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Frameworks for Dialogue and Research about Social Impact Investing
Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-312091-ESocial Impact Investment is a rapidly expanding field, but terminology in the field is poorly defined and imprecise. This note suggests frameworks that help to clarify important dimensions of SII projects, distinguishing and clarifying key differences in approaches to social impact investments undertaken by different organizations and funders.Starting at €8.20
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The Tzu Chi Foundation's China Relief Mission
Leonard, Herman B.; Chu, Yi KwanCase HBS-311015-EA faith-based organization from Taiwan has made considerable inroads in being able to operate effectively in mainland China. Is further expansion too risky?Starting at €8.20
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The Northwest Passage
Leonard, Herman B.; Brannen, PeterCase HBS-309067-EFollowing dozens of failed expeditions to "discover" the NW passage, a Norwegian adventurer employs a new approach that emphasizes rigorous preparation, a lighter, quicker style, and a willingness to adapt to the inhospitable Arctic environment and its people. The case summarizes the bleak history of the exploration of the Northwest passage over several centuries, examining expeditions that employed a broad spectrum of strategies, leadership styl...Starting at €8.20
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The Home Depot: Leadership in Crisis Management
Leonard, Herman B.; Epstein, Marc J.; Tritter, MelissaCase HBS-309055-EExamines the challenges The Home Depot faced in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Andrew. By providing 40,000-50,000 items sold by knowledgeable associates, The Home Depot became a destination place for customers in need of anything from shovels to a new kitchen sink or supplies to use in recovering from a hurricane or flood. Disasters are thus both a source of disruption to the company's operations and a sou...Starting at €8.20
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Absolute Return for Kids
Leonard, Herman B.; Epstein, Marc J.; Tritter, MelissaCase HBS-309036-EAbsolute Return for Kids [ARK] is a charity with strong financial support--what are the constraints on its growth and impact? ARK seeks to transform the lives of children who are victims of abuse, disability, illness and poverty. As one of the 50 largest fundraising charities in the United Kingdom, the organization's trustees wrestle with how to meet the needs of this vast and most vulnerable population through program expansion and delivery in E...Starting at €8.20
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Brief Introduction to the Duties and Responsibilities of Directors
García Pont, CarlosTechnical Note MN-417-ECorporate GovernanceCorporate governance is one of the topics that has generated much discussion in recent years. This is largely because financial scandals have raised doubts about the validity of existing corporate governance schemes. From this point of view, much emphasis has been placed on the monitoring function of the board.Starting at €8.20
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Breve introducción a los deberes y las responsabilidades de los consejeros
García Pont, CarlosTechnical Note MN-417Corporate GovernanceEl gobierno corporativo es uno de los temas que ha hecho correr más tinta en los últimos años. En gran parte porque los escándalos financieros han puesto en duda que los esquemas existentes de gobierno corporativo sean totalmente válidos. Desde este punto de vista, se ha hecho mucho énfasis en la función de vigilancia del consejo.Starting at €8.20
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And Now What Do We Do?: Management Tensions at IASoft
García Pont, Carlos; Palencia, LuisCase ASN-97-EDecision AnalysisIASoft was founded in March 2001 for the purpose of designing and supplying high-performance IT solutions for the automation of industrial plants. The company was the brainchild of three skilled engineers from different backgrounds who had met through their work. They had detected a market opportunity in high quality customizations and adaptations of standard software packages for sophisticated clients. The CEO of IASoft, now in his 50s, was star...Starting at €8.20
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Boosting Engagement & Commitment
García Pont, Carlos; Canales, J. Ignacio; Rothbard, Nancy; Milliken, Frances J.; Tatge, LarisaDossier DOS-29-EInformation Technologies, Knowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementTo the office and beyond! Find inspiration to reach new heights -- personally and professionally -- in this dossier.Starting at €15.00
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AARP Foundation (B)
Datar, Srikant M.; Epstein, Marc J.; Leonard, Herman B.; Goodwin, Thomas F.Case HBS-107052-EStrategySupplements the (A) case.Starting at €5.74