HBSP (USA)
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Connecting Flights: The Time Sink That Kills Profits
Boeh, Kevin K.; Beamish, Paul W.Article HBS-F1112C-ELeadership and People ManagementThirteen years of research on more than 2,000 Japanese companies and their U.S. subsidiaries shows that the longer it takes to get from headquarters to that subsidiary, the less likely the subsidiary is to make a profit. Productivity, teamwork, trust, and staff retention can be eroded by long travel times.Starting at €8.20
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Consumer Payment Systems - Japan
Edelman, Benjamin; Hagiu, AndreiCase HBS-909007-EStrategyIn 2008, the Japanese consumer payments landscape featured ongoing widespread use of cash, limited use of credit cards and rapid rise of e-money systems based on contactless technology embedded in cards and especially mobile phones. The case details the alliances that created new products, as well as the regulations that sometimes stood in the way. Throughout, the case identifies incentives for both consumers and merchants, including direct costs...Starting at €8.20
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Consumer Payment Systems - United States and Japan, Teaching Note
Edelman, Benjamin; Hagiu, AndreiTeaching Note HBS-909039-EStrategyTeaching Note for [909006] and [909007].Starting at €0.00
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Google Inc. in 2014
Edelman, Benjamin; Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-915004-EStrategyDescribes Google's history, business model, governance structure, corporate culture, and processes for managing innovation. Reviews Google's recent strategic initiatives and the threats they pose to selected competitors. Asks what Google should do next.Starting at €8.20