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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
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Chrysler Corporation 1994
Ballarín Fredes, Eduardo; Boudeguer, R. M.Case DG-1138-EStrategyIn 1991, Chyrsler was on the brink of bankrupcy but decided to keep spending on new models. Chrysler is in 1994 the industry½s lowest cost developer of cars and makes the highest profit per vehicle. Most of its success is due to the " minivan" and to the adoption of platform teams that gather experts in the different areas and make decisions from the design to the marketing of each new product. Chrysler has also been able to replace the carismati...Starting at €8.20