HBSP (USA)
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Business Intelligence Software at SYSCO (Spanish version)
McAfee, Andrew; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-606S16Service and Operations ManagementThe large food service company SYSCO has decided to purchase business intelligence (BI) software, a technology intended to provide superior monitoring and analysis capabilities. Twila Day, assistant vice president of technology and applications, is in charge of the BI project and must determine exactly how much software to buy. She must also plan the BI implementation throughout the company. After conferring with Business Objects, the BI applicat...Starting at €8.20
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Cambrian House
Coles, Peter A.; Lakhani, Karim R.; McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-608016-ECambrian House builds internet-based products and services by relying entirely on its user community for all aspects of its innovation and new product development process. Users suggest ideas for new products and services and also participate in a monthly voting process to select the best ideas. The company is now considering the deployment of a prediction market to deepen user involvement and commitment in its innovation; however, it is not sure...Starting at €8.20
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Leadership, Culture, and Transition at lululemon, Teaching Note
Tushman, Michael L.; Kiron, David; Page, RuthTeaching Note HBS-410123-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching Note for 410705.Starting at €0.00
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MINTing Innovation at NewYork-Presbyterian (A) and (B), Teaching Note
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Kiron, DavidTeaching Note HBS-811010-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching Note for 810004.Starting at €0.00
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Gene Patents (A)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Kiron, David; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-811089-EEntrepreneurshipIn March 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Sweet overturned 30 years of legal precedent and ruled that unaltered human genes could not be patented. This case reviews patent law and how it relates to our increasing knowledge of the Human Genome. The case issues deal with the potential implications of Judge Sweet's decision for biotechnology entrepreneurs and investors.Starting at €8.20
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Accounting Fraud at WorldCom (Spanish version)
Kaplan, Robert S.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-109S04Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe principal players in WorldCom's accounting fraud included CFO Scott Sullivan, the General Accounting and Internal Audit departments, external auditor Arthur Andersen, and the board of directors. The case provides sufficient detail to allow for a full discussion of the pressures that lead executives and managers to "cook the books," the boundary between earnings smoothing or management and fraudulent reporting, the role for internal control sy...Starting at €8.20
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Vandelay Industries, Inc. (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-606S27Service and Operations Managementconsultor de un ICS considera cuestiones en el inicio de una implementación a gran escala de software de SAP para un gran cliente. El software de planificación de recursos empresariales (ERP) integrará los procesos empresariales fragmentados, y así debe ser apoyado por toda la organización del cliente.Starting at €8.20
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Pursuing the Network Strategy (A) (Spanish version)
Tushman, Michael L.; Roberts, Michael J.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-410S19Leadership and People ManagementDescribes the evolution of USA TODAY Online, the electronic version of the newspaper, within the organizational structure of the newspaper. Describes the tensions and issues that develop and the pressure from the Online division to be spun off. At the same time, CEO Tom Curley sees a greater strategic need for integration. Poses the question of what degree or type of strategic integration is required, what degree of organizational integration thi...Starting at €8.20
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Google and Earnings Guidance
Brochet, Francois; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-111026-EFinanceThe case explores Google's communication strategy with Wall Street analysts. In particular, the case focuses on Google's commitment to a no-guidance policy and provides an overview of guidance practice among major U.S. companies.Starting at €8.20
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MINTing Innovation at NewYork-Presbyterian (A)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Kiron, DavidCase HBS-810004-EEntrepreneurshipSeveral top surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian hospital (NYP) are receiving financial and administrative support to advance their surgical device inventions through the earliest stages of commercialization.Starting at €8.20