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A New Framework (Spanish version)
Kaplan, Robert S.; Mikes, AnetteArticle HBS-R1206BStrategyRisk management is too often treated as a compliance issue that can be solved by drawing up lots of rules and making sure that all employees follow them. Many such rules, of course, are sensible and do reduce some risks that could severely damage a company. But rules-based risk management will not diminish either the likelihood or the impact of a disaster such as Deepwater Horizon, just as it did not prevent the failure of many financial institut...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage
Kaplan, Robert S.; Norton, David P.Book Chapter HBS-7678BC-EStrategyIn spite of increased adoption of strategy execution systems in recent years, strategy development and the links between strategy and operations remain ad hoc, varied, and fragmented. Having a comprehensive and integrated management system-with the Balanced Scorecard at its core-can help companies overcome the difficulties and frustration that most of them experience when attempting to implement their strategies. This chapter is excerpted from "...Starting at €8.20
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Plan the Strategy: Aligning the Organization for Effective Strategy Execution
Kaplan, Robert S.; Norton, David P.Book Chapter HBS-7686BC-EStrategyThe process of planning an organization's strategy converts statements of strategic direction into specific objectives, measures, targets, initiatives, and budgets that guide action and align the organization for effective strategy execution. This chapter addresses the translation of the strategy into a strategy map, built around strategic themes, and an associated Balanced Scorecard of measures and targets for each of the map's strategic objecti...Starting at €8.20
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Aligning Organizational Units and Employees: A Critical Step in the Strategy Execution Process
Kaplan, Robert S.; Norton, David P.Book Chapter HBS-7688BC-EStrategyA truly effective management system for aligning business unit strategy with operations must address how strategy is integrated across diverse organizational units, and how to align employees with the strategy. This chapter describes the best practices companies use to align business units, support units, and employees to strategy. This chapter is excerpted from "Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage."Starting at €8.20
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Plan Operations: Align Process Improvement Programs
Kaplan, Robert S.; Norton, David P.Book Chapter HBS-7690BC-EStrategyPerformance that depends on the power of individual leaders has generally proven unsustainable over the long term. Unless an organization links its strategy to its governance and operational processes, it won't be able to sustain its successes. This chapter discusses the linkage of strategy to process improvements. This chapter is excerpted from "Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage."Starting at €8.20
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Operational and Strategy Review Meetings: Keeping the Organization on a Strategic Trajectory for Breakthrough Performance
Kaplan, Robert S.; Norton, David P.Book Chapter HBS-7691BC-EStrategyWith strategy and operational plans in place, the enterprise embarks on executing the strategy: producing and delivering products and services to customers, implementing initiatives, and improving processes. However, like mission control after a spaceship has been launched, the enterprise needs to continually monitor and adjust its performance to achieve strategic objectives. Managers guide the enterprise by holding a structured set of meetings t...Starting at €8.20
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Market Research for a New Product Introduction (Brief Case) (Spanish version)
Rangan, V. Kasturi; Yong, SunruCase HBS-412S05Marketingconsumer marketing, market research, new product introduction, and quantitative analysis. TruEarth Healthy Foods, a maker of gourmet pastas, sauces, and meals, wants to build on its successful introduction of fresh whole grain pasta by introducing a similar product concept for pizza. In an increasingly competitive market, TruEarth is focused on beating its competition and wants to act quickly and decisively. The company conducts extensive market...Starting at €8.20
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Launching the Credit Card in Romania (Brief Case) (Spanish version)
Rangan, V. Kasturi; Yong, SunruCase HBS-414S12StrategyWinner of the 2014 Case Centre Award in the category of "Economics, Politics and Business Environment." When students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. In 2006, the country manager for Alpen Bank in Romania, Gregory Carle, considers whether to recommend the launch of a credit card business. The firm rejected the idea several years earlier because of poor ...Starting at €8.20
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Andrew Ryan at VC Brakes (Spanish version)
Cespedes, Frank V.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-915S01Leadership and People ManagementAn aftermarket brake component manufacturer, VC Brakes, is bought out by a global automotive parts corporation after the 2008 financial crisis. Unlike its previous parent company, the new owner attempts to change VC Brakes' autocratic management style and finger-pointing culture with a Total Quality Management (TQM) program. Andrew Ryan is a senior manager at VC Brakes. With the guidance of a strong mentor and a reputation as a successful change ...Starting at €8.20
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Meli Marine (Spanish version)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Yong, SunruCase HBS-414S03StrategyMeli Marina, una empresa de transporte de contenedores, se enfrenta a una decisión estratégica importante después de una oportunidad de adquisición en sí misma ofrece interesantes. Fundada en 1974 por la familia Chang, la empresa con sede en Singapur ha hecho un hueco en el mercado del transporte intra-Asia. Después de años de éxito, la erosión de las condiciones de negocio causaron una crisis financiera y un nuevo CEO, David Tian, se trajeron....Starting at €8.20