Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Natural Gas and Its Role in the New Energy Dynamics
Donald Kennedy, Debra SchifrinCase SGSB-P83-EEconomics“Natural Gas and Its Role in the New Energy Dynamics” presents a comprehensive look at new natural gas extraction technology (hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” and horizontal drilling), as well as the economic and climate effects of the recent dramatic increase in unconventional natural gas production and consumption. It discusses the impact of the low natural gas prices in the U.S., as well as the lucrative arbitrage opportunities in transporti...Starting at €8.20
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Seven-Eleven Japan (Spanish Version)
Saito, Hide; Van, Horne, Steve; Koshijima, Casey; Ueda, Takafumi; Whang, SeungjinCase SGSB-GS18ESStrategyEl caso fue revisado en marzo de 2011 para presentar información sobre los resultados de la compañía en 2007 y preparar a los estudiantes para las discusiones de los problemas que enfrentan en 2008 (incluidos en el B y C de los casos). Seven-Eleven, Inc., fundada en 1927 en Dallas, Texas, fue el mayor operador, franquiciador y licenciante de tiendas a nivel mundial. A partir de 2004, tenía 22.648 unidades en todo el mundo, sirviendo 6 millones de...Starting at €8.20
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Nuria Chinchilla: el poder de cambiar la empresa
Apfeffer, Jeffrey; Anderson, Megan ElisabethCase SGSB-OB67ESStrategyEn 1993, Nuria Chinchilla había completado recientemente su tesis doctoral en IESE Business School en Barcelona, sobre el tema de la rotación organizacional, sin un enfoque particular en las mujeres, los arreglos laborales flexibles o los problemas laborales. Ella eligió permanecer en el IESE, donde había trabajado desde principios de la década de 1980 como profesora asistente. Para el año 2003, poco más de una década después, había alcanzado e...Starting at €8.20
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AGC Inc. in 2019: "Your Dreams, Our Challenge"
Kato, Masanori; Schaede, Ulrike; O'Reilly, CharlesCase SGSB-OB103-ELeadership and People ManagementAsahi Glass Co., Ltd. in 2014 was the world’s largest glass company, but the company faced flat revenues and increased global competition. Several of its flagship businesses projected few prospects for growth unless the company could develop new products and identify competitive strengths to compete within the rapidly changing global economy. AGC held leading global market shares in four major products: architectural glass, automotive glass, quar...Starting at €8.20
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The HBT Merger (China Roles Version)
Tiedens L; Melvin S; Levine Y; Cronkite J; Hoyt D; Sutherland SCase SGSB-L22CHN-ELeadership and People ManagementThis is a role-play case, intended for use in a leadership development course for MBA students. The case has four roles, two each for students playing U.S.- and China-based managers. There are two versions of the case, one for students playing the role of U.S.-based managers (L-22US), and one for students playing the role of China-based managers (L-22CHN). Each version has a set of common facts, plus a set of facts known only to that side. Th...Starting at €8.20
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The HBT Merger (U.S. Roles Verison)
Tiedens L; Melvin S; Levine Y; Cronkite J; Hoyt D; Sutherland SCase SGSB-L22US-ELeadership and People ManagementThis is a role-play case, intended for use in a leadership development course for MBA students. The case has four roles, two each for students playing U.S.- and China-based managers. There are two versions of the case, one for students playing the role of U.S.-based managers (L-22US), and one for students playing the role of China-based managers (L-22CHN). Each version has a set of common facts, plus a set of facts known only to that side. Th...Starting at €8.20
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Seven-Eleven Japan
Seungjin, Whang, Hide, Saito, Steve, Van, Horne, Casey, Koshijima, Takafumi, UedaCase SGSB-GS18-EService and Operations ManagementSeven-Eleven, Inc., founded in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, was the world's largest operator, franchisor, and licensor of convenience stores. As of 2004, it had 22,648 units worldwide, serving 6 million customers a day (www.7-eleven.com). Of these stores, approximately 8,600 were located in Japan and operated or franchised by Seven Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. (SEJ). Most of the remaining stores were located in North America. This case describes Seven-E...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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One Belt One Road: Chinese Strategic Investment in the 21st Century
Scheve, K; , Zhang, RCase SGSB-P87-EEconomicsIt is September 2013. The new Chinese President Xi Jinping will soon launch his tour in Central Asia. On this tour, the President is deciding whether to launch a grand investment strategy, which he calls “One Belt One Road” (OBOR). Through this plan, he hopes to achieve a range of economic, domestic, and geopolitical goals. Economically, China needs to transition into a growth model that is sustainable but still delivers high growth rates. Dom...Starting at €8.20
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The Chinese Wireless Communications Industry in 2012 and Beyond: An Industry Note
Burgelman, R; Gang, Zheng,, Yajuan, WangCase SGSB-SM227-EStrategyThis industry note provides an extensive overview of the wireless communications industry in China at the end of 2012. At the time China had over 1.1 billion mobile subscribers, and the country was predicted to have 500 million smartphones in use by the end of 2013. The note discusses the industry’s value chain (carriers, device manufactures, component providers, content and applications providers, and telecom equipment providers), and the role o...Starting at €8.20