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Luotang Power: Variances Explained
Simons, Robert L.; Chapman, Craig JCase HBS-913533-EAccounting and ControlThe general manager of Luotang Power, a coal-fired power plant located in central China, reviews annual results before a meeting with the board of directors. He thought the company performed well during the year and both plant availability and fuel economy had improved over the previous year. However, the positive performance does not show in the financial results and he must investigate before presenting to the board. He considers performing a v...Starting at €8.20
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Luotang Power: Variances Explained, Teaching Note
Simons, Robert L.; Chapman, Craig JTeaching Note HBS-913534-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for Product #913533Starting at €0.00
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WeChat: A Global Platform
Shih, Willy; Yu, Howard; Liu, FangCase HBS-615049-EKnowledge and CommunicationWeChat was developed by Tencent Holdings as a lightweight messaging platform. As it grew quickly to become the most popular messaging app in China, it added a range of products and services that sat on top that were designed to appeal to a broad range of consumers and businesses. Official accounts, WeChat payment, and online to offline features expanded its reach, but the core question was whether the company could break out from its home market ...Starting at €8.20
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The 7 Questions to Ask (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.Article HBS-R1011GStrategyAn economic downturn can quickly expose the shortcomings of your business strategy. But can you identify its weak points in good times as well? And can you focus on those weak points that really matter? Drawing on some 25 years of research, Harvard Business School professor Robert Simons identifies seven questions all executives should ask in order to ensure their strategies' success. Have you identified your primary customer? Decided whether sha...Starting at €8.20
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Luotang Power: Variances Explained (Spanish Version)
Simons, Robert L.; Chapman, Craig JCase HBS-914S06Accounting and ControlEl gerente general de Luotang de energía, una planta eléctrica de carbón ubicada en el centro de China, revisa los resultados anuales antes de una reunión con el consejo de administración. Él pensaba que la empresa tuvo un buen desempeño durante el año y tanto la disponibilidad de la planta y la economía de combustible ha mejorado respecto al año anterior. Sin embargo, el buen comportamiento no se muestra en los resultados financieros y tiene que...Starting at €8.20