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Ducati: En busca de la magia (A)
Mitchell, Jordan; Cassiman, BrunoCase DG-1507Innovation and Change, StrategyA principios de 2006, Federico Minoli, consejero delegado del fabricante italiano de motocicletas Ducati, se plantea diferentes opciones estratégicas. Tras haber liderado la compañía durante una importante fase de reorientación entre 1996 y 2001, Minoli observa que los ingresos de Ducati se han estancado entre 2002 y 2005, por lo que está concibiendo un plan para "relanzar" Ducati que pretende presentar a los inversores para recabar su apoyo con ...Starting at €8.20
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Fresatrice Bertone Group: financiación en tiempos de crisis
Martínez Abascal, EduardoCase F-871FinanceEste caso trata sobre una empresa italiana productora de máquinas-herramienta (fresadoras), un producto de alto precio en un sector muy competitivo y muy cíclico. Habla del sistema de producción taylor, sumamente complicado y con mucho stock de producto en curso. El caso presenta los efectos de la recesión en la cuenta de PyG y balances y las posibles soluciones.Starting at €8.20
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Michael Eisner at Disney
Mitchell, Jordan; Miller, PaddyCase DPO-61-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People ManagementThis case deals with a proven successful leader in entertainment (Michael Eisner) in a time of leadership crisis. At the time of this case, Eisner is managing an internal and external revolt. Students must unearth the key points of Eisner's leadership, including how he manages people, his communication ability, his propensity to risk taking and his track record in developing other leaders. In looking at Eisner's leadership, students will have t...Starting at €8.20
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Infosys Technologies: Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaCase E-81-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipThis case documents the evolution of Infosys Technologies from its humble beginnings in 1981 to its position in 2004 as one of the most admired companies in India, with revenues exceeding US$ 1 billion, profits of US$ 270 million (CAGR in revenues and profits of approximately 60% over the past 10 years), and a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. The case focuses on the values of the founders, and the extent to which these values have allowed...Starting at €8.20
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The KLM Approach to Alliances
Mitchell, Jordan; Ariño, Africa; Ozcan, PinarCase SM-1530-EStrategyWhen it teamed up with Northwest Airlines of the US in 1989, KLM became Europe¿s first airline to begin a major cross-border airline alliance. What followed was a series of pan-continental alliances resulting in the formation of Star Alliance, oneworld and Skyteam. This case study highlights the main milestones in the development of KLM¿s major alliances focusing primarily on Northwest with additional details on relationships with Kenya Airways, ...Starting at €8.20
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Saga Falabella: Investing in a New Store
Hepp R.; Prada A.; Martínez Abascal, EduardoCase F-776-EFinanceSaga Falabella, the largest department store chain in Latin America, is considering opening a new store in Arequipa. The profit-loss accounts, balance sheets and asset and shareholder cashflows are analyzed, as well as profitability, project risks, and other factors which could influence the decision. A discussion is presented of which cashflows should be included in the project, and which should not.Starting at €8.20
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The MBO of Hoffmann Saveurs - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Vergara, CarlesTeaching Note FT-107-EFinanceA business that makes flavors for use in the food industry (for example, lemon vodka, apple tequila, strawberry yogurt). Large clients. It has a turnover of ?15 million. The founder and owner wants to retire and is considering selling the business. The two main executives decide to buy him out with the help of a private equity fund specializing in mezzanine debt and junior debt.Starting at €0.00
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Granja de Cerdos Martí. Decisión de inversión
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Gil, CristinaCase F-946FinanceLa familia Martí (Plana de Vic, Cataluña, España) se ha dedicado durante siglos a la industria porcina. En 2014 plantean una inversión de tres millones de euros en una nueva granja. Uno de los hijos sugiere diversificar e invertir en bolsa. El caso discute los pros y contras de cada opción, con especial énfasis en criterios alternativos con tal de decidir más allá del riesgo y del retorno: la inclinación personal, el prestigio, el poder, etc. Est...Starting at €8.20
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El MBO de Hoffmann Saveurs
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Vergara, CarlesCase F-927FinanceHoffmann Saveurs es una empresa dedicada a la producción y venta de sabores para la industria alimentaria (por ejemplo, para el vodka de limón, el tequila de manzana o el yogur de fresa). Cuenta con importantes clientes y un volumen de negocio de 15 millones. Su fundador y propietario ha decidido jubilarse y se está planteando venderla. Los dos principales directivos se plantean adquirir la empresa con la ayuda de un fondo privado de inversión e...Starting at €8.20
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Derivados financieros en Controladora Comercial Mexicana (CCM)
Mitchell, Jordan; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-859FinanceEl objetivo pedagógico principal del caso de Comercial Mexicana es mostrar el uso y abuso de los derivados. Comercial Mexicana, que es el tercer mayor minorista de alimentos y otros artículos de México, hizo frente a una posible quiebra en 2008 después de especular con moneda extranjera, lo que expuso a la compañía a una deuda de 1.900 millones de dólares.Starting at €8.20