HBSP (USA)
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U.S. Universities and Technology Transfer
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Lerner, Josh; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-812016-EEntrepreneurshipTechnology transfer from U.S. universities to industry has increased dramatically in the last 25 years. Reviews the history of technology transfer with particular emphasis on the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. It then examines how universities responded to Bayh-Dole, the growth of technology transfer offices, and compares how three different universities (MIT, Stanford, and Harvard) approach technology transfer. Provides an overview of the technology tra...Starting at €8.20
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Anne Riley: Laid Off (Spanish Version)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-616S16Leadership and People ManagementEste caso describe la experiencia de Anne Riley, analista de capital privado de 28 años, que fue despedido en 2008. El caso explora las emociones que siente en todo el proceso y cómo se manejó la experiencia.Starting at €8.20
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Comercializando la "Laptop de $100 dólares" (C)
Quelch, John A.; Chen, DavidCase HBS-511S12MarketingEn octubre de 2007, la OLPC informó retrasos en la producción y se perdió la fecha de envío. A principios de noviembre, el PC $ 100 por fin entró en producción, con envíos iniciales previstas para Uruguay y Mongolia, y la mitad del mes puso en marcha el programa "Give One, Get One". Permitió a los consumidores en los EE.UU. y Canadá, que tenían la opción de comprar un OLPC por $ 400, más del doble del costo de producción estimado de $ 188 para ca...Starting at €5.74
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Lehman Brothers
Nicholas, Tom; Chen, DavidCase HBS-810106-EEntrepreneurshipIn 2008, the U.S. financial system was in a state of crisis and Lehman Brothers went from a major Wall Street investment bank to an insolvent institution. It was a swift end for a firm that had its beginnings over 150 years prior. What would be the firm's legacy? And how, if at all, had its activities changed the course of American history?Starting at €8.20
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Fiat-Chrysler Alliance: Launching the Cinquecento in North America
Pisano, Gary P.; Andrews, Phillip; Di Fiore, AlessandroCase HBS-611037-ETo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Fiat ended its 27-year absence in the North American automobile market when the first Cinquecento (500)-a very small, iconic Italian car that had strong sales in Europe-was delivered on March 10, 2011. The Italian automaker re-entered the market through an alliance with Chrysler, the American automaker Fiat acquired in April 2009. For Laura Soave, Chrysler Group's head of Fi...Starting at €8.20
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(PRODUCT) RED (A)
Moon, Youngme; Norton, Michael I.; Chen, DavidCase HBS-509013-EMarketingDescribes the launch and initial results of the (PRODUCT) RED campaign, a social marketing initiative conceived of by U2's Bono and Bobby Shriver to combat AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The company licensed the (RED) brand to partner companies, which initially included Gap, Apple, Motorola, Armani, and American Express. The business model was structured to benefit partner companies by increasing consumer purchases - of (RED)-branded products such a...Starting at €8.20
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(PRODUCT) RED (B)
Moon, Youngme; Norton, Michael I.; Chen, DavidCase HBS-509014-EMarketingUpdates the (PRODUCT) RED (A) case through early 2008, including announcements of new partner relationships (with Hallmark, Microsoft, and Dell) as well as new communications initiatives.Starting at €5.74
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Henry J. Kaiser and the Art of the Possible
Mayo, Anthony J.; Benson, Mark; Chen, DavidCase HBS-408072-EEntrepreneurshipFrom his humble beginnings as a local salesman in New York, Henry J. Kaiser rose to become one of the leading industrialists of 20th century America. Though he had no technical engineering training, Kaiser mastered the management and execution of plans for several large scale projects that contributed to the growth and improvement of contemporary America, including the Hoover Dam, one of the wonders of the modern world. During World War II, when ...Starting at €8.20
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The American Dream in History
Nicholas, Tom; Chen, DavidCase HBS-808134-EEntrepreneurshipStarting at €8.20
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Gene Patents (A)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Kiron, David; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-811089-EEntrepreneurshipIn March 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Sweet overturned 30 years of legal precedent and ruled that unaltered human genes could not be patented. This case reviews patent law and how it relates to our increasing knowledge of the Human Genome. The case issues deal with the potential implications of Judge Sweet's decision for biotechnology entrepreneurs and investors.Starting at €8.20