HBSP (USA)
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Constellation Brands' Investment in Canopy Growth: Aiming High
Gilson, Stuart C.; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-220044-EFinanceIn 2017, Constellation Brands, the U.S. based beverage company, acquired a 9.9% equity interest in the Canadian marijuana company, Canopy Growth. In 2018, Constellation announced a subsequent investment in Canopy-taking its ownership interest to 37%. However, Canopy's performance had been volatile and net losses had increased since the investment. In an effort to get into the cannabis market early, had Constellation Brands been too early?Starting at €8.20
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Reawakening the Magic: Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Company
Collis, David J.; Hartman, AshleyCase HBS-717483-EStrategyMickey Mouse, Snow White, and Buzz Lightyear strolled down Main Street at the grand opening of Hong Kong Disney in the Fall of 2005, pausing to snap selfies with enthusiastic children in their Mickey Mouse ears. Bob Iger, newly appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company proudly watched the parade go by, but concerned for the future of the global corporation, he turned to colleagues and asked, "How many characters in this parade were created by Disn...Starting at €8.20
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Edward Jones: Implementing the Solutions Approach
Collis, David J.; Hartman, AshleyCase HBS-719411-EStrategyIn 2017 Edward Jones, the largest brokerage firm in the US is deciding whether and how to implement a new "solutions" business model to replace its traditional "product" or "transactional" approach. Many of the required changes appeared to violate some of the tradeoffs that had made the previous approach successful. Was this the right way forward for Edward Jones? Where did this leave the classic strategy with its reliance on the one FA office as...Starting at €8.20
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Choosing the Right Esports Business Model
Collis, David J.; MacKay, Alexander J.Case HBS-719459-EStrategyTwo esports entrepreneurs must choose on which business model to focus their time and money. After successfully launching an online esports coaching platform, a number of new opportunities emerge in the rapidly growing esports space which now has close to 1 billion gamers and an online audience that is greater than the Superbowl. Should they focus on a B2C business, a B2B business? Develop an analytics capability to support "sabremetrics" for esp...Starting at €8.20
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Motion
Groysberg, Boris; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-417049-ELeadership and People Managementshould he continue to push forward with a change agenda? Or should the organization pause and catch its breath? This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details.Starting at €8.20
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: "One CMHC" and Version 3.0
Groysberg, Boris; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-419068-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case provides details on Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation's strategy, organizational design, culture, and people practices and how they fit together to support CMHC's goals.Starting at €8.20