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Dou Group: Evaluación de Socios para el Garanti Bank
Khanna, Tarun; Palepu, Krishna G.; Bullock, Richard J.Case HBS-714S02Knowledge and CommunicationEn agosto de 2005, la dirección del Grupo Dogus de Turquía considera oportunidades para su empresa insignia, Garanti Bank, asociarse con una institución financiera extranjera. El caso describe el sector bancario turco y la posición de Garanti Bank dentro de ella, y le pide a los estudiantes a considerar si la asociación tiene sentido para Garanti y, si es así, qué licitador se debe seleccionar.Starting at €8.20
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China Rising: An Economic Snapshot
Abrami, Regina; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-308064-EEconomics"China Rising: An Economic Snapshot" provides readers with an overview of China's economic transformation, relying on economic data from a variety of sources. It is organized into three sections: (1) "The Big Picture" explores macroeconomic indicators, as well as those associated with the opportunities and constraints of the business environment; (2) "Regional Variation" makes a strong case for situating any analysis of China's economy in context...Starting at €8.20
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Seeking Skills, Finding Barriers: Vocational Training in Punjab (Sequel)
Khwaja, Asim; Datla, AnjaniCase HBS-KS1262-EEconomicsSupplement to case KS1261. In March 2012, a flagship vocational program in Punjab, Pakistan-the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF)-hit a roadblock. After months of planning, a pilot phase of training courses was launched in four of Punjab's poorest districts. The classes filled up, but the researchers in charge of evaluating PSDF's programs were worried. Earlier research indicated that a large portion of the target population-including a large...Starting at €8.20
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Primary Education in Pakistan: Show Me the Evidence
Datla, Anjani; Khwaja, AsimCase HBS-HKS772-EEconomicsThis case has two parts, a text-based case and a supplemental PowerPoint presentation. The case traces the evolution of an evidence-based research study on the education sector in Pakistan. In 2003, Atish (fictionalized character), a Pakistan-born, Harvard educated economist returns to his native Pakistan to help reform a lagging education system. But Atish unearths conflicting information on the state of education in his country. Despite large i...Starting at €8.20
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Primary Education in Pakistan: Show Me the Evidence Slides
Khwaja, Asim; Datla, AnjaniCase HBS-HKS792-EEconomicsPowerpoint Slide for HKS772Starting at €8.20
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China Construction America (A): The Road Ahead
Abrami, Regina; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-911408-ETo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. How did a Chinese state-owned construction company strike one deal after another in South Carolina despite political backlash and in New York where well-established competitors dominate? The case examines the U.S. market entry strategy of the CSCEC, China's leading state-owned construction company. It does so by way of the CEO of its U.S. subsidiary and his challenge to sust...Starting at €8.20
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Dogus Group: Weighing Partners for Garanti Bank
Khanna, Tarun; Palepu, Krishna G.; Bullock, Richard J.Case HBS-709401-EIn August 2005, the leadership of Turkey's Dogus Group considered opportunities for its flagship enterprise, Garanti Bank, to partner with a foreign financial institution. The case describes the Turkish banking industry and Garanti Bank's position within it, and asks students to consider whether partnership makes sense for Garanti and, if so, which bidder it should select.Starting at €8.20
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China Construction America (B): The Baha Mar Resort Deal
Abrami, Regina; Riddell, Malcolm; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-911411-ETo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Why is a Chinese state-owned construction company building the largest mega-resort and casino in the Caribbean? This case examines the intricate deal-making by which CSCEC, China's leading global engineering and construction contractor, emerged as a key market player. Having beat out Harrah's and other contenders for a stake in the Baha Mar Project, CSCEC now also has an equ...Starting at €5.74
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House of Tata: Acquiring a Global Footprint
Khanna, Tarun; Palepu, Krishna G.; Bullock, Richard J.Case HBS-708446-EStrategyChronicles the globalization of the Tata Group, one of India's largest business groups. Since 2000, many Tata Group operating companies have aggressively built international businesses, particularly through overseas acquisitions. After describing the globalization rationales and approaches of the major Tata Group companies, the case asks students to consider whether Tata Motors should pursue the acquisition of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands own...Starting at €8.20
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Blue River Capital
Palepu, Krishna G.; Khanna, Tarun; Bullock, Richard J.Case HBS-708448-EFinanceExamines the strategy and experience of Indian private equity firm Blue River Capital. Blue River was established in 2005 to invest primarily in middle market, particularly family-run, businesses in India. Blue River caters to this niche as an active investor, providing capital and working with portfolio companies to improve their corporate governance. Describes the challenges faced by Blue River in identifying investments, performing due diligen...Starting at €8.20