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China or the World A Financial Reporting Strategy for Hong Kong's Capital Markets
Ramanna, Karthik; Yu, Gwen; Donovan, G.A.Case HBS-112035-EEconomicsSet in 2010, the case discusses the strategic directions Hong Kong could pursue, particularly vis-a-vis China, as it seeks to preserve its preeminence in the region. In 2010, the Hong Kong Exchange announced that it would allow listed Chinese companies to report using Chinese GAAP without reconciliation to IFRS The exchange was responding to the demands of its largely Chinese clientele and also coping with increased global competition to attract ...Starting at €8.20
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InterfaceRAISE: Sustainability Consulting, Teaching Note
Toffel, Michael W.; Eccles, Robert G.Teaching Note HBS-612049-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching Note for 611-069.Starting at €0.00
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Global Sourcing at Nike
Hsieh, Nien-he; Toffel, Michael W.; Hull, OliviaCase HBS-619008-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). This case explores the evolution of Nike's global product sourcing strategy, in particular ongoing efforts to improve working conditions at its suppliers' factories. When the case opens in July 2018, Vice President of Sourcing Amanda Tucker and her colleagues in Nike's Global Sourcing and Manufacturing...Starting at €8.20
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China or the World A Financial Reporting Strategy for Hong Kong's Capital Markets, Teaching Note
Ramanna, Karthik; Yu, GwenTeaching Note HBS-112113-EEconomicsTeaching Note for 112035.Starting at €0.00
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Succession Planning at Samsung: The Merger Formula of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T, Teaching Note
Yu, GwenTeaching Note HBS-117069-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for case 117036.Starting at €0.00
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Intenseye: Powering Workplace Health and Safety with AI
Toffel, Michael W.; Abdel Aal, YoussefCase HBS-622037-EService and Operations ManagementIntenseye was a Turkey-based technology startup that deployed machine learning algorithms to workplace camera feeds in order to identify unsafe worker actions and unsafe working conditions, in order to help improve worker safety. The case describes how Intenseye's technology solution was developed, how it works, and their target clients. The case highlights the tradeoffs associated with facial recognition and privacy, and the challenges measuring...Starting at €8.20
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InterfaceRAISE: Sustainability Consulting
Toffel, Michael W.; Eccles, Robert G.; Taylor, CaseyCase HBS-611069-EService and Operations ManagementInterfaceRAISE is a sustainability management consulting firm created to leverage the capabilities of its parent company Interface Inc., a carpet manufacturer recognized as a global leader in corporate environmental sustainability. This case illustrates the challenges of turning an internal capability into a client facing revenue stream. This is made especially difficult by the fact that the parent company is a manufacturing firm and InterfaceR...Starting at €8.20
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Succession Planning at Samsung: The Merger Formula of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T
Yu, Gwen; Gray, TimCase HBS-117036-EAccounting and ControlA merger deal of two Samsung group companies becomes a center of a corruption scandal. The merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T was seen as a crucial step to transfer power to Lee Jae Yong, the heir of Samsung group. The deal was criticized to purposefully undervalue Samsung C&T's stocks to transfer wealth to Lee at the expense of the shareholders. Elliott Management, a New York-based hedge fund, launches a campaign urging shareholders to v...Starting at €8.20
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Genzyme Center (B)
Toffel, Michael W.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-610009-EService and Operations ManagementGenzyme Corporation is in the midst of planning its new corporate headquarters, which incorporates many innovative green building features. After learning that the building as planned would likely earn a LEED Silver rating, an intermediate score in the LEED green building rating scheme, the CEO charged the building team with exploring opportunities that would enable the building to earn the highest rating, LEED Platinum. Five additional green bui...Starting at €5.74
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The Hybrid Vehicle Market
Toffel, Michael W.; Uludere Aragon, Nazli Z.Case HBS-612084-EThis note describes the hybrid electic vehicle market, the results of different automaker strategies, and the environmental regulatory issues that can promote or inhibit market growth in the United States. Introduces students to the technologies and regulatory aspects of vehicles using alternative powertrains and fuels including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electic vehicles, and deisel engines. Enable students to evaluate the succes...Starting at €8.20