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A Rush to Failure? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Cross, TomArticle HBS-R1104N-EService and Operations ManagementWhen a set of giant robotic arms developed for the International Space Station breaks down during a crisis, project manager Samantha Van Sant finds herself in the hot seat. Did her team compromise quality by pushing the contractors too hard on speed? How can she prevent future mishaps-should the arrangement with the contractors be renegotiated to include different incentives or more safeguards? Gary L. Moe, a director of McKinsey's Business Techn...Starting at €8.20
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A Rush to Failure (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Cross, TomArticle HBS-R1104Z-EService and Operations ManagementWhen a set of giant robotic arms developed for the International Space Station breaks down during a crisis, project manager Samantha Van Sant finds herself in the hot seat. Did her team compromise quality by pushing the contractors too hard on speed? How can she prevent future mishaps-should the arrangement with the contractors be renegotiated to include different incentives or more safeguards? Gary L. Moe, a director of McKinsey's Business Techn...Starting at €8.20
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Otro relato inesperado
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 15 C 15 BMeses después, un segundo desahogo de Fernando deja ver como la cercanía y el interés por las personas generan confianza y abren el camino para ejercer la autoridad con firmeza. El relato también pone de manifiesto que la falta de exigencia y disciplina, en etapas clave de la vida, propicia una carencia de hábitos que supone un obstáculo difícil de remontar. El caso muestra como la generación que quiere ser libre sin obedecer necesita de la aut...Starting at €8.20
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José
Armenta Pico, Alejandro; Ribera, AlbertoCase IPADE-CIFE 17 C 03 EEstos tres casos recogen las entrevistas realizadas a tres colaboradores de Carlos y ponen de manifiesto el respeto y admiración que le tienen. Al mismo tiempo, aportan pistas para entrever las batallas interiores de Carlos en su trabajo como director.Starting at €8.20
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La segunda entrevista
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 14 C 01 BLa segunda conversación con Vicente deja ver la fuerza de los hábitos adquiridos y el modo en que la actividad profesional y la vida familiar pugnan por adueñarse de su atención y energía. El caso permite reflexionar sobre la lógica y el modo en que se relacionan dos grandes motores de la vida humana: el trabajo y el amor.Starting at €8.20
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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD): Five Failures and Counting (A)
Cross, TomCase DARDEN-OM-1185-EService and Operations ManagementTHAAD was a kinetic-energy weapon designed to protect the United States against enemy missile attack. But after $3.2 billion had been spent, the program was deemed a failure, as all five of the initial tests had missed the targets. This case is about how a strategic sourcing project ran into trouble and what options could be pursued to rescue the project, given the multiple stakeholders involved. The (B) case presents what actually happened.Starting at €8.20
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El enemigo está dentro
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 14 C 06Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityAntonio acepta la direccción general de una empresa que está por arrancar y pronto entra en conflicto con Gerard (Presidente del Consejo y principal accionista). El caso permite reflexionar sobre el papel de la esfera emocional en las relaciones entre peStarting at €8.20
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Affection that Heals
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 15 eC 03/B-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityFive years later, Alberto narrates how his professional dilemma was solved. Thanks to him having stayed in his place and area of highest contribution, he receives the highest distinctions, on a national level, given to his area of specialization. The outcStarting at €8.20
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Hidden Restraint
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 15 eC 11-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityGabriel is a talented person who suffers a neurological condition which affects his professional performance: hereditary hand tremors. When he has to speak in public, a spiral of nervousness activates, which drives him into an accute anxiety state. The caStarting at €8.20
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Fernando´s Unexpected Story
Armenta Pico, AlejandroCase IPADE-CIFE 15 eC 15-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityFernando, a young undergraduate student, belongs to a wealthy family. His increasing liking of alcohol and parties begins to affect his academic performance. He has an accentuated tendency to keep his appearance. A friend decides to reproach him for thisStarting at €8.20