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Family Business Governance
Chiner, Alfonso; Tàpies, JosepTechnical Note DGN-657-ECorporate GovernanceThe I Ching - or Book of Changes - referred to by both Confucius and Laozi, though its author is unknown, states: "When the family is in order, all the social relationships of mankind will be in order." The love between a man and a woman is complex. When the family expands, a large group of family members begin to interact. This leads to even greater complexity in the family unit. Each family member has a particular personality and point of view ...Starting at €8.20
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The Family Business: An Introduction
Tàpies, JosepTechnical Note DGN-651-EStrategyThis technical note presents the impact that family businesses can have on different aspects of a country's economy. It discusses the main reasons contributing to their lack of development and continuity and analyzes their particular strengths. It also covers the characteristics associated with the groups of people who may have an interest in the family business and how they relate to one another, along with the different types of family business...Starting at €8.20
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Life Cycles in the Family Business
Tàpies, Josep; Gallo, Miguel ÁngelTechnical Note DGN-652-EStrategyDepending on a family business's stage of development, the types of conflicts that may arise, as well as the best ways of dealing with them, can vary greatly. Proper resolution of the issues associated with each stage should be undertaken far enough in advance. Many common problems can be anticipated and there are well-known methods for managing them. This technical note provides an analysis of the following four typical situations: 1) The tripl...Starting at €8.20
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Multiple linear regression
Ariño, Miguel Angel; Agell, PereTechnical Note ADN-246-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsThis note explains the multiple linear regression model. It also explains how to use this model to determine a region's GDP according to the characteristics of the region.Starting at €8.20
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Succession at Merck KGaA - Teaching Note
Neumann, Frederic A.; Tàpies, JosepTeaching Note DGT-52-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe case focuses on the issue of succession in terms of family, management and governing bodies. It describes in some detail the period between 1963 and 2000, when Hans Joachim Langmann, the charismatic leader, was at the helm of Merck. It illustrates the consequent internationalization, the research focus on liquid crystals for LC displays instead of pharmaceuticals and the patriarchal leadership style of this time. Next, the five-year stint of ...Starting at €0.00
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The 91-92 Phone Card: Launch and Reassessment
Agell, Pere; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1023-EMarketingIn the early nineties, Telefónica of Spain foresees the imminent liberalization of the market and decides to promote public telephony with the launch of a calling card as a new means of payment in phone booths. The product was successful in neighboring countries, but it failed to take off in Spain. Coins are still preferred for 95% of calls. The reasons are unclear: bad segmentation, an unattractive product, excessive face value, low distribution...Starting at €8.20
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CEPSA-ENPETROL-ERT: Motor Lubricants (B)
Agell, Pere; Carrasco, M.; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-784-EMarketingStarting at €5.74
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CEPSA-ENPETROL-ERT: Motor Lubricants (A)
Agell, Pere; Carrasco, M.; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-783-EMarketingStarting at €8.20
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Pastelería Casadevall
Agell, Pere; Bastons, M.Case AD-222-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsStarting at €8.20
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