Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Genetic Testing: Where Is the Real Risk?
Matherne, G. Paul; Behrman, Katelyn; Thomas, Matthew J.Case DARDEN-OM-1744-EService and Operations ManagementSandra Martinez, a junior partner in a new biotech venture capital fund, is working on a due diligence report on a new genetic testing firm that plans to launch a direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform for assessing cancer risk. She is mildly concerned about some bad publicity around a faulty chip used in DTC genetic testing, then becomes more worried as she looks deeper into genetic testing itself. She learns that some women have undergone major surg...Starting at €8.20
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Sustainability Challenges in the Shrimp Industry (B): Policy Alternatives
Landel, Robert D.; Ganoza, Fernando; Raja, ShankarCase DARDEN-OM-1389-EService and Operations ManagementThis case is appropriate for courses that focus on the areas of environmental sustainability and systems thinking. Students explore how the structure and information flows in the shrimp industry can create boom and bust performance. Key decision-making policies by industry participants and public administrators are designed and tested for improving industry performance through an in-class simulation. The A case OM-1388 serves as background.Starting at €5.74
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Sustainability Challenges in the Shrimp Industry (A)
Landel, Robert D.; Ganoza, Fernando; Raja, ShankarCase DARDEN-OM-1388-EService and Operations ManagementThis case fits with courses that have a focus on environmental sustainability and systems thinking, which help students conceptualize and formulate policy recommendations in industries dependent on the conservation of natural resources. Students are asked to construct a stock-flow map that depicts the interactions between markets, pricing, production, policy, and environment impacts. Class discussion explores stakeholder perspectives and compares...Starting at €8.20