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Uncle Betty's: Toronto's Most Innovative Chef-quality Diner
Ariff Kachra; Qasim PiraniCase IVEY-9B14M050-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyA couple who had moved to a new home in Toronto noticed that the area did not offer any dining options similar to the New York diners they had loved in their four years of living there. The couple, who had two young children, could not find a place nearby that was child-friendly and served chef-quality food. Rather than waiting for someone else to fill the gap in the upscale neighbourhood, the couple opened Uncle Betty’s. The restaurant was succe...Starting at €8.20
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Rogers Communications Inc.
Ariff Kachra; Kevin MelhuishCase IVEY-9B11M015-EStrategyRogers Communications’ new president and chief executive officer (CEO) contemplated the future growth opportunities of the company. The CEO was taking control of Rogers at a high point — it was a powerful player in all areas of the telecommunications sector including wireless, television, Internet telephone, and landline telephone. However, competition in the industry was also at an all-time high and innovations were abounding. The CEO knew that ...Starting at €8.20
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Loewen Group
Mary M. Crossan; Ariff KachraCase IVEY-9A98M008-EStrategyService Corporation International, the world's largest funeral consolidator, has just made a formal takeover bid for the Loewen Group, its key competitor. The offer is approximately 50 per cent above the price at which Loewen Group stock traded 30 days ago. Should Loewen Group fight the takeover, or should it accept it? This case helps students understand how to evaluate a company's strategy relative to its external environment and internal capab...Starting at €8.20
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Sandalias Finas de Cuernavaca S.A.: Total Quality Management (A) (Spanish version)
Henry W. Lane; John Kamauff; David AgerCase IVEY-9A95CS18Leadership and People Management, StrategyEl presidente y dueño de una pequeña fabrica de zapatos se da cuenta que para que su compañía logre sobrevivir a largo plazo, las operaciones de manufactura necesitarían ser más eficientes. El descenso de las barreras tarifarias habían aumentado el nivel de competencia extranjera en el país, particularmente en la industria del calzado. Él había atendido recientemente a un seminario de Calidad Total (TQC) esponsoreado por una asociación de comerci...Starting at €8.20
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Sandalias Finas de Cuernavaca S.A.: Total Quality Management (B) (Spanish version)
Henry W. Lane; John Kamauff; David AgerCase IVEY-9A95CS19Leadership and People Management, StrategyEl presidente y dueño de una pequeña fábrica de zapatos decide implementar la Calidad Total (TQC) en su compañía. Este caso describe los pasos que él siguió, los problemas que enfrentó y las medidas que tomó para corregirlos al introducir la Calidad Total (TQC) entre sus empleados. Este caso fue diseñado para ser usado en conjunción con Sandalias Finas de Cuernavaca S.A. : Total Quality Management (A), caso número 9A95C018.Starting at €5.74