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Renewable Energy Co.
Oana Branzei; Stewart Thornhill; Guy L.F. Holburn; Adam ReedsCase IVEY-9B09M043-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyAfter half a year researching technologies and examining the current and future environment for renewable energy in Ontario, Canada, two MBA graduates must decide which renewable energy field to enter — solar photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biogas, or ocean. Each choice represents great opportunities, and the entrepreneurs must ensure that they select the most suitable technology based on their experience and management skills, and...Starting at €8.20
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StormFisher (B): Power with Purpose
Oana Branzei; Stewart Thornhill; Adam ReedsCase IVEY-9B08M098-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn this supplement to StormFisher (A): Power with Purpose, students are presented with an abbreviated version of the business plan, and challenged to enlist and respond to funding alternatives.Starting at €5.74
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Kreative Kasuals Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Kevin DeanCase IVEY-9B12B001-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipThe owner of a small Ontario-based textiles manufacturer must decide whether to bid on two government tenders and, if so, at what prices. The owner must analyze each bid by calculating its direct, absorption, and full costs, consider the impact of adding each bid’s volume to the company’s current capacity level, and determine the differences between a one-time and multi-year tender contract. The owner also wants to look at the overall “fit” of th...Starting at €8.20
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StormFisher (A): Power with Purpose
Oana Branzei; Stewart Thornhill; Adam ReedsCase IVEY-9B08M092-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe case illustrates the tensions, trade-offs and adaptation challenges involved in designing a clean technology venture in a changing regulatory, funding and competitive context (Ontario, Canada, 2006-2008). The multiple decision points in the case have the students critically and iteratively assess the prospects of clean technology ventures and the evolving interface between technology and strategy in Canada's emerging clean energy sector. Beyo...Starting at €8.20
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Horseshoe Resort
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Kevin DeanCase IVEY-9B11B011-EAccounting and ControlThe general manager of Horseshoe Resort is finalizing the proposal for a new adventure park with his management team. Horseshoe is a recently purchased all-season resort, and new ownership wants to increase Horseshoe’s attractions to entice visitors to the resort in the summer months. The general manager wants to determine how best to use the land and investment money to cater to Horseshoe’s target market and add to its portfolio of activities....Starting at €8.20