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Niagara Falls Construction Project: Scheduling, Resources, Costs and Bureaucracy
Kenneth J. Klassen; Barry RiddellCase IVEY-9B15D007-EService and Operations ManagementA homeowner and his family finally have an offer on their residence. The terms negotiated with the buyers require the homeowner to build a detached garage on the property before the closing date on August 30, 2013, which is in 16 weeks. The homeowner’s family has also made a conditional offer on another home, and the condition must be removed in two days if they would like to finalize that purchase. Although proficient at construction, the homeow...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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Cooper Construction Ltd.: Goodman School of Business Expansion Project
Kenneth J. KlassenCase IVEY-9B20D012-EService and Operations ManagementOn April 10, 2018, after his morning meeting about the Goodman School of Business expansion project, the site superintendent for the project realized he should consider reworking the schedule for the remainder of the expansion project. The plan had the renovation work in the main hallways scheduled to be done in fall 2018, but the hallways would be used to access all classrooms during that semester. During classroom changeover times, 1,200+ stude...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