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Publish or Protect? (Spanish version)
Shih, Willy; Chai, SenCase HBS-615S15Service and Operations ManagementShould they patent inventions coming out of their manufacturing process development work, should they keep them as trade secrets, or should they publish them so that they would go into the public domain and nobody else could patent them? They wish to preserve their freedom to practice, but they are very concerned about competitors' ability to benefit from LEGO Group's R&D investments or alternately interfere with its freedom to operate.Starting at €8.20
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Global Beauty Made in Brazil (Spanish version)
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Reisen de Pinho, RicardoCase HBS-807S26EntrepreneurshipExplores the globalization strategies of Natura, Brazil's largest cosmetics company. Founded in 1969, Natura grew using a direct selling model. Led by its three founders, the firm made distinctive use of Brazil's diversity and became characterized by high ethical and environmental standards. Natura began to seek international markets in 1982, but experienced many setbacks until surviving the economic crisis in Argentina in 2001. The company opene...Starting at €8.20
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Connecting Taxis and Passengers in South America (Spanish version)
Coles, Peter A.; Edelman, BenjaminCase HBS-915S10EntrepreneurshipSaferTaxi, a taxi booking service in South America must develop its mobilization strategy; that is, it must attract enough passengers and drivers to make its service worthwhile for all. Drivers hesitate to pay for SaferTaxi's smartphones and service unless these will deliver passenger bookings -- and passengers have no reason to sign up unless drivers are available. Meanwhile, regulators question the permissibility of online taxi booking in light...Starting at €8.20
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Aguas Argentinas – La resolución de un litigio
Wells, Louis T., Jr.; De Royere, AlexandraCase HBS-706S25EconomicsLa propiedad francesa Aguas Argentinas se enfrenta a una demanda por parte del gobierno argentino que renegociar su concesión para operar los servicios de agua y alcantarillado en Buenos Aires. La empresa debe decidir si continuar con los esfuerzos para asentarse en un nuevo contrato o para ejercer sus derechos para ir al arbitraje internacional. De cualquier manera, debe decidir sobre su estrategia de cara al futuro.Starting at €8.20
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Arcor: Estrategia Global y Turbulencia Local (Resumido)
Ghemawat, Pankaj; Rukstad, Michael G.; Illes, Jennifer L.Case HBS-710S17Strategyfabricante de confitería Argentina, Grupo Arcor, busca implementar una estrategia internacional, pero en 2003, mientras se recuperaba de la crisis financiera argentina, se frustran planes de globalización. América Latina ya está el principal productor de dulces y un exportador a más de 100 países, Arcor analiza la forma en que puede llegar a ser verdaderamente global con instalaciones de producción y redes de distribución en varias regiones, como...Starting at €8.20
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Globalization and the Welfare State (Spanish version)
Daemmrich, Arthur A.; Kramarz, BenjaminCase HBS-715S01EconomicsThis case describes how Denmark has balanced the impacts of globalization, including outsourcing and movement of labor with its social welfare offerings. Reforms implemented during the past two decades drove down unemployment, promoted new company formation, and put the country at or near the top of international polls on the ease of doing business. The case describes how Danes forged a consensus that embraced international trade and outsourcing ...Starting at €8.20
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Club Atletico Boca Juniors (Spanish version)
Elberse, Anita; Herrero, Gustavo A.; Ballve, AlbertoCase HBS-509S06MarketingClub Atletico Boca Juniors is the most popular soccer club in Argentina and one of the most decorated clubs in the world. Throughout its storied history, the club has recruited and developed dozens of star players. In his eleven years at Boca Juniors, president Mauricio Macri has significantly increased the club's net worth and annual revenues. However, he faces a constant challenge to remain competitive on and off the field. In November 2006, Ma...Starting at €8.20
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Globant
Khaire, Mukti; Herrero, Gustavo A.; Scott, CintraCase HBS-811059-EEntrepreneurshipThe case deals with an IT company born in Argentina in 2003 to provide software services to established companies in the developed world. After reaching sales of $57 million in 2010, the company ponders its next steps to achieve $500 million in revenues by 2015.Starting at €8.20
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Borealis
Kaplan, Robert S.; Jorgensen, Bjorn N.Case HBS-103S07Accounting and ControlCuando Borealis, un productor europeo de plásticos, utiliza un proceso presupuestario tradicional, que consume tiempo, el presupuesto fue rápidamente fuera de fecha en un entorno competitivo caracterizado por que cambian constantemente los precios de entrada y salida y las condiciones dinámicas del mercado. Este caso describe el proceso que Borealis llevado a reemplazar sus presupuestos con cuatro herramientas de gestión específicas: Rolling prev...Starting at €8.20
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Pronto Wash: Lavando los coches del mundo a ritmo de tango
Martinez-Jerez, F. Asis; Miller, Katherine M.Case HBS-108S09Knowledge and Communicationgestión ProntoWash considera si la franquicia y cuadro de mando integral podrían ser combinados para ayudar a los empleados de cara al cliente proporcionan un servicio consistente en todo el mundo y la información de captura de gestión pertinente. En 2007, ProntoWash, una empresa internacional de lavado de automóviles con sede en Argentina, estaba planeando para un rápido crecimiento throug una combinación de operaciones propias y franquiciadas. ...Starting at €8.20