HBSP (USA)
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Wilderness Safaris: Ecotourism Entrepreneurship
Austin, James E.; Epler Wood, Megan; Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-318040-EStrategyWilderness Safaris sees itself as a conservation company that is built on a business model of providing high-end, premium-priced wildlife safaris in various locations in Africa. Dependent on functioning, healthy ecosystems for its long-term survivability as a business, it invests heavily in conservation efforts, both directly, with communities and governments, and with partners and competitors. It may be reaching saturation of the high-cost, high...Starting at €8.20
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Duke Energy y el Renacimiento Nuclear
Vietor, Richard H.K.; Reinhardt, Forest L.Case HBS-717S05EconomicsPara maximizar su eficacia, los casos de color deben imprimirse en color. Duke Energy, una empresa eléctrica de propiedad del inversor estadounidense, se enfrenta a miles de millones de dólares de decisiones sobre su mezcla de combustible futuro. En particular, sus líderes están considerando la construcción de nueva capacidad nuclear. Si esto es razonable depende, entre otras cosas, sobre el crecimiento de la demanda, los costos de capital, los p...Starting at €8.20
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CME Group (Spanish version)
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Weber, JamesCase HBS-718S03EconomicsEl caso describe el CME Group, bolsa de productos más grande del mundo, los futuros y opciones sobre futuros, la historia, la regulación y las decisiones estratégicas de la empresa enfrentó. CME Group se formó a partir de los intercambios más antiguas y conocidas en el mundo. Los operadores en el intercambio compran y venden contratos con el fin de cubrir el riesgo o especular sobre las tendencias de los precios futuros. En las últimas décadas el...Starting at €8.20
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Colbun and the Future of Chile's Power
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Hiatt, Shon R.Case HBS-713047-EEconomicsThis case is about Colbun, Chile's second largest electricity generator, which is facing significant uncertainty regarding the cost and availability of alternative energy sources. Problems with the contracted supply of natural gas and the volatility of oil prices, coupled with pressure from collective activists, force Colbun to revise its business strategy and its sourcing mix. The case also deals with the pros and cons of various energy sources ...Starting at €8.20
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Syngenta: Committing to Africa
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Shelman, MaryCase HBS-715010-EStrategyIn 2012, Syngenta, one of the world's largest agricultural input company, committed to build a $1 billion business in Africa over the next 10 years. In mid-2014, CEO Michael Mack and Africa Venture Team head Dimitri Pauwels are reviewing progress. Was the company's committment to Africa still relevant and achievable?Starting at €8.20
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Buildings and Energy
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Uludere Aragon, Nazli Z.Case HBS-708024-EPresents data on opportunities to conserve energy in buildings, which account for about a third of all energy use. Encourages readers to think about the impediments to energy efficiency in the buildings sector and the ways in which entrepreneurs can profitably surmount the obstacles.Starting at €8.20
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Mid-Missouri Energy: Ethanol from Corn
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Holbrook, Noel Michele; Weber, James; Sartor, KarlaCase HBS-711004-EEconomicsTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. MME is a farmer-owned cooperative that produces ethanol from corn. The cooperative has performed well in comparison to other producers but margins in the industry had declined as industry production levels neared market demand limits. MME farmers needed to decide whether to take advantage of their success and expand through acquisitions, whether they should sell the plant, o...Starting at €8.20
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Du Pont Freon Products Division (B) (Spanish Version)
Vietor, Richard H.K.; Reinhardt, Forest L.Case HBS-318S20EconomicsComplementa el caso (A).Starting at €5.74
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Timberland y el Compromiso con la Comunidad
Austin, James E.; Elias, JaanCase HBS-709S16Este caso se acompaña de un breve vídeo que se puede mostrar en clase o incluido en un Coursepack digital. Los instructores deben considerar el momento de hacer el video disponibles para los estudiantes, ya que puede revelar detalles clave de caso. The Timberland Co., un fabricante y distribuidor de calzado, ropa exterior y accesorios, se comprometió a instituir y comunicar un conjunto básico de valores a sus empleados, accionistas y consumidores...Starting at €8.20
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Patagonia (Spanish version)
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon; Kim, Hyun JinCase HBS-711S27StrategyPatagonia was deeply committed to the environment. This commitment, at times, conflicted with the company's goal to create the most innovative products in its industry. Patagonia's founder and executives welcomed imitation of both its environmental commitment and its culture. The question remained whether Patagonia's model would work well for a wide range of companies. In 2003, Patagonia executives were considering which products and markets woul...Starting at €8.20