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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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Ernesto Tornquist: Making a Fortune on the Pampas
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Lluch, AndreaCase HBS-807155-EEconomicsExamines the career of Ernesto Tornquist, a cosmopolitan financier considered to be the most significant entrepreneur in Argentina at the end of the 19th century. Tornquist created a diversified business group, linked to the political elite, which integrated Argentina into the trading and financial networks of the first global economy. Provides an opportunity to understand why Argentina was such a successful economy at this time, and to debate wh...Starting at €8.20
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Banco Ciudad (B): Transformation at Work
Musacchio, Aldo; Herrero, Gustavo A.; Scott, CintraCase HBS-712030-EEconomicsReturning to Banco Ciudad two years after executive chairman Federico Sturzenegger s decision to "think outside of the box" to turn the institution around, this case tracks profitability and other metrics of success for the state-owned bank. The case ends with Sturzenegger asking: where can he take the bank next?Starting at €5.74
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Ernesto Tornquist: Making a Fortune on the Pampas, Teaching Plan
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Takayama, EmilieTeaching Note HBS-820066-EEconomicsTeaching plan for case 807155.Starting at €0.00
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El barbero de Buenos Aires: La renegociación de la deuda argentina. El recorte más corto del mundo
Maurer, Noel; Musacchio, AldoCase HBS-708S24EconomicsCuenta la historia de la estrategia agresiva de Argentina para renegociar su deuda pública desde 2003 hasta 2005. La mayoría de los acreedores aceptó la oferta para intercambiar su deuda para el nuevo valor de títulos de 35 centavos de dólar, sin reconocimiento de todos los intereses vencidos. Muchos reductos, sin embargo, permanecen fuera del trato. Algunos expertos creen que la postura de Argentina tendrá consecuencias negativas para el sector ...Starting at €8.20
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Banco Ciudad (A): Who is the Owner
Musacchio, Aldo; Herrero, Gustavo A.; Scott, CintraCase HBS-712029-EEconomicsThe state-run Banco de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Banco Ciudad) was losing money in 2007. Early in 2008, Federico Sturzenegger, a renowned academic in Argentina, was appointed executive chairman by the city government and charged with turning the bank around. But just four months later, Sturzenegger was already facing the 45th day of a labor conflict sparked by union representatives on account of having fired six employees. The showdown raised se...Starting at €8.20
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Ernesto Tornquist: Making a Fortune on the Pampas (Spanish Version)
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Lluch, AndreaCase HBS-809S06EconomicsExamina la carrera de Ernesto Tornquist, un financiero cosmopolita considerado como el empresario más importante de la Argentina a fines del siglo 19. Tornquist creó un grupo empresarial diversificado, vinculado a la élite política, que integra la Argentina en las redes comerciales y financieras de la primera economía mundial. Proporciona una oportunidad para entender por qué la Argentina era una economía tan exitosa en este momento, y el debate ...Starting at €8.20