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Sany's Cross-Border Acquisition, Integration, and Strategic Renewal
Libo Fan; Paul W. Beamish; Bess (Huifang) GengCase IVEY-9B16M191-EStrategyIn 2012, Germany-based Putzmeister was acquired by China-based SANY, the largest concrete machinery manufacturer in the world. By early 2015, the degree and extent of integration was still incomplete, which put pressure on SANY’s management. SANY focused mainly on the Chinese domestic market, whereas Putzmeister had an established brand and good experience in international markets. Should the acquisition integration focus only on Putzmeister, or ...Starting at €8.20
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Jordi Viñolas: Recruitment for New Spin-Off (A)
Campos Capelastegui, Joseba; Lee, Yih-TeenCase DPO-133-ELeadership and People ManagementJordi Viñolas, General Manager of CEIT, had to find a specific person to start a new company. He had to clearly define the profile of the person, and select the candidates so as to make sure the new company could run smoothly. Information about the company, its products and the nature of its work are provided so that readers may help Jordi make the right decision.Starting at €8.20
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Hisense's Internationalization Dilemma: Co-Operation with Loewe
Su Liu; Paul W. BeamishCase IVEY-9B17M155-EKnowledge and Communication, StrategyHisense Co., Ltd. (Hisense) was the fourth-largest television maker in the world, but its market share and brand recognition remained low in Europe. Therefore, strengthening its branding and improving its sales there were priorities for the Chinese company. In 2013, Hisense was considering whether to establish a strategic alliance with the German high-end television manufacturer Loewe AG (Loewe). Despite having a good reputation, Loewe was suffer...Starting at €8.20
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Gaudí y la Sagrada Família: dirigir sin estar presente
Lee, Yih-Teen; Ribera, Alberto; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase DPO-424Leadership and People ManagementEl caso explica la vida y el arte del conocido arquitecto Antoni Gaudí a partir de su obra más famosa, el aún inacabado Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia). El caso examina las influencias de su arte y su visión, el proceso de crecimiento y evolución del proyecto de la Sagrada Família y la continuación de la construcción del templo tras su muerte, hace casi un siglo. Este caso tiene el objetivo de deba...Starting at €8.20
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Gaudí and La Sagrada Familia: Leading Beyond Presence
Lee, Yih-Teen; Ribera, Alberto; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase DPO-424-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case discusses the life and art of renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, focusing on his most famous work, the still unfinished Expiatory Temple of La Sagrada Família. The case examines the influences on his art and his vision, the process in which the project of La Sagrada Família grew and evolved, and how construction has proceeded after his death, nearly a century ago.Starting at €8.20
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Beiersdorf AG: Expanding Nivea's Global Reach
Paul W. Beamish; Vanessa HasseCase IVEY-9B13M016-EStrategyIn 2012, two years after a major restructuring project had begun at German skin care producer Beiersdorf, the process was still ongoing. The new chief executive officer (CEO) inherited several challenges from his predecessor, including the difficult implementation of the new transnational strategy, opposition from employees and the work council, and ineffective market-entry strategies (especially in China). Strong competitors and a slow rate of e...Starting at €8.20