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The Northwest Passage
Leonard, Herman B.; Brannen, PeterCase HBS-309067-EFollowing dozens of failed expeditions to "discover" the NW passage, a Norwegian adventurer employs a new approach that emphasizes rigorous preparation, a lighter, quicker style, and a willingness to adapt to the inhospitable Arctic environment and its people. The case summarizes the bleak history of the exploration of the Northwest passage over several centuries, examining expeditions that employed a broad spectrum of strategies, leadership styl...Starting at €8.20
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Digging for Gold: Paulson & Co.'s Activism in the Gold Sector
Srinivasan, Suraj; Goldberg, Jonah S.Case HBS-121021-EEconomicsThe case describes the efforts of hedge fund Paulson & Co to influence corporate governance and improve performance in the gold industry. In an innovative move, the hedge fund led the creation of the Shareholder Gold Council, a consortium of large investors in gold companies to push gold mining companies to adopt higher levels of corporate governance. The case describes the motivation and process that led to the creation of the SGC and the initia...Starting at €8.20
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The Northwest Passage (Epilogue)
Brannen, Peter; Leonard, Herman B.Case HBS-309068-ESupplement to 309067Starting at €8.20