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The "It" Factor? Two Sigma, Venn, and Factor Analysis
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavCase DARDEN-F-1989-EFinanceThis case follows the protagonist, chief investment officer of a multifamily office, as she debates whether or not Venn, a factor-based portfolio attribution tool developed by quant manager Two Sigma, will be a beneficial tool for her firm. Using Venn, she starts looking into possible hedge fund investments in hope of both further diversifying her clients’ portfolios and hedging against a possible future downturn in markets. The case introduces t...Starting at €8.20
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Transformation in Somaliland: Edna Adan Maternity Hospital
Yemen, Gerry; Snell, Scott; Meara, John G.; McClain, Craig D.; Raykar, Nakul P.; Greenberg, Sarah L. M.; Henry, Jaymie AngCase DARDEN-OB-1082-ELeadership and People ManagementThere are change efforts, and there are change efforts. Edna Adan Ismail, referred to in the Western press as the Muslim Mother Teresa, created a small revolution when she founded the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland. From securing buy-in and permissions from Siad Barre's government, acquiring land and struggling to keep it, and designing and constructing a new building, to educating a health care workforce, attracting physici...Starting at €8.20
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Transformation in Somaliland: Edna Adan Maternity Hospital - Teaching Note
Yemen, Gerry; Snell, Scott; Meara, John G.; McClain, Craig D.; Raykar, Nakul P.; Greenberg, Sarah L. M.; Henry, Jaymie AngTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1082TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1082Starting at €0.00
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Rebalancing the Russell Indices: Beta and Volatility -Teaching Note
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1938TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1938Starting at €0.00
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Marriott International: Hospitality’s Uncertain Future
Harris, Jared D.; Snell, Scott; Harrison, KatharineCase DARDEN-S-0396StrategyWhen industry conditions are disrupted, planning for the future can be difficult. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the hospitality industry, not only depressing demand during the height of the crisis but also holding implications going forward for hotel demand in a future “new normal.” How can mature, established organizations rethink their business models when circumstances demand it? How can firms envision possible s...Starting at €8.20