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American Express: Bank 2.0
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Thomas-Kennedy, JackieCase DARDEN-S-0242-EStrategyIn June 2011, American Express announced the formation of a new group, Enterprise Growth (EG). EG was designed to challenge existing credit and charge business models and extend American Express's leadership into the world of digital and mobile forms of payment through the use of software platforms and mobile apps. Alpesh Chokshi, president of EG, and Wesley Wright, product development leader, were well aware of the magnitude of the potential...Starting at €8.20
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Hillenbrand: Thinking Beyond the Certain
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-S-0243-EStrategyFor years, the death care business looked good on paper for Hillenbrand, Inc.: the company had EBITDA margins of more than 26% in an industry that historically presented itself as stable, profitable, and highly predictable. With strong financial performance and a solid position as market leader, how does one know when being better isn’t enough? Although Hillenbrand remained highly profitable, a decline in the annual burial rate and increased dema...Starting at €8.20
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Saks Fifth Avenue: Project Evolution
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Kassam-Adams, ShahirCase DARDEN-S-0244-EStrategyThis case is used in Darden's first-year strategy course and is appropriate for MBA, Executive MBA, GEMBA, and executive education programs. The head of strategy for a well-known fashion retailer, Saks Fifth Avenue, and her general management colleagues face critical decisions required to address evolving buying patterns as online retailing becomes an important part of consumer behavior. How should a successful firm organize itself when marke...Starting at €8.20
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Devils Backbone Brewing, LLC: An Idea Brews - Teaching Note
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Maiden, Stephen E.Teaching Note DARDEN-S-0300TNStrategyTeaching Note of Product S-0300Starting at €0.00
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What Is Strategic Management?
Harris, Jared D.; Chen, Ming-Jer; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Freeman, R. Edward; Venkataraman, S.; Mead, JennyTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0166-EStrategyA brief introduction to the field of strategic management, including basic concepts and scope.Starting at €8.20
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Competing for Advantages: From Industry Analysis to Competitive Dynamics
Harris, Jared D.; Chen, Ming-Jer; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Freeman, R. Edward; Venkataraman, S.; Mead, JennyTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0168-EStrategyTechnical note on industry analysis and competitive dynamics.Starting at €8.20
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Emerson Process Management: Metran Acquisition
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Kassam-Adams, ShahirCase DARDEN-S-0252-EStrategyThis case is used in Darden's first-year strategy course and is appropriate for MBA, Executive MBA, GEMBA, and executive education programs. The president of a key division of Emerson, a well-known diversified global manufacturing company, and his team address important questions about expanding into Russia through the acquisition of a relatively small company that has a strong local brand. How should a successful firm evaluate and enter new mark...Starting at €8.20
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Devils Backbone Brewing, LLC: An Idea Brews
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Floyd, CaseyCase DARDEN-S-0300StrategyThis case is used in Darden´s required first-year course, "Strategic Thinking and Action." In 2015, Steve and Heidi Crandall, the founders of Devils Backbone Brewing, LLC (DBB), were looking back on eight years of unanticipated success and significant growth. DBB had created a destination, a brand, and beer that drew people from all over, and it was the largest craft brewery in its region. The entire community, not just loyal beer drinkers, had ...Starting at €8.20
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Developing and Nurturing Strategic Capabilities
Harris, Jared D.; Chen, Ming-Jer; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Freeman, R. Edward; Venkataraman, S.; Mead, JennyTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0167-EStrategyBrief discussion of resources and capabilities, their importance, and their role in the creation of competitive advantage.Starting at €8.20
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Creating Value for Stakeholders
Harris, Jared D.; Chen, Ming-Jer; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Freeman, R. Edward; Venkataraman, S.; Mead, JennyTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0169-EStrategyBrief discussion of managing for stakeholders and the role this plays in achieving value creation and competitive advantage.Starting at €8.20