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Uncle Betty's: Toronto's Most Innovative Chef-quality Diner
Ariff Kachra; Qasim PiraniCase IVEY-9B14M050-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyA couple who had moved to a new home in Toronto noticed that the area did not offer any dining options similar to the New York diners they had loved in their four years of living there. The couple, who had two young children, could not find a place nearby that was child-friendly and served chef-quality food. Rather than waiting for someone else to fill the gap in the upscale neighbourhood, the couple opened Uncle Betty’s. The restaurant was succe...Starting at €8.20
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Rogers Communications Inc.
Ariff Kachra; Kevin MelhuishCase IVEY-9B11M015-EStrategyRogers Communications’ new president and chief executive officer (CEO) contemplated the future growth opportunities of the company. The CEO was taking control of Rogers at a high point — it was a powerful player in all areas of the telecommunications sector including wireless, television, Internet telephone, and landline telephone. However, competition in the industry was also at an all-time high and innovations were abounding. The CEO knew that ...Starting at €8.20
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Dr. Jack Perry, DDS
John S. Haywood-Farmer; Eleni MitsisCase IVEY-9B07C016-ELeadership and People ManagementDr. Jack Perry, a sole practitioner dentist in a small town in Ontario, had a meeting with one of his employees who suggested that there were several problems in the office. These include: low morale, lack of motivation to grow the business, fill cancellations, follow up on collections, and engage in cross-sell procedures. He had noticed these problems previously but felt unsure about his personnel and business management skills. Using his notes ...Starting at €8.20
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Loewen Group
Mary M. Crossan; Ariff KachraCase IVEY-9A98M008-EStrategyService Corporation International, the world's largest funeral consolidator, has just made a formal takeover bid for the Loewen Group, its key competitor. The offer is approximately 50 per cent above the price at which Loewen Group stock traded 30 days ago. Should Loewen Group fight the takeover, or should it accept it? This case helps students understand how to evaluate a company's strategy relative to its external environment and internal capab...Starting at €8.20
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Dr. Nicholas Burns, DDS
John S. Haywood-Farmer; Eleni MitsisCase IVEY-9B07D007-EService and Operations ManagementDr. Nicholas Burns, a sole practitioner dentist in a small town in Ontario, is considering the purchase of a new dental laser which allows dentists to perform certain dental treatments without anesthesia. He wondered if the benefits of the new dental laser would justify the expenditure. Dr. Burns knew he should consider whether the technological advantage offered by the new dental laser would improve his office's profitability and the possibility...Starting at €8.20