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Radically Simple IT (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R0803JInformation Technologiesthe difficulty and expense of mapping out all requirements before a project starts because people often cannot specify everything that they need beforehand; the other unanticipated needs that almost always arise once a system is in operation; and the tricky task of persuading people to use and "own" it. Japan's Shinsei Bank emerged during the authors' research as a standout among the companies applying the path-based method. The firm designed, b...Starting at €8.20
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Prediction Markets at Google (Spanish version)
Coles, Peter A.; Lakhani, Karim R.; McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-612S12Information TechnologiesIn its eight quarters of operation, Google's internally developed prediction market has delivered accurate and decisive predictions about future events of interest to the company. Google must now determine how to increase participation in the market, and how to best use its predictions.Starting at €8.20
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Synthetic Biology Investment Opportunity
Barrett, Peter; Lakhani, Karim R.; Kelley, Julia; Herman, KerryCase HBS-620015-EInformation TechnologiesStarting at €8.20
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Radically Simple IT
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R0803J-EInformation TechnologiesMany managers think that developing and rolling out a major IT system is like putting up a warehouse: You build it and you're done. But that does not work for IT anymore. Taking that approach results in rigid, costly systems that are outdated from the day they are turned on. What's needed for today's businesses is IT that serves not only as a platform for existing operations but also as a launchpad for new functions and businesses. In this articl...Starting at €8.20
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Market Design in Online Businesses, Module Note
Coles, Peter A.Case HBS-911066-EInformation Technologies"Market Design in Online Businesses" characterizes the challenges entrepreneurs may face in creating a well-functioning ecosystem of users, and helps equip entrepreneurs with tools to overcome these obstacles. Key principles include ensuring thickness, alleviating congestion stemming from overuse, addressing asymmetric information, ensuring that it is safe and straightforward for users to participate, and designing monetization strategies that do...Starting at €8.20
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Codelco Copper Mines (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.; Fuller, Virginia A.Case HBS-610S13Information TechnologiesCodelco era una empresa minera de cobre chilena, ampliamente considerado como una de las firmas más administrados profesionalmente en América del Sur, a pesar del hecho de que era propiedad del Gobierno 100%. Una empresa de $ 10.5 mil millones en 2005, Codelco enfrenta al reto de la incorporación de tecnología de la información en sus procesos de producción, los cuales habían sido históricamente muy Manual en la naturaleza. los intentos de respue...Starting at €8.20
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Prediction Markets at Google
Coles, Peter A.; Lakhani, Karim R.; McAfee, AndrewCase HBS-607088-EInformation TechnologiesIn its eight quarters of operation, Google's internally developed prediction market has delivered accurate and decisive predictions about future events of interest to the company. Google must now determine how to increase participation in the market, and how to best use its predictions.Starting at €8.20
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Codelco Copper Mines
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.; Fuller, Virginia A.Case HBS-608053-EInformation TechnologiesCodelco was a Chilean copper-mining company, widely considered to be one of the most professionally managed firms in South America in spite of the fact that it was 100% government-owned. A $10.5 billion company in 2005, Codelco faced the challenge of incorporating information technology into its production processes, which had historically been very manual in nature. CEO Juan Villarzu's initial turnaround attempts introduced a customer-centric co...Starting at €8.20
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The Online Economy--Strategy and Entrepreneurship Course Architecture Note
Coles, Peter A.; Edelman, BenjaminCase HBS-911069-EInformation TechnologiesThis note provides an overview of the Harvard Business School course "The Online Economy: Strategy and Entrepreneurship." It covers the framework for the course, key principles within each course module, and a synopsis of each case, along with the lessons the case is meant to convey.Starting at €8.20