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The Challenges of Corporate Innovation
Davila, Antonio; Joost KorverCase E-213-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe case describes the challenges of a new manager appointed to run the innovation initiative of a large multinational. The corporate CEO supports the need for innovation and sets up a dedicated department. Gina, the newly appointed manager, faces the decision of how to set up the department. She contemplates several options including consulting to business units, training and running innovation projects. In trying to bring innovation to the corp...Starting at €8.20
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Compagnie du Froid, S.A.
Simons, Robert L.; Davila, AntonioCase HBS-197085-EAccounting and ControlThe owner of an ice cream company must evaluate the performance of three regional businesses. To do the analysis, students must flex the budget by seasonal temperature; calculate revenue, volume, price, and efficiency variances; analyze the effects of traStarting at €8.20
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Schneider Electric: Opening Up to External Innovation
Davila, AntonioCase HBS-119061-EAccounting and ControlSchneider Electric has put together a structure to fulfill its needs to address the changes in technologies and markets that promise to redefine its markets. Case protagonists have to evaluate whether these solutions are enough to satisfy these needs and how to make them as effective as possible. Schneider Electric competes in tough but stable markets around energy management, automation, and control of infrastructures ranging from homes to produ...Starting at €8.20
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Los retos de la innovación corporativa
Davila, Antonio; Joost KorverCase E-213Entrepreneurship, StrategyEl caso describe los desafíos por los que pasa una directiva a la hora de activar la innovación en una gran multinacional. El CEO respalda su iniciativa y se establece un departamento con este propósito. Así, Gina, como recién nombrada directora de la compañía, debe decidir la configuración del departamento. Contempla varias opciones, como convertirlo en consultora para las unidades de negocio, que se dedique a la formación o que ejecute proyecto...Starting at €8.20
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Dore-Dore (Spanish version)
Hammond, Janice H.; Wong, AudrisCase HBS-604S10Service and Operations ManagementDore-Dore, a French manufacturer of socks and children's knitwear, has just converted a portion of its knitwear operations to a flexible modular system to allow faster response and greater flexibility. The case provides an opportunity to assess the changes in knitwear operations, and to evaluate whether a similar conversion to modular is appropriate for socks. Other opportunities for lead-time reduction can also be examined. Can be used to illust...Starting at €8.20