercial, financial, productive, marketing and human resources elements as well as cultural and value aspects and management styles of the current and pa...Starting at €8.20
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Fashion Garb Company: Confidential Information for the Chief Strategy Officer
Soto Cantero, Ismael; Mehta, Kandarp; Barrachina, Alberto; Stein, GuidoCase NEG-22-EFashion Garb Company is a case study, divided into two parts, that focuses on the conflict between the Fashion Garb company's Digital Department and Department of Strategy in adapting the company's strategy design to a new digital perspective. The case study can be understood as a study of inter-departmental conflict negotiation within a company. Faced with the transformation of the market, which had begun to cater to more digitally-adept consume...Starting at €8.20
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Barcelona Air Control Center (ACC)
Grasas, Alex; Ribera, JaumeCase P-1052-EService and Operations ManagementThe case describes air traffic management, taking the Barcelona Air Control Centre as an example. The air traffic controller plays a crucial role in air traffic management. The case also describes this role and details the air traffic controller's functions and responsibilities.Starting at €8.20
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Banco de Iberia (B): Workforce Adjustment Policies
Rábago, Eduardo; Stein, GuidoCase DPO-223-EInnovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementAt year-end 2008, Banco de Iberia posted a profit of close to 63 million euros, with 6% growth in the balance sheet. During 2009 and 2010, the downturn in the business was very pronounced, so the bank instructed staff to drastically cut expenses, and strict risk controls were introduced. The strategic plan for the three-year period ending 2011 was centered on prudent and transparent management, based on scrupulous adherence to regulations and eth...Starting at €5.74
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DEA at Caixa Terrassa
de Celis J.; Ribera, JaumeCase P-1065-EService and Operations ManagementThe top management at Caixa Terrassa is considering the results of a DEA study aimed at improving its branches' productivity levels and setting targets for branch managers. After an initial application of the methodology, they realize that the results of the model do not coincide with the bank's strategic focus, and so modify the model, adding limits.Starting at €8.20
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The Information System at Clínica Universitaria de Navarra (SI-CUN) (A)
Tejero S.; Ribera, JaumeCase SI-150-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe director of a hospital with important research and teaching activities is thinking about the need to redesign the IT system, which has evolved with additions and patches stuck on by the in-house IT team. The plan to involve the clinical users more, and the possibility of buying an up-and-running system or contracting programming services meets with opposition from the IT personnel. The case considers the design of the new system and the perso...Starting at €8.20
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Eye Care (C): Alejandro Lanzagora's Performance Assessment
Cebrecos, Enrique; Stein, GuidoCase DPO-166-ELeadership and People Management, MarketingIn February 2009 Alejandro Lanzagorta, a Business Manager at Eye Care, meets with the director of his business unit, Tiago de Vasconcelos, to discuss his annual performance assessment. In quantitative terms, Alejandro's sales results are better than expected, in fact, the best in the company. Opinions differ, however, over cost management, where Alejandro believes he has also exceeded expectations. The disagreement intensifies when the discussion...Starting at €5.74
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