HBSP (USA)
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Scaling Well by Doing Good: Motivating Talent at b.good
Gino, Francesca; Green, Paul; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-916031-ELeadership and People ManagementBoston-based fast-casual chain, b.good, was founded on the idea of healthy food, sourced locally, and prepared in-store. They'd worked to build a value-based business, and worked hard to cultivate a sense of family--among employees, customers and suppliers. In 2015, they had entered a period of substantial growth, with the company doubling in size over the past 12 months, and plans to double again over the coming twelve months. The management fel...Starting at €8.20
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Pal's Sudden Service-Scaling an Organizational Model to Drive Growth
Pisano, Gary P.; Gino, Francesca; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-916052-EService and Operations ManagementPal's Sudden Service has developed a unique operating model and organizational culture in the quick service restaurant business. With a deep emphasis on process control and improvement, zero defects, extensive training, and a high level of employee engagement, Pal's has been able to achieve excellent operating and financial performance. The case examines the challenges it potentially faces as it contemplates growing the chain significantly from t...Starting at €8.20
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Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (A) (Spanish version)
Desai, Mihir A.; Meyer, Elizabeth A.Case HBS-215S06FinanceThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). By the end of 2013, Apple had $137 billion dollars in cash and marketable securities. This case explores how companies can generate such large amounts of cash and how and if they should distribute it to shareholders, especially in the face of shareholder pressure. In the process, students are asked to ...Starting at €8.20
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Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (B) (Spanish version)
Desai, Mihir A.; Meyer, Elizabeth A.Case HBS-215S07FinanceThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). This case is meant to accompany Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (A) and details the results of Apple's Q2 2013 earnings call.Starting at €5.74
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Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (B)
Desai, Mihir A.; Meyer, Elizabeth A.Case HBS-214094-EFinanceThe Inside the Case video that accompanies this case includes teaching tips and insight from the author (available to registered educators only). This case is meant to accompany Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (A) and details the results of Apple's Q2 20Starting at €5.74
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Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (A) and (B), Teaching Note
Desai, Mihir A.; Meyer, Elizabeth A.Teaching Note HBS-215022-EFinanceThis is the teaching note to HBS case 214-085: Financial Policy at Apple, 2013 (A).Starting at €0.00
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, LukeCase HBS-415023-ELeadership and People ManagementWith 24,000 staff and over 300 stores, Belk Inc. sought to replace its entirely manual labor scheduling system with an automated software solution from Reflexis. Belk hoped the upgrade would simplify scheduling, reduce time employees spent in non-customer-facing roles, and result in improved allocation of resources through the use of big data, thereby increasing sales productivity. Like many other retailers, Belk expected the benefits from automa...Starting at €8.20
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Currencies and International Stock Returns (Spanish version)
Desai, Mihir A.; Luchs, Kathleen; Meyer, Elizabeth A.; Veblen, Mark F.Case HBS-207S16FinanceWhat do international stocks contribute to the portfolio of a U.S. investor? How do currencies interact with stock price movements in determining the benefits of international diversification? This case helps students compare the risks and returns of foreign stock markets with each other and with the U.S. market and to examine the risks and returns of international diversification. Students must calculate returns, adjust for currencies, derive co...Starting at €8.20
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Merger Integration at Bank of America: The TrustWeb Project
Pisano, Gary P.; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-610054-EService and Operations ManagementThis case explores project management in a large organization through the eyes of a young project manager, Mike Morris. Morris is tasked with leading a project within the overall merger integration effort at Bank of America. Morris encounters difficulties with managing stakeholders, setting requirements, and reporting progress.Starting at €8.20
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Belk: Towards Exceptional Scheduling, Teaching Note
Bernstein, Ethan S.; Kesavan, Saravanan; Staats, Bradley R.; Hassall, Luke; Qu, KathyTeaching Note HBS-417059-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 415023.Starting at €0.00