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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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Retiros de Toyota (A): Llegando a Patinar
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-513S06MarketingEn el otoño de 2009, Toyota Motor Corporation, una vez venerado por su compromiso con la calidad y la fiabilidad, se enfrentó a una serie de retiros muy publicitados en los Estados Unidos que representan aproximadamente el equivalente a un año de las ventas en uno de sus mercados más importantes. Mientras que el primer retiro de Toyota fue recibida con incredulidad generalizada pero el apoyo permanente de la marca, las revelaciones posteriores y ...Starting at €8.20
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Los Retiros de Toyota (B): El Sr. Toyoda Viaja a Washington
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-513S07MarketingCaso describe el testimonio ante el Congreso de EE.UU. CEO de la Toyota y la cabeza de sus ventas de motor de Estados Unidos.Starting at €5.74
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Retiros de Toyota (C): Camino Accidentado por Delante
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-513S08MarketingEntre febrero y julio de 2010, las ventas de Toyota se recuperan gracias a la utilización de extensas relaciones públicas y ventas incentivos. Sin embargo, recuerda continúan. Can Toyota contener la marea y corregir sus defectos de organización para hacer frente a los problemas subyacentes?Starting at €5.74
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Toyota Recalls (A): Hitting the Skids
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-511016-EMarketingIn the fall of 2009, Toyota Motor Corporation, once revered for its commitment to quality and reliability, faced a highly publicized series of recalls in the United States representing approximately a year's worth of sales in one of its most important markets. While the first Toyota recall was met with widespread disbelief but continuing support for the brand, subsequent revelations and recalls tested the brand's resilience in the U.S. The firm's...Starting at €8.20
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Toyota Recalls (B): Mr. Toyoda Goes to Washington
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-511041-EMarketingCase describes the testimony to the U.S. Congress of the Toyota CEO and the head of its U.S. motor sales.Starting at €5.74
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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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Toyota Recalls (C): Bumpy Road Ahead
Quelch, John A.; Knoop, Carin-Isabel; Johnson, RyanCase HBS-511042-EMarketingBetween February and July 2010, Toyota sales recover thanks to the use of extensive PR and sales incentives. Yet recalls continue. Can Toyota stem the tide and correct its organizational flaws to address the underlying issues?Starting at €5.74