Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear: Deciding Whether to Join Partners Healthcare
Bundorf, Mary, K; Pathipati, ACase SGSB-P92-EEconomicsThis case follows John Fernandez, CEO of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, as he evaluates whether or not his organization should join Partners HealthCare, the state’s largest healthcare provider. Starting in the mid-2000s, there was a growing trend towards provider consolidation in health care. Many physician practices joined larger groups or hospitals, while independent hospitals integrated into larger health systems. The case explores the causes an...Starting at €8.20
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FullBloom Baking Company
Foster G; Rosenthal SCase SGSB-E410-EEntrepreneurshipFullBloom Baking Company was started in 1989 by Karen Trilevsky to provide wholesome, all-natural and delicious baked goods to coffee shops in and around San Francisco, California. Over the last 20-plus years, FullBloom has grown to $35 million in revenues and over 200 employees. The case chronicles the benefits and challenges associated with FullBloom’s relationship with the coffee giant, Starbucks, over the years, starting with Trilevsky’s ten...Starting at €8.20
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Beautycounter
Grousbeck I; Rosenthal SCase SGSB-E456-EEntrepreneurshipThe case profiles Gregg Renfrew, the CEO and founder of Beautycounter, a non-toxic cosmetics company set to launch in January 2013. After developing a personal passion for the non-toxic goods space, Gregg decides in 2010 to launch her own company. She recruits Tim Mitchell, a long-time friend and mentor, as a board member and brand strategy consultant. Tim proves his value at the get go, but a series of inappropriate blowups at the office comb...Starting at €8.20