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Jose Cuervo: Going Public
Jansat Mayench, Oriol; Carbonell López; Óscar; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-975-EFinanceThe initial public offering of José Cuervo (JC) in February 2017 marked a milestone in the world of tequila, as the first tequila company in the world to go public. The listing of the Mexican company was especially relevant because it took place months after the arrival of President Donald Trump to the White House. He had criticized the Mexican government and the need to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The listing led...Starting at €8.20
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HIFU TAOC: Investing in Tech Projects: Introduction to Project Valuation
Antón, Miguel; Giné, Mireia; Eufinger, Christian; Sacchetto, StefanoCase F-996-EFinanceThe case delves into the strategic decision-making process at Tel Aviv Oncology Center (TAOC) under the leadership of its new Managing Director, Dr. Lia Abrams. With a vision to establish TAOC as a regional reference center, Dr. Abrams evaluates the adoption of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology, a non-invasive treatment for tumors in hard-to-operate areas. The case discusses the potential financial benefits of this investment, i...Starting at €8.20
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Forbind Systems (B): salir adelante... Vuelta al trabajo
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-11Entrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeEl caso B sobre una joven compañía tecnológica danesa respaldada por capital riesgo dedicada a la creación de software para la cadena de suministro, que intenta superar un gran número de dificultades asociadas a esta clase de empresas, no puede impartirse de forma aislada, pues es una continuación directa del caso "Forbind Systems (A): ¡Menudo ascenso! Gestionar la crisis desde el primer día" [EFC-10-E]. En esta segunda parte se comentan las deci...Starting at €8.20
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Health Service Expansion and Development among the Uninsured Poor Population
Lee, Gabriel Manuel; Ribera, Jaume; Rosenmöller, MagdaCase P-1008-EService and Operations ManagementThis case describes the development of the PAC - Coverage Extension Program, from its creation in 1994 to the beginning of 2000. The PAC has managed to provide almost universal coverage for the population living in small, remote rural communities. The case describes the situation in 1994, the alternatives that were open to the ministry and the features of the program designed. It also discusses its operational development, reviews the actions tha...Starting at €8.20
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Iceland: From Financial Meltdown to Geothermal Energy
Subirà, Antoni; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1591-EEconomics, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case describes the origins of a cluster initiative in the geothermal energy industry in Iceland and its initial steps in 2010. The case examines the specific characteristics of the country and recent events in its history, and it describes the geothermal industry and the traditional "cluster approach" up to 2010. It then describes the actions undertaken by Gekon, the company that is leading the cluster initiative, the steps in the process, ...Starting at €8.20
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Weizmann Institute - Creating the Future of Science (B)
Pujol, Laia; Alvarez de Mon, Santiago; Davila, AntonioCase E-157-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, Leadership and People ManagementSince its founding in 1934, the Weizmann Institute has stood out as one of the world's leading research centers. Its campus, 40 km from Tel Aviv, is an ideal environment for human creative genius to shine at its full potential. From the business management standpoint, what are some of the keys to its corporate culture? Where lies the secret behind its excellence? 1) Talent: Scouring the world in search of powerful minds hungry for knowledge. 2) T...Starting at €5.74
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A G.ho.st Story: The Challenges of an Israeli-Palestinian Business
Ezov, Assaf; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-185-EInformation TechnologiesThis case is about the creation and development of a technological start-up by an Israeli entrepreneur and his Palestinian partner, with the fundamental goal of facilitating peace between the two peoples and contributing to their economic development. It shows the geopolitical difficulties which have arisen and continue to do so in this joint venture, affecting both everyday work and financing.Starting at €8.20
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The Media Industry
Sigurdardottir, S.; Sieber, Sandra; Ricart, Joan EnricTechnical Note SIN-42-EInformation Technologies, Knowledge and CommunicationThe technical note explains the changes that are taking place in the media environment. The note, which is divided into 3 chapters, gives first a brief introduction to the Media industry. Secondly, it gives examples of technological changes affecting the industry such as the Internet, different types of broadband technology (cable, DSL, satellite, MMDS & LMDS, Mobile Broadband, fiber optics etc.), streaming technology and Interactive TV. Finally,...Starting at €8.20
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Derivatives at Controladora Comercial Mexicana (CCM)
Mitchell, Jordan; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-859-EFinanceThe main pedagogical objective of the Comercial Mexicana is to show the use and abuse of derivatives. Comercial Mexicana - Mexico's third largest retailer of food and other items - faced the possibility of bankruptcy in 2008 after speculating on foreign currency, which exposed the company to US$1.9 billion of debt. The case explains the derivative type (TARN or Target Accrual Redemption Note) and goes into detail on the perils of trying to make ...Starting at €8.20
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El Agro Food Cluster en la región Central de Dinamarca (A)
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María LuisaCase SM-1589Economics, Innovation and Change, StrategyEl caso describe una iniciativa en Dinamarca Central que consiste en un parque empresarial con la aspiración de convertirse en un (micro)clúster. Soren Madsen, el "clusterpreneur" (empresario especializado en clústeres) que dirige el parque, tiene ambiciosos planes de crecimiento, pero se enfrenta a numerosos desafíos, como la financiación, el posicionamiento del parque, la falta de reconocimiento como un verdadero clúster, la atracción de talent...Starting at €8.20