Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Royal Bank of Canada: Using People Strategy and Analytics to Drive Employee Performance (B)
Shaw, K; Schifrin, DCase SGSB-HR44B-EThis is the follow up case to “Royal Bank of Canada: Using People Strategy and Analytics to Drive Employee Performance (A).” This (B) case presents the results of the company’s two major people analytics projects, which are described in the (A) case. The first project used data to identify empirically the traits of great managers and subsequently identify who might or might not be a great manager. This enabled RBC to help those managers who could...Starting at €5.74
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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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BuildDirect: Constructing a Culture that can Weather the Storms
Sutton, R; Rao, H; Hinds, RCase SGSB-E526-EEntrepreneurshipAfter a delayed shipment of flooring materials impeded Jeff Booth’s ability to complete a construction project on schedule, he, along with cofounder Robert Banks, was determined to solve the inefficiency of the heavyweight building supply industry. They founded BuildDirect, an e-commerce company based on a sophisticated technology platform that optimized the shipment of home improvement products. Since its founding in 1999, BuildDirect faced se...Starting at €8.20
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San Leon Energy: Hydraulic Fracturing in Poland
Rice, C; Zagart, A; Myers, ACase SGSB-IB101-EThis case explores how to manage the political risks of using a controversial energy extraction technology in the European Union. San Leon Energy, an Irish energy firm, was committed to developing large unconventional shale gas reserves in Poland. To reach these reserves, San Leon needed to use a technique called hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). Pioneered in the United States during the early 2000s, fracking involved pumping a mixture of water...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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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
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Qihoo 360: A Subversive Tiger in the Internet Jungle
Harikesh Nair, Sheila MelvinCase SGSB-M355-EMarketingQihoo 360 Technology Company was a leading Internet platform company in China, the number one provider of Internet and mobile security products as measured by user base. The company entered China’s fiercely competitive Internet market relatively late and adopted the “freemium” model as the basis of its business. “In the beginning,” said Qihoo founder Zhou Hongyi, “Forget how to make money – focus on how to create a valuable service for every cons...Starting at €8.20