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The United Fruit Company in Guatemala (Spanish version)
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Bucheli, MarceloCase HBS-807S06EconomicsExamines the overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954 in a U.S.-backed coup in support of the United Fruit Co. Over the previous half century, United Fruit had built a large vertically integrated tropical fruit business that owned large banana plantations in the "banana republics" of Central America, including Guatemala. Examines the impact and role of United Fruit in the Guatemalan economy, one of the poorest in the world, and t...Starting at €8.20
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From Beirut With Love (B): The Last Judgment
Wing, Christina R.; Cekin, Esel; Al-Rachedy, SamerCase HBS-619027-EThis case describes how Robert Fadel, as CEO and chairman of ABC, one of Lebanon's leading retail and real estate groups, professionalized the family business amid ongoing disputes with his siblings. Robert was the second son of Maurice Fadel, who had founded the business years before and who ran it single-handedly. Growing up with three brothers, Robert and his siblings were tested by their father before they were allowed to take on managerial p...Starting at €5.74
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Marquis, Christopher; Yang, ZoeCase HBS-414065-EStrategyA company with a strong commitment toward corporate social responsibility since its founding days, Green Mountain faced an ethical decision point in 2007 as new information from the field uncovered a chronic dire problem facing coffee communities-seasonal starvation. Company leaders are driven to re-assess their social impact and address this widespread problem while aligning their efforts with their broader, rapidly expanding business of selling...Starting at €8.20
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Peace, Non-Aligned: The Pragmatic Optimism of Lakhdar Brahimi
Sebenius, James K.; Green, Laurence A.Case HBS-912028-EDescribes the background and career of Lakhdar Brahimi in numerous roles ranging from Algeria's ambassador to Indonesia and the Arab League, to serving as that country's foreign minister, and to his many years at the United Nations, with special emphasis on his actions as a mediator in Lebanese and Afghan conflicts.Starting at €8.20
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What Are You Doing About It? (Spanish version)
Bower, Joseph L.; Leonard, Herman B.; Paine, Lynn S.Article HBS-R1109HStrategyMarket capitalism, a system that has proven to be a remarkable engine of wealth creation, is poised for a breakdown. That sounds dire, and it is. Increasing income inequality, migration, weaknesses in the global financial system, environmental degradation, and inadequate government and international institutions are just a few of the forces that threaten to disrupt global market capitalism in the decades ahead. In conversations with business lead...Starting at €8.20
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Antmobel (A) (Spanish Version)
Enright, Michael J.; Ballarin, Eduardo; Terre, Eugeni; Rodriguez, Maria DoloresCase HBS-708S49EconomicsEn medio de un bajón de ventas provocada por una recesión en España, los gerentes de Antmobel son presentados con la oportunidad de vender una cantidad sustancial de muebles en Uzbekistán. La administración debe decidir si los ajustes de la orden con los planes de estrategia, capacidades, y la internacionalización de la empresa.Starting at €8.20
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Nutricia Middle East: Measuring Sales Force Effectiveness, Teaching Note
Martinez-Jerez, F. AsisTeaching Note HBS-114011-EMarketingTeaching Note for 106063.Starting at €0.00
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Extended Reality Extends into Enterprise
Yoffie, David B.; Jain, Kaushal; Villasenor, Amy; Xu, Vicky; Yang, AnnieCase HBS-720472-EStrategyWhile the growth of virtual reality started in gaming, the industry was increasingly focused on enterprise applications in 2020. This note explores the market opportunities and challenges for virtual reality and augmented reality in the enterprise, while diving into a number of specific applications, including education, construction, retail, and training.Starting at €8.20
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The Octopus and the Generals: The United Fruit Company in Guatemala, Teaching Note
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Bucheli, MarceloTeaching Note HBS-809084-EEconomicsTeaching Note for [805146].Starting at €0.00
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Instabeat - One More Lap, Teaching Note
Ghosh, Shikhar; Bagai, ShwetaTeaching Note HBS-820067-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 820005.Starting at €0.00