HBSP (USA)
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Implementing ERP (Spanish version)
Austin, Robert D.; Nolan, Richard L.; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-608S31Information TechnologiesReviews Cisco System's approach to implementing Oracle's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software product. This case chronologically reviews the diverse, critical success factors and obstacles facing Cisco during its implementation. Cisco faced the need for information systems replacement based on its significant growth potential and its reliance on failing legacy systems. The discussion focuses on where management was particularly savvy in co...Starting at €8.20
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SPECIALISTERNE: Sense and Details
Austin, Robert D.; Wareham, Jonathan; Busquets, JavierCase HBS-608109-EInformation TechnologiesThree-quarters of Specialisterne's expert software testing staff are diagnosed with some form of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Usually a handicap, ASD conveys talents especially suited to software testing and other highly repetitive tasks that require very high accuracy. This case describes a growing company struggling with unique challenges as it implements a "social enterprise" business model; it describes the difficulties faced by social e...Starting at €8.20
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CMM versus Agile: Methodology Wars in Software Development
Austin, Robert D.Case HBS-607084-EInformation TechnologiesA CIO decides whether to adopt the "Capability Maturity Model" (CMM) within her IT department. The decision is proving surprisingly controversial; some of her best developers prefer adopting an "agile" methodological approach instead. Compares and contrasts the CMM and agile methodologies, such as Kent Beck's eXtreme Programming.Starting at €8.20
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Enterprise Software Selection (Spanish version)
Austin, Robert D.; Sole, Deborah; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-606S14Information TechnologiesDescribes Harley-Davidson's decision process for defining and selecting an enterprise-wide procurement software package and the institutional changes introduced as part of this process. Tells the story of Harley-Davidson's approach in developing integrated business processes and information systems to meet the needs of a visionary procurement strategy. Central to this activity was the evaluation and selection of an enterprise software package and...Starting at €8.20
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The iPhone at IVK
Nolan, Richard L.; Austin, Robert D.Case HBS-911413-EInformation TechnologiesThe CIO addresses a decision to replace salesmen netbook PC's with iPhones, including converting the company's sales and customer applications to the iPhone platformStarting at €8.20
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Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: Enterprise Software Selection
Austin, Robert D.; Sole, Deborah; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-600006-EInformation TechnologiesDescribes Harley-Davidson's decision process for defining and selecting an enterprise-wide procurement software package and the institutional changes introduced as part of this process. Tells the story of Harley-Davidson's approach in developing integrated business processes and information systems to meet the needs of a visionary procurement strategy. Central to this activity was the evaluation and selection of an enterprise software package and...Starting at €8.20
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Cisco Systems, Inc.: Implementing ERP
Austin, Robert D.; Nolan, Richard L.; Cotteleer, MarkCase HBS-699022-EInformation TechnologiesReviews Cisco System's approach to implementing Oracle's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software product. This case chronologically reviews the diverse, critical success factors and obstacles facing Cisco during its implementation. Cisco faced the need for information systems replacement based on its significant growth potential and its reliance on failing legacy systems. The discussion focuses on where management was particularly savvy in co...Starting at €8.20
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SPECIALISTERNE: Sense and Details (Spanish Version)
Austin, Robert D.; Wareham, Jonathan; Busquets, JavierCase HBS-609S07Information TechnologiesLas tres cuartas partes del personal de pruebas de software de expertos de Specialisterne son diagnosticadas con algún tipo de trastorno del espectro autista (TEA). Por lo general, una desventaja, ASD transmite talentos especialmente adecuado para las pruebas de software y otras tareas muy repetitivas que requieren una precisión muy alta. Este caso describe una empresa en crecimiento que luchan con desafíos únicos, ya que implementa un modelo de ...Starting at €8.20
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Secom: Managing Information Security in a Risky World
McFarlan, F. Warren; Austin, Robert D.Case HBS-308015-EInformation TechnologiesExamines the type of security that is appropriate for an Internet company to have on its site. Focuses on a 20-person electronic e-commerce company trying to decide what parts of the information security product line they should acquire from the largest sStarting at €8.20
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Data.gov
Lakhani, Karim R.; Austin, Robert D.; Yi, YumiCase HBS-610075-EInformation TechnologiesTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. This case presents the logic and execution underlying the launch of Data.gov, an instantiation of President Obama's initiative for transparency and open government. The process used by Vivek Kundra, the federal CIO, and his team to rapidly develop the website and to make available high-value data sets for reuse is highlighted. The case recounts Kundra's experience at the sta...Starting at €8.20