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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Zara: Managing Stores for Fast Fashion
Ton, Zeynep; Corsi, Elena; Dessain, VincentCase HBS-610042-EService and Operations ManagementPablo Isla, the CEO of Zara, wanted to improve operational efficiencies in managing its store network. In particular, he wanted to improve labor productivity at the stores. He considered outsourcing certain store operations to third parties, changing the way store managers were compensated, and creating formal operating procedures for store operations. But he knew he had to be careful. Could an emphasis on improving labor productivity hurt other ...Starting at €8.20
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Ferrari
Thomke, Stefan; Corsi, Elena; Nimgade, AshokCase HBS-618047-EKnowledge and CommunicationFerrari is among the world's most powerful brands but how the company operates has remained mysterious. The case reveals the inner workings of the company - the Ferrari Way - from the way it designs, produces, and markets its cars, to how its leadership team is driving future growth. Central to Ferrari's strategy is its response to disruptive changes in the automotive industry and their impact on the company's products and brand.Starting at €8.20
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PlaNet Finance: Broad Scope in Microfinance
Hagiu, Andrei; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-708441-EPlaNet Finance was a French NGO providing technical support and training services to microfinance institutions (i.e., institutions providing financial services to the poor) and other microfinance actors, rating of microfinance institutions and management, and advisory services to microfinance investors and investment funds. Furthermore, it was creating a network of microfinance banks through a microfinance holding company. However, in a context o...Starting at €8.20
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Blackstone's Investment in Intelenet
Lerner, Josh; Bapat, Sandeep; Tahilyani, RachnaCase HBS-213036-EEntrepreneurshipThree years had passed since Blackstone's investment in Intelenet Global Services, their third largest investment in India. Great progress had been made, but now a new challenge loomed. Globank, a large global bank, was Intelenet's largest customer. Intelenet's contract with Globank was set to expire in the next seven months, and all of Intelenet's assets and people working on the account, would move to Globank. Amit Dixit, managing director at t...Starting at €8.20
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Leading Culture Change at SEB
Edmondson, Amy C.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-621074-ELeadership and People ManagementThe Risk organization at SEB, a leading Nordic financial services group founded in 1856, undertook a culture change program focused on psychological safety, empathic listening, and strategic framing. The program enabled risk organization teams to make progress on strategic challenges and improved decision making processes. Chief Risk Officer Magnus Agustsson believed that the rest of SEB should go through a similar program. But it was not clear h...Starting at €8.20
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The Rise of Populism and Italy's Electoral "Tsunami"
Abdelal, Rawi; Roscini, Dante; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-719042-EEconomicsThe case explores several reasons behind the rise of populism in Italy and ponders the long-term sustainability of populist governments. Italy's March 2018 elections led to a populist government which included the right-wing League and the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement. To respect their electoral promises, the two parties came up with a budget plan which provided for a public deficit at 2.4%, a figure higher than what the previous administra...Starting at €8.20
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Brazos Partners and Cheddar's Inc., Teaching Note
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnTeaching Note HBS-808055-EFinanceTeaching Note for [806069].Starting at €0.00
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Lion Capital and the Blackstone Group: The Orangina Deal, Teaching Note
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnTeaching Note HBS-808056-EFinanceTeaching Note for [807005].Starting at €0.00
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Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.: An IPO in India, Teaching Note
Lerner, Josh; Hardymon, G. Felda; Leamon, AnnTeaching Note HBS-809018-EFinanceTeaching Note for [807095].Starting at €0.00