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Sunflower GmbH
Keppel, Michael; Sachon, MarcCase P-1130-EFinance, Innovation and Change, StrategyThe case describes the crisis situation of Sunflower, an owner-managed drugstore chain with more than 1,000 outlets in Germany. Sunflower was owned by 60 limited partners, organized in three shareholder groups, who positioned the company as a convenience store chain. A Board member with previous experience in the food discount business introduced an EDLP strategy at Sunflower. This triggered a crisis when suppliers lost their trust and sales bega...Starting at €8.20
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DSD Dillinger Stahlbau GmbH (A)
Gallo, Miguel Ángel; Slof E. J.Case DG-944-EStrategyStarting at €8.20
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DSD Dillinger Stahlbau GmbH (B)
Gallo, Miguel Ángel; Slof E. J.Case DG-945-EStrategyStarting at €5.74
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DSD Dillinger Stahlbau GmbH (B)
Gallo, Miguel Ángel; Slof E. J.Case DG-945StrategyThe case deals with the troubles a sizable West German steel construction company encounters changing from the generation of managers who governed the company since its foundation and who grew into their jobs to a generation of professional managers. This transition is further complicated by the fact that the families who own the majority of the company's shares, would like to continue family participation in the management. These problems are th...Starting at €5.74
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DSD Dillinger Stahlbau GmbH (A)
Gallo, Miguel Ángel; Slof E. J.Case DG-944StrategyThe case describes the foundation of a West German steel construction company shortly after World War II and its amazingly succesful growth during the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. It deals specifically with the major acquisitions, takeovers and new establishments the company undertook during the period under concern, as well as with its approach to internationalization and financial growth. The company's high level of expansion is contrasted with a...Starting at €8.20
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Jacques DePaul
Keppel, Michael; Sachon, MarcCase P-1132-EInnovation and Change, Service and Operations Management, StrategyThe case describes an ethical dilemma involving Jacques DePaul, a restructuring expert who is a partner with the turnaround consulting firm Novum Partners. Faced with the acquisition of a restructuring case, ChezNous, he has to decide whether to follow the guidelines set by his partnership or to adapt the terms of the engagement in keeping with the situation of the company and its stakeholders. ChezNous is a multi-billion-euro retailer based in F...Starting at €8.20