Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Yogurt Mamas: Probiotics in Tanzania
Oana Branzei; David J. Sharp; Jessica Kelly; Osama SiddiquiCase IVEY-9B09M051-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyThis case illustrates a grassroots enterprise's path to self-sufficiency in a subsistence market context. It explores the gradual evolution of a business model with strong social mandates (pro-health, pro-women) and asks which growth options best marry profitability and positive social change. The Mwanza, Tanzania-based Yogurt Mamas emerge as entrepreneurial role models in their communities, with funds from Western donors and an exciting new tech...Starting at €8.20
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Prelko Marketing Systems Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Eli GladstoneCase IVEY-9B12B004-EAccounting and ControlThe president and chief executive officer of Prelko, a firm that, among other services, provides personalized printing for large companies, must decide if a new printing software application from Europe is appropriate for use by the company. The company’s printing business has been in decline and the president must determine whether the company should cease offering printing services entirely to its customers, or if there is a profitable way to r...Starting at €8.20
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The Eastview Heights Development Project: Now or Later
David J. Sharp; Matt FentonCase IVEY-9B06B009-EAccounting and ControlTwo property developers disagree over whether to go ahead immediately with a housing development on land which they have just jointly purchased, which has draft approval for one development plan, or to resubmit a new application for a possibly more controversial but more profitable alternative development plan. The new plan could result in some delay to the development.Starting at €8.20
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Duffinbear Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Eli GladstoneCase IVEY-9B12B008-EAccounting and ControlRob Hantziano, president and founder of Duffinbear Inc., must review the various financing and investing transactions that have taken place over the fiscal year 2011.Starting at €8.20