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Environmental Compliance at Suncor Energy's Firebag Facility
Stephanie Bertels; Connie Van der Byl; Frances BowenCase IVEY-9B13M032-EStrategyIn 2008, the incoming vice-president in situ of Suncor Energy is faced with problems of underperformance at a new facility that uses the innovative in situ technology. This technology accesses bitumen in reservoirs too deep for traditional mining practices to recover. Although it is deemed less harmful to the environment than surface mining, in situ technology does create more greenhouse gas and sulphur dioxide emissions, but these can be control...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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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
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Paul Hardy Design Inc.: A Pandemic Pivot in Luxury Fashion and Interiors
Connie Van der BylCase IVEY-W26390-EStrategyPaul Hardy parlayed a degree in fashion and an early-career job as a personal shopper at high-end retailer Holt, Renfrew & Co., Limited (Holt Renfrew) into a successful career as a Canadian luxury-goods fashion designer. He was a survivor in the industry, adapting to various exogenous shocks, most recently COVID-19. The pandemic resulted in the cancellation of events and social gatherings at places where women typically wore his designs. In addit...Starting at €8.20