Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Why Is the Universe Against Me? (A)
Behfar, Kristin J.; Bodily, Jolene H.Case DARDEN-OB-1069Leadership and People ManagementHasn’t everyone at some point felt as if the universe was conspiring against his or her success? This case narrative tracks the story of Emmett Taylor, an operations manager for a bottling company, as a snow and ice storm bears down on his southeastern U.S. plant. Taylor is already plagued by stress caused by all facets of his life—family, work, and personal health—and this storm is no exception. The story offers an opportunity to discuss time, e...Starting at €8.20
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Managed Document Services at Xerox: Handle with Care - Teaching Note
Isabella, Lynn A.; Calandra, TroyTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1321TNLeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1321Starting at €0.00
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: What to Do to Address Racial Disparities?
Riefberg, VivianCase DARDEN-OB-1323Leadership and People ManagementIn mid-June 2021, prominent attorney Jane Goldman, who lived and practiced in Danbury, Connecticut, was asked if she might be interested in getting more involved with the local hospital, possibly even serving on its board. She had been raised in Danbury; she was active with the local hospice, Catholic Charities; and she considered herself a progressive, thoughtful person. Although she had no background in health care, she was considering it. Da...Starting at €8.20
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Four Factors
Detert, James R.; Cullen, Kevin; Rosen, EvanCase DARDEN-OB-1358-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case follows Shane Harris, who has just been hired as an assistant coach for the NBA's new franchise, the Honolulu Hammerheads. In order to aid team management in using basketball analytics, Harris turns to Dean Oliver's Four Factor method.Starting at €8.20
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Free Agency (C): Negotiating as the Nuggets' Representative
Detert, James R.; Cullen, Kevin; Rosen, EvanCase DARDEN-OB-1361-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case set challenges students to consider the upcoming free agency decision-making of an NBA team by conducting some basic statistical analyses of three possible targets, all of whom are upcoming unrestricted free agents—Danny Glover, David Bowie, and Mike Meyers. Each of these players could potentially fit the team’s need to find a shooter and versatile defender at the forward position. Students are asked specifically to evaluate what each o...Starting at €5.74
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Defining Moments: Managing Your Mentor
Detert, James R.; Black, ChristinaCase DARDEN-OB-1278-ELeadership and People ManagementA young, female investment banker has just been unexpectedly promoted to managing director of her group - but she’ll be taking her mentor’s job while he is pushed out over a 10-month stint as a “senior adviser” in their group. This case offers students two decision points and opportunities to practice difficult conversations: first, what should she do, and how, when she first learns of her promotion? Second, what should she do, and how, six month...Starting at €8.20
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Knowlton Roberts II (A) (Spanish version)
Isabella, Lynn A.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1286Leadership and People ManagementEsta es una traducción al español de la versión del 26 de octubre de 2011 del caso UVA-OB-1025. Este caso es una versión actualizada de la serie de casos Knowlton Roberts (UVA-OB-0737 y 0738). Este caso sirve para comprender el punto de vista de otra persona y para ver qué sucede cuando los puntos de vista son mal entendidos o mal interpretados. El caso A presenta una serie de situaciones e interacciones que requieren considerar por qué cada pers...Starting at €8.20
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Knowlton Roberts II (B): Epilogue (Spanish version)
Isabella, Lynn A.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-1287Leadership and People ManagementEsta es una traducción al español de la versión del 26 de octubre de 2011 del caso UVA-OB-1026. Esta e la actualización de segunda parte de la serie de casos de Knowlton Roberts (UVA-OB-0737 y 0738). Este caso proporciona un epílogo a la decisión final del gerente de tomar o no un nuevo trabajo. Su decisión, cómo se la comunica a su jefe y la reacción de su jefe son el meollo del caso B.Starting at €5.74
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Marlow Construction (A): Dan Marlow, Founder and President
Martin, SeanCase DARDEN-OB-1282-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case represents an amalgam of commonly reported experiences people have when interacting with others from different social class backgrounds and positions of power. The A case takes the perspective of Dan Marlow, who grew up with access to financial and cultural resources and has built his own construction company. He has just fired Robby Gomez, an otherwise great worker, for chronic lateness, and he wonders why he is having trouble motivati...Starting at €8.20
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Butts in Seats: Helping the UVA Athletic Department Fill Scott Stadium
Martin, Sean; Detert, James R.Case DARDEN-OB-1289-ELeadership and People ManagementCarla Williams, the director of athletics for the University of Virginia (UVA), considered what steps the Athletics Department needed to take in the coming years to increase revenues. In 2017, UVA athletics revenues totaled approximately $100.6 million, making it the 27th-highest revenue program in the United States among schools for which this information was available (private schools did not need to publicly report financial information). The ...Starting at €8.20