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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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Taco Bell Corp. (Spanish Version)
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Hallowell, RogerCase HBS-602S03Service and Operations ManagementJohn Martin, director general de Taco Bell, trae a la compañía en línea con sus competidores a través de un cambio gradual durante la década de 1980. A principios de 1990, que adopta enfoques innovadores para mejorar los niveles de servicio al tiempo que reduce los precios, proporcionando una clara ventaja competitiva. Ilustra el poder del pensamiento innovador en una industria de servicios y demuestra la importancia de un enfoque coordinado y ho...Starting at €8.20
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Taco Bell, Inc. (1983-1994) (Spanish Version)
Applegate, Lynda M.; Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Delong, DavidCase HBS-303S37Knowledge and CommunicationDetalla las acciones de John Martin, recién nombrado director general, ya que lleva Taco Bell a través de una década de cambios incrementales y radicales. Al final del caso, las ventas totales del sistema dentro de Taco Bell, una cadena de restaurantes de comida rápida estilo mexicano y una división de PepsiCo, han crecido de $ 700 millones en 1983 a $ 3.9 mil millones en 1994, y la compañía está gestionando más de 10.000 EAT en restaurantes y un...Starting at €8.20
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HealthCare.gov: The Crash and the Fix (B)
Schlesinger, Leonard A.; Bhayani, Paras D.Case HBS-315130-ELeadership and People ManagementA review of the process utilized by the Obama administration to create the Health Care.gov exchange and the problems that resulted from the implementation effort. This case provides the follow on strategy and processes utilized to get the site up and running after the initial failures of implementation.Starting at €5.74
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Centerbridge Partners and Great Wolf Resorts (B)
Lerner, Josh; Dionne, John D.; Migdal, AmramCase HBS-818024-EFinanceThe case examines the aftermath of the March 2015 Centerbridge Partners acquisition of Great Wolf Resorts, a North American family-oriented indoor water parks and hotel operator, from a private equity (PE) competitor, Apollo Global Management.Starting at €5.74
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Hony Capital and Jushi Group
Lerner, Josh; Bernstein, Shai; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-820040-EFinanceHony Capital, a multi-billion dollar private equity firm based in China, is investing in a subsidiary of Jushi Group, a Chinese company that is one of the world's largest fiberglass producers. The specific project will build a plant in the United States. In this case, students consider the value Hony can provide to Jushi, and must also determine how Hony will eventually exit the transaction, given the complexity around its structure.Starting at €8.20
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Apax Partners and Xerium S.A. (Spanish version)
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-806S01EntrepreneurshipIn 2002, Apax Partners had to decide whether to accept a less-than-perfect offer for one of its portfolio companies or to refinance it. This company, a maker of paper industry consumables with a global presence, had been purchased in 1999 and performed extremely well since then. Despite being a solid, cash-generative operation, it didn't excite a lot of interest in the market. An early exit at a good multiple would be helpful for Apax's current f...Starting at €8.20
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Iris Running Crane: December 2009
Rhodes-Kropf, Matthew; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-810073-EEntrepreneurshipIris Running Crane, an MBA candidate, must choose among three different job offers in private equity. One is with a top-tier megafund buyout operation; the second with a geographically focused mid-market fund; and the third with a one-time top-tier fund that is trying to reposition itself as a turnaround expert, starting with its own portfolio. Iris must consider the advantages and drawbacks of each position, and how each will help her achieve he...Starting at €8.20
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Angels in British Columbia
Lerner, Josh; Hellmann, Thomas; Ilyaszade, IlkinCase HBS-811100-EEconomicsThe case study provides an overview of the angel investment practices and describes government policies towards angel and venture capital investing in British Columbia, Canada. It focuses in particular on the Equity Capital Program (BCECP henceforth), which provides tax credits to private equity investors that meet several eligibility criteria. The case study is written from the point of view of a policy maker, with a perspective on the entire ec...Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Private Equity in Developing Countries
Lerner, Josh; Leamon, Ann; Vase, AbishaiCase HBS-811102-EFinanceThis note provides an overview of private equity in emerging markets as of late 2009.Starting at €8.20