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JacobsRimell (A): Leading out of Bankruptcy: A CEO takes on the role of "bad cop" to save a failing UK software company
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-8-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis FocusCase is about a young VC-backed technology company in the UK, trying to turn around from a near-death crisis. The company offered a technology related to the management of broadband access, VoIP and digital television (DTV) services to large TelCos and cable providers, but is on the verge of bankruptcy after they have unexpectedly lost two large contracts within a very short time. The VC firm is bringing in a new (first-time) CEO in ord...Starting at €8.20
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JacobsRimell (B): A One-Shot Bet Pays Off: Decisions & Consequences
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-9-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis case B about a young VC-backed technology company in the UK, trying to turn around from a near-death crisis cannot be taught as a stand-alone case, but is a direct continuation of the FocusCase "JacobsRimell (A): Leading out of Bankruptcy". This second part illustrated the decisions the firm took during and after the crisis (caused by having unexpectedly lost two large contracts within a very short time) with regard to financing, market focu...Starting at €8.20
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Pentagram: The Craft of Design - Teaching Note
Mitchell, Jordan; Prats, Mª JuliaTeaching Note ET-14-EEntrepreneurshipPentagram a multi-disciplinary design firm with 19 partners in five offices (London, Berlin, New York, San Francisco and Austin) is considered to be the "Rolls-Royce of Design" by its peers. The company¹s growth is based on adding well-known designers who in turn bring in business under the Pentagram name. The group is facing tremendous competitive pressure from integrated advertising conglomerates such as WPP, Omnicom and Interpublic. Twenty...Starting at €0.00
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Amnesty International
Taylor G.; Valor Sabatier, JosepCase SI-36-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case describes the mission, organisational structure and operation of Amnesty International, the world-wide organisation devoted to the defense of human rights. The issue of recruiting and fund raising is thoroughly explored.Starting at €8.20
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Dare Devils, S.A.
Nueno, Pedro; Ralph, MichaelCase P-558-EService and Operations ManagementStarting at €8.20
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The United Kingdom: The Economic Agents
Argandoña, Antonio; Hernández, A.Case ASE-264-EEconomicsStarting at €8.20
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Britain and the EMS: The Choice of Exchange Rate Policy
Gual, JordiCase ASE-173-EEconomicsThe case presents the policy dilemma faced by the UK government in the spring of 1988. With the background of disagreements about whether the UK should join the EMS, a strong Sterling pounds creates problems for British exporters. The Prime Minister, Ms. Margaret Thatcher wishes to let the pound rise while the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Nigel Lawson favours a reduction in interest rates to bring down the exchange rate. The open disagreement...Starting at €8.20
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Burberry in 2014
Elberse, AnitaCase HBS-515054-EMarketingIn February 2014, Burberry's chief executive officer Angela Ahrendts is preparing to hand the reins of the English luxury fashion company to chief creative officer Christopher Bailey. Under Ahrendts and Bailey's partnership, in place since 2006, Burberry's revenues have tripled to more than two billion English pounds, and operating profits have more than doubled. Ahrendts has led Burberry to become a brand that once again stands for luxury and th...Starting at €8.20
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ASOS PLC
Wells, John R.; Ellsworth, GabrielCase HBS-716449-EStrategyLaunched in 2000, ASOS was one of the world's largest online fashion specialists in 2016. Focusing on young consumers aged 16-25 years, the company offered over 80,000 items on its websites, many times more than the largest fashion stores, and added several thousand new lines every week. Based in the United Kingdom, ASOS shipped products to 240 countries and territories, and international sales represented more than 50% of total revenues. But whe...Starting at €8.20