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Standing on Principle: The Resignation of Jane Philpott
Gerard Seijts; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B19C019-ELeadership and People ManagementJane Philpott, a federal member of Parliament and minister in the Canadian government’s cabinet, had told voters during her election campaign in 2015, “For me, a seat in the House of Commons is not a target; it’s a tool. It’s the tool that you and I will use to make this community better—to make this country better.” Four years later, Philpott was forced to examine her position and her potential to use that tool when a scandal brought to question...Starting at €8.20
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Revera Inc. Getting Alignment Workshop (C)
Gerard Seijts; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B20C013-ELeadership and People ManagementSupplement for product 9B20C011.Starting at €5.74
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Marten Arts Gallery
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Andrew HinesCase IVEY-9B10B005-EAccounting and ControlRecent changes to the fine art industry and the economy had impaired Marten Arts Gallery's financial performance. The owner of Marten Arts Gallery was concerned that there was no longer a future for him in the fine art industry. Although the business had regained profitability in the first half of 2009, the owner decided it was time to look at all options, ranging from adding a second store to selling the business.Starting at €8.20
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Elizabeth's Country Wares
John S. Haywood-Farmer; Andrew HinesCase IVEY-9B09D009-EEntrepreneurship, Service and Operations ManagementThe owner and operator of Elizabeth's Country Wares (ECW), a decorative country housewares and ceramic pottery business based in Woodstock, Ontario, was trying to find a way to increase capacity. Because ECW was her primary occupation and source of income, the owner was eager to take advantage of the growing interest in one of her product lines from some of her primary customers - member stores of a national pharmacy chain. She was unsure whether...Starting at €8.20
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A Situation Of Conflicting Interests: Proximity To Rail
Gerard Seijts; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B18C005-ELeadership and People ManagementCalgary’s city manager sought to build stronger relationships with the community to attract development and retain investment in the city. He knew that implementing the Proximity Initiative guidelines, a collaborative effort between the Railway Association of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, while intended to limit potential safety risks in the case of a derailment or volume release, would simultaneously limit urban developme...Starting at €8.20