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Vodafone in Japan (A)
Alcacer, Juan; Furey, Mary; Yamazaki, MayukaCase HBS-711464-EStrategyDespite a rough start in the Japanese telecom market, by late 2003, Vodafone seemed to have weathered the storm, largely based on the strength of their mobile phone unit. But was it simply the calm before the storm?Starting at €8.20
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The Paradox of Great Leadership (Spanish version)
Goffee, Rob; Jones, GarethArticle HBS-R0512ELeadership and People ManagementLeaders and followers both associate authenticity with sincerity, honesty, and integrity. It's the real thing--the attribute that uniquely defines great managers. But while the expression of a genuine self is necessary for great leadership, the concept of authenticity is often misunderstood, not least by leaders themselves. They often assume that authenticity is an innate quality--that a person is either genuine or not. In fact, the authors say, ...Starting at €8.20
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Vodafone in Japan (C)
Alcacer, Juan; Furey, Mary; Yamazaki, MayukaCase HBS-711470-EStrategyAn update to Vodafone cases A and B, describing Softbank's acquisition of Vodafone and its performance in Japan.Starting at €5.74
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Vodafone in Japan (B)
Alcacer, Juan; Furey, Mary; Yamazaki, MayukaCase HBS-711469-EStrategyBy 2005, Vodafone Group was losing its footing in the sophisticated Japanese telecom market. What were they doing wrong? Should they cut their losses and leave Japan, or could they learn from mistakes and turn things around?Starting at €5.74