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Body Shop International (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.; Elderkin, Kenton W.; McQuade, KristaCase HBS-307S07StrategyDescribes the start-up and rapid growth of a company whose founder holds strong, non-traditional beliefs about the role of the corporation and its responsibility to society. After profiling Anita Roddick as a person, the case describes the anti-mainstream approach she took to building her highly successful business (no advertising, simple packaging, non-traditional R&D). After elaborating on the strong values she has imposed on the business, conc...Starting at €8.20
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Controversy over Executive Remuneration at BP
Narayanan, V.G.; Hartman, AshleyCase HBS-116063-EAccounting and ControlIn March 2016, BP disclosed that its Chief Executive Officer, Bob Dudley, would receive a $19.6 million compensation package, a 20% increase in total compensation over the previous year. BP justified the amount, emphasizing that the company delivered strong results despite an exceptionally challenging environment, which included a nearly 50% drop in oil prices. However, shareholders questioned the massive payout and ultimately rejected BP's remun...Starting at €8.20