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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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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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Cuentas a Cobrar de Tarjetas de Pago American Express TRS
Perold, Andre F.; Singh, KuljotCase HBS-203S06FinanceAmerican Express (TRS) Co. está considerando una propuesta para titularizar una parte de su cartera de consumo de carga de tarjetas de cobro. En el pasado, se han basado exclusivamente en una subsidiaria financiera cautiva, Credco, para realizar esta función. La estructura de titulación propuesta ha sido presentada por Lehman Brothers y se basa en gran medida de la estructura existente de las bursatilizaciones de tarjetas de crédito por cobrar. L...Starting at €8.20
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Lehman Brothers y la securitización de las cuentas a cobrar de las tarjetas de crédito American Express
Perold, Andre F.; Singh, KuljotCase HBS-203S07FinanceA principios de 1992, Lehman hermanos habían recibido un mandato de su filial, American Express Travel Related Services (TRS) Co., titularizar una parte de su cartera de consumo de carga de tarjetas de cobro. Ahora es 22 de julio y Lehman y TRS acabamos de regresar de un "road show" que se llevó a cabo para convencer a los inversores de los méritos de estos nuevos valores. Lehman tiene ahora el precio de los valores. Debido a que esta es la prime...Starting at €8.20
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Harvard Management Company (2010) (Spanish version)
Perold, Andre F.; Stafford, ErikCase HBS-218S12FinanceIn February 2010, Jane Mendillo, CEO of Harvard Management Company, was reflecting on the list of issues facing Harvard University's endowment in preparation for the upcoming board meeting. The recent financial crisis had vividly highlighted several key issues including the adequacy of short-term liquidity, the effectiveness of portfolio risk management, and the balance of internal and external managers.Starting at €8.20
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Grupo Prisa
Vergés S.; Rosenberg, Mike; Tàpies, JosepCase DG-1468-EStrategyThe Prisa Executive Committee is deciding on its strategy to compete with its main international rivals. The case describes Grupo Prisa's structure, the growth and diversification processes undertaken up to 2004, and its expansion into the Spanish-speaking world. It also analyzes the group's main rivals in Spain and beyond.Starting at €8.20
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Constructors & Co. Chicago USA (B) - Nota del instructor
Rus, Salvador; Tàpies, JosepTeaching Note SMT-69Innovation and Change, Service and Operations Management, StrategyLa empresa Constructors & Co. es una empresa de construcción que a lo largo de las generaciones ha conseguido establecerse en el mercado y también ha sido capaz de diversificarse. Durante tres generaciones, la empresa ha tenido éxito a lo largo de los años. Pero en el paso de la tercera a la cuarta generación la empresa está estancada, sin capacidad para generar beneficios y sin un plan claro de sucesión del líder. El accionariado de la empresa ...Starting at €0.00