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Vienna Neubau GmbH (A): CEO and Shareholder
Baselga, Antonio; Stein, Guido; Roure, JuanCase E-129-ELeadership and People ManagementNeubau Vienna GmbH (VN) is a mid-sized company and leading distributor of wood derivatives in the Austrian market. CEO Walter Anzenbruger had decided to hire a general manager who could help steer the company in its new stage. Walter finally decided on Hans Macher, 34, an industrial engineer with an MBA and current director of the Price Waterhouse Office in Graz. He thought that Hans was pulling very heavily on some of his strengths in the negot...Starting at €8.20
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Vienna Neubau GmbH (B): Candidate for General Manager
Baselga, Antonio; Stein, Guido; Roure, JuanCase E-130-ELeadership and People ManagementAt age 34, Hans Macher had enjoyed a successful career in one of the world's best-known consulting firms. In November 2008, he received a call from his friend Michael Prosl, a professor at one of Austria's top business schools, who told him about the possibility of joining Vienna Neubau as general manager. His prospects at his current company had been looking less bright recently and there was even some doubt about his position in Graz. Hans knew...Starting at €5.74
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A Trader Gone Mad : The Mess at Société Générale
Sortheix, Florencia; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-115-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case gives an account of the events that led to a multimillion loss at Société Générale in January, 2008. It analyses the behavior of Jérôme Kerviel, the young trader accused of being responsible for this. The case focuses on Kerviel's biography and personality traits, and raises questions regarding the responsibility of employees, managers and the corporate environment over this situation. It presents as well various issue for the discussion...Starting at €8.20