Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Schlitterbahn: Tragedy at the Waterpark
Jonathan Landis; Kanina BlanchardCase IVEY-W25626-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementJeff Henry, owner of and creative visionary behind Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, created one of the most sought-after water park companies in the United States. He was confident in his ability to create the best attractions and dominate the industry with his unique inventions. Then, at his facility in Kansas City, Kansas, a fatal accident took place after the construction and design of the Verrückt, a waterslide Henry hoped would set new w...Starting at €8.20
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Smithtown: Can It Make Something Out of Nothing?
Steven StraussCase IVEY-W25555-EEconomicsIn 1965, Smithtown, Arkansas, had virtually no natural resources, core competencies, human capital advantages, or infrastructure advantages. The local river was impassable and not suitable for transport, and the town had no rail line and no airport. Smithtown’s young population (about 18,000 scattered across two counties) was pretty much stagnant and comparatively less educated than the rest of the United States. Although Smithtown had low-cost l...Starting at €8.20
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Schlitterbahn: Tragedy at the Waterpark - Teaching Note
Jonathan LandisTeaching Note IVEY-W25627-EKnowledge and Communication, Leadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product W25626.Starting at €0.00