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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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NESA (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Palencia, Luis; Grandes, Mª JesúsExercise CE-26-PBAccounting and ControlIn July 2013, Pedro Torca and Marisa Mercader travelled to Taxonia, a small European principality, to celebrate their recent graduation from the Executive MBA program. Pedro, who worked at an engineering firm, and Marisa, who was in charge of Project Finance at a bank, had been thinking about starting their own company for a long time, and they were constantly exploring business opportunities. Taxonia, located between Sweden and Portugal, was kno...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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<i>Flexiguridad</i> para dinamizar el empleo
Wilthagen, TonArticle ART-2047EconomicsUno de los problemas más acuciantes de los Gobiernos europeos es la elevada tasa de desempleo. Al mismo tiempo, a las empresas les cuesta cada vez más encontrar profesionales experimentados y cualificados que les puedan ayudar a competir en un entorno de negocio global. El modelo de empleo creativo y colaborativo conocido como flexiguridad ofrece una solución a ambos problemas. ¿Cómo? Apostando por modalidades de trabajo flexibles y progra...Starting at €8.20
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Flexicurity: Riding Into the Future
Wilthagen, TonArticle ART-2047-EEconomicsOne of the most urgent problems confronting European governments today is high unemployment. At the same time, global companies are finding it harder to find experienced and qualified professionals who can help them compete in a global business environment. The creative and collaborative approach to employment known as flexicurity seemingly offers a solution to both these problems by emphasizing flexible work arrangements and comprehensive lifelo...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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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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Explaining the Sansibar Konstruktion Valuation
Mitchell, Jordan; Liechtenstein, Heinrich; Soley, JorgeCase F-802-EFinanceThis is an intoductory case to describe the different valuation methods used in investment banking.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