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Philipp Justus at eBay Germany (C)
Hill, Linda A.; Stecker, Emily A.Case HBS-409029-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case traces the development of eBay Germany, eBay Inc., and the career of eBay Germany's first country manager, Philipp Justus. The case covers from 2000 through the fall of 2007. This case details how eBay Germany, once a small start-up, became one of eBay's most successful locations. The case reveals how Justus added seasoned leaders and structure to the group, while allowing for improvisation. The case also traces Justus's career, as he m...Starting at €5.74
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An Inspired Model... or a Misguided One? Oprah Winfrey's Dream School for Impoverished South African Girls
Applegarth, Claire; Bacon, Laura; Edwards, Alix; Kennedy, Kate; Schieffer, Stella; Yang, LinCase HBS-HKS129-EIn 2000, media superstar Oprah Winfrey promised the recently retired Nelson Mandela, first president of post-apartheid South Africa, that she would build his country a top-notch boarding school for disadvantaged girls. Her twin purpose was to use the power of education to help impoverished young girls with exceptional promise-girls much like herself as a child-realize their potential and transform their lives and, at the same time, to train a coh...Starting at €8.20