HBSP (USA)
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Harrah's Entertainment
Gompers, Paul A.; Mugford, Kristin; Kim, J. DanielCase HBS-213054-EFinanceThis case examines the issues of establishing a capital structure for the leveraged buyout of Harrah's Casino.Starting at €8.20
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School Specialty, Inc.
Gilson, Stuart C.; Mugford, KristinCase HBS-214084-EFinanceSet in 2013, School Specialty was a financially troubled supplier of educational products to primary and secondary schools in the United States. The company planned to file Chapter 11 in order to address its excessive debt load, but needed to arrange debtor-in-possession financing to provide liquidity while in bankruptcy. The company has received a financing proposal from its existing term loan lender that includes some aggressive and unusual fea...Starting at €8.20
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Scaling Well by Doing Good: Motivating Talent at b.good
Gino, Francesca; Green, Paul; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-916031-ELeadership and People ManagementBoston-based fast-casual chain, b.good, was founded on the idea of healthy food, sourced locally, and prepared in-store. They'd worked to build a value-based business, and worked hard to cultivate a sense of family--among employees, customers and suppliers. In 2015, they had entered a period of substantial growth, with the company doubling in size over the past 12 months, and plans to double again over the coming twelve months. The management fel...Starting at €8.20
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, LukeCase HBS-415023-ELeadership and People ManagementWith 24,000 staff and over 300 stores, Belk Inc. sought to replace its entirely manual labor scheduling system with an automated software solution from Reflexis. Belk hoped the upgrade would simplify scheduling, reduce time employees spent in non-customer-facing roles, and result in improved allocation of resources through the use of big data, thereby increasing sales productivity. Like many other retailers, Belk expected the benefits from automa...Starting at €8.20
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Pal's Sudden Service-Scaling an Organizational Model to Drive Growth
Pisano, Gary P.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-916052-EService and Operations ManagementPal's Sudden Service has developed a unique operating model and organizational culture in the quick service restaurant business. With a deep emphasis on process control and improvement, zero defects, extensive training, and a high level of employee engagement, Pal's has been able to achieve excellent operating and financial performance. The case examines the challenges it potentially faces as it contemplates growing the chain significantly from t...Starting at €8.20
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Merger Integration at Bank of America: The TrustWeb Project
Pisano, Gary P.; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-610054-EService and Operations ManagementThis case explores project management in a large organization through the eyes of a young project manager, Mike Morris. Morris is tasked with leading a project within the overall merger integration effort at Bank of America. Morris encounters difficulties with managing stakeholders, setting requirements, and reporting progress.Starting at €8.20
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Codelco Copper Mines (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.; Fuller, Virginia A.Case HBS-610S13Information TechnologiesCodelco era una empresa minera de cobre chilena, ampliamente considerado como una de las firmas más administrados profesionalmente en América del Sur, a pesar del hecho de que era propiedad del Gobierno 100%. Una empresa de $ 10.5 mil millones en 2005, Codelco enfrenta al reto de la incorporación de tecnología de la información en sus procesos de producción, los cuales habían sido históricamente muy Manual en la naturaleza. los intentos de respue...Starting at €8.20
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling, Teaching Note
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, Luke; Qu, KathyTeaching Note HBS-417059-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 415023.Starting at €0.00
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The TARP Bailouts: Saving the Banking and Automotive Industries
Mugford, KristinCase HBS-218107-EFinanceComparison of the U.S. Government response, using the $700 billion TARP fund, to downturns in the banking and auto industries during the global financial crisis.Starting at €8.20
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Sears: The Demise of an American Icon
Mugford, Kristin; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-219106-EFinanceIn 2019, ESL Investments' offer to purchase Sears Holdings out of bankruptcy, was accepted, despite opposition. Was this the best outcome? In 2019, ESL Investments' $5.2 billion offer to purchase Sears Holdings out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, was accepted, despite opposition from the company's unsecured creditors and other parties. ESL, which was led by Eddie Lampert, had acquired a stake in Sears following its 2005 merger with. Kmart. Lampert was ...Starting at €8.20