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SWISSBO: Strategic Risk or Opportunity?
Mary M. Crossan; R. ChandrasekharCase IVEY-W34743-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn March 2021, the wholesale distributor of home décor products SBO Distributors Ltd. (or SWISSBO), based in Vancouver, Canada, was considering an opportunity for strategic analysis. The firm was at a crossroads in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had led to a setback in the company’s revenues and margins—seemingly, a temporary setback. The wholesaler was now facing a make-or-break dilemma that involved a new growth opportunity to mov...Starting at €8.20
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The North West Company: Cross-enterprise Strategy
Stephen R. Foerster; Mary M. Crossan; James E. Hatch; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M047-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe North West Company cases allow students to take a cross-enterprise leadership approach in looking at the dilemma facing the president and chief executive officer of The North West Company (North West), a food and general merchandise retailer operating primarily in Northern Canada. In early 2003, North West had negotiated a master franchisor agreement with Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Giant Tiger) with the objective of opening stores west of Wi...Starting at €8.20
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Apple A
Mary M. Crossan; William T. WatsonCase IVEY-9B12M027-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe Apple A and B cases provide two different perspectives on the evolution of the computer and electronics firm Apple and are designed to evoke debate about models of strategy, organization, and leadership. The A case presents the story of Apple from a hindsight rational analytic perspective in which students are able to apply a variety of models about strategy, organization, leadership, and innovation. The B case presents a more nuanced, critic...Starting at €8.20
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Apple B
Mary M. Crossan; William T. WatsonCase IVEY-9B12M028-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case is a supplement to Apple A.Starting at €8.20
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A Not So Rosy Situation: Bill Aziz's Challenge at White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited
Mary M. Crossan; Gerard Seijts; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M053-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn late November 2002, halfway through the vital Christmas selling season, William E. Aziz, hired to turn around White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited (White Rose), has to decide what to do. White Rose is under Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) protection, having breached its debt covenants. The company's upper and middle management is frustrated that their efforts since 1999 have not turned the firm around. The remaining employee...Starting at €8.20
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Disfruta: "Sacándole el jugo a la innovación"
González Aguado, Héctor Alonso; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31234_ SEntrepreneurshipDisfruta es la principal cadena de juguerías en Perú. El caso detalla la historia de los emprendedores desde sus inicios y describe algunas de las decisiones más importantes en cuanto a experiencia del cliente, eficiencia operativa e innovación para el éxito de la empresa. El caso se ubica en 2017, cuando los emprendedores meditan respecto a la estrategia que deben seguir para su expansión y consolidación.Starting at €8.20
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Familia Bonilla Coto: Innovadores en la Exportación Agrícola
Martínez, Allan; Chaves, Natalia; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31266_SEntrepreneurshipProductos Congelados Bajo Cero (PCBC) nace como un spin-off de B&C Exportadores, dada la necesidad de procesar el producto de segunda calidad, con el propósito de añadirle valor a los productos exportados y facilitarle la vida a muchas mujeres que al participar en el mercado laboral, tenían menos tiempo para preparar los alimentos. Tanto B&C exportadores como PCBC aspiraban a continuar creciendo al adaptarse a las tendencias del mercado y añadirl...Starting at €8.20
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Franklin Chang: de la NASA a Emprendedor
Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Chaves, Natalia; Martínez, Allan; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31254_SEntrepreneurshipEl Dr. Franklin Chang, emigro a Estados Unidos con el objetivo de cumplir su sueño, de viajar al espacio y logró convertirse en el primer astronauta latinoamericano en la NASA. Desde sus estudios de doctorado empezó a desarrollar sus estudios en tecnología de plasmas, proyecto que continuó durante sus años de servicio en la agencia espacial. Recortes presupuestarios en la NASA amenzaban con cerrar su proyecto y esta coyuntura lo impulsó a emprend...Starting at €8.20
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Steve Aronson: de Innovador Cafetalero a Emprendedor Social
Martínez, Allan; Chaves, Natalia; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31270_SEntrepreneurshipSteve Arronson fundó Café Britt y revolucionó la industria del café en Costa Rica al reservar y tostar unos de los mejores granos de café y así ofrecer un producto de mayor valor. La empresa alcanzó el éxito tanto a nivel nacional como internacional y Aronson se retira de la empresa para darle oportunidad a las nuevas generaciones. Al retirarse de Britt incursiona en el emprendimiento social con la Fundación Demain, que busca el bienestar de la c...Starting at €8.20
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A Not So Rosy Situation: Bill Aziz's Challenge at White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited - Teaching Note
Mary M. Crossan; Gerard Seijts; Ken MarkTeaching Note IVEY-8B07M53-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B07M053.Starting at €0.00