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The Home Depot: Leadership in Crisis Management
Leonard, Herman B.; Epstein, Marc J.; Tritter, MelissaCase HBS-309055-EExamines the challenges The Home Depot faced in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Andrew. By providing 40,000-50,000 items sold by knowledgeable associates, The Home Depot became a destination place for customers in need of anything from shovels to a new kitchen sink or supplies to use in recovering from a hurricane or flood. Disasters are thus both a source of disruption to the company's operations and a sou...Starting at €8.20
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The Tzu Chi Foundation's China Relief Mission
Leonard, Herman B.; Chu, Yi KwanCase HBS-311015-EA faith-based organization from Taiwan has made considerable inroads in being able to operate effectively in mainland China. Is further expansion too risky?Starting at €8.20
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Roshan: Light at the End of the Tunnel in Afghanistan
Leonard, Herman B.; Dhanani, QahirCase HBS-310041-EStrategyRoshan is a highly successful telecommunications company founded by the Aga Khan fund for Economic Development in Afghanistan during an ongoing civil conflict. Company leaders must now decide financial and market strategy for the next phase of development of the company. Should they sell the company -- and reinvest the proceeds in another socially-oriented venture? Continue to operate and expand the company? Expand to other neighboring countries?Starting at €8.20