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Red Bull (Abridged)
Farris, Paul W.; Shames, Ervin R.; Johnson, Richard R.; Mitchell, JordanCase DARDEN-M-0849-EMarketingThis case (an abridged version of UVA-M-0663) describes the history of the Red Bull brand and how the company stimulated and harnessed word of mouth to build a new product category (functional energy drinks) and brand franchise. The case concludes by asking the reader to consider where Red Bull will take its brand, product line, and marketing next, in light of many competitive challenges in the United States. The case was written to foster discus...Starting at €8.20
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Costes: conceptos y definiciones
Ballarín Fredes, Eduardo; Pereira, Fernando; Rosanas, Josep Maria; Vázquez- Dodero, Juan CarlosTechnical Note CN-188Accounting and ControlA partir del concepto de coste se establecen las diferencias entre costes históricos y futuros, costes directos y comunes (o indirectos), y costes fijos y variables. También se clarifican los conceptos de coste unitario, coste total y coste completo.Starting at €8.20
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Dirección estratégica y costes: ¿Por qué los directivos de hoy deben saber más análisis económico que nunca
Vázquez- Dodero, Juan Carlos; Davila, AntonioTechnical Note CN-196Accounting and ControlDurante varias décadas, en un entorno donde los márgenes eran relativamente holgados, la información económica de la empresa era relativamente poco importante para decisiones estratégicas y de mercado. Los precios se movían en unos nivels en los que una información económica imprecisa y muchas veces equivocada no afectaba significativamente a las decisiones. Las estimaciones de costes estaban tradicionalmente limitadas a la función de producción,...Starting at €8.20
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Ducati: En busca de la magia (A)
Mitchell, Jordan; Cassiman, BrunoCase DG-1507Innovation and Change, StrategyA principios de 2006, Federico Minoli, consejero delegado del fabricante italiano de motocicletas Ducati, se plantea diferentes opciones estratégicas. Tras haber liderado la compañía durante una importante fase de reorientación entre 1996 y 2001, Minoli observa que los ingresos de Ducati se han estancado entre 2002 y 2005, por lo que está concibiendo un plan para "relanzar" Ducati que pretende presentar a los inversores para recabar su apoyo con ...Starting at €8.20
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Pentagram: el oficio del diseño
Mitchell, Jordan; Prats, Mª JuliaCase E-88Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementA finales de 2004, John McConnell, líder no oficial de Pentagram, preparaba ya su jubilación que tendría lugar en la primavera de 2005. Pentagram es una empresa de diseño multidisciplinar formada por 19 socios repartidos en cinco oficinas (Londres, Berlín, Nueva York, San Francisco y Austin), y es considerada como la "Rolls Royce del diseño" por el resto de las empresas del sector. El crecimiento de la compañía se basa en la incorporación de dise...Starting at €8.20
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The Case Method and the Development of Capacities for Action
Vázquez- Dodero, Juan CarlosTechnical Note ASNN-1-EDecision Analysis, Leadership and People ManagementThis technical note, based on an essay by Professor Carlos Llano of IPADE, discusses the capacities for managerial action, in particular those related to the prudential knowledge that is best acquired through the case method. Professor Llano gives a clear and illuminating account of the specific capacities or operational virtues derived from prudence: objectiviting, shrewdness, circumspection, caution, foresight and counsel, in particular.Starting at €8.20
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Voltium, Inc.
del Potro, Eloy; Stein, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José Ramón; Vázquez- Dodero, Juan CarlosCase BE-173-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe manager at Voltium,a European company that was installing electricity in various parts of an African country, pondered whether it was justifiable to yield to the extortion of a local public official of the Dambo region, just as the company was about to finalize the project for the electrification of the area. This case was recognized by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) as the best publication in the 2012 Case Writing ...Starting at €8.20
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Michael Eisner at Disney
Mitchell, Jordan; Miller, PaddyCase DPO-61-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People ManagementThis case deals with a proven successful leader in entertainment (Michael Eisner) in a time of leadership crisis. At the time of this case, Eisner is managing an internal and external revolt. Students must unearth the key points of Eisner's leadership, including how he manages people, his communication ability, his propensity to risk taking and his track record in developing other leaders. In looking at Eisner's leadership, students will have t...Starting at €8.20
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Infosys Technologies: Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaCase E-81-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipThis case documents the evolution of Infosys Technologies from its humble beginnings in 1981 to its position in 2004 as one of the most admired companies in India, with revenues exceeding US$ 1 billion, profits of US$ 270 million (CAGR in revenues and profits of approximately 60% over the past 10 years), and a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. The case focuses on the values of the founders, and the extent to which these values have allowed...Starting at €8.20
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Vet Center: Investment Appraisal
Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Vázquez- Dodero, Juan CarlosCase F-641-EFinanceThe president of a veterinary center has to decide which of two MRI scanners he should buy. The case gives students an opportunity to practice present value calculation and to understand the proper use of methods such as internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV) for capital investment decisions.Starting at €8.20