Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Chick-fil-A: Bird of a Different Feather
Simko, Paul J.; Farris, Paul W.; Weiler, Virginia; Gerardo, Peter;Case DARDEN-G-0632-EStrategyIn 2011, sales at Chick-fil-A (CFA) surpassed $4 billion; however due to ownership’s aversion to debt, the pace of expansion was significantly slower than the fast-food-segment average. And the biggest differences between CFA and other fast-food chains were its private, family-controlled ownership structure and its management philosophy. This case explores the relationship between an enterprise’s philosophy and its long-term viability. This case ...Starting at €8.20
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Background Note on the Philippines and Financial Inclusion
Warnock, Veronica Cacdac; Warnock, Francis E.;Technical Note DARDEN-GEM-0149-EEconomicsThis note provides context regarding financial inclusion in the Philippines. It discusses the nature of poverty in the country; provides details on the financial system, especially the financial organizations that serve the poor; and presents some initiatives to broaden access to finance.Starting at €8.20
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Supplier Diversity in the City of Portland
Roy, Dwaipayan; Amodwala, Juhi;Case DARDEN-OM-1793-EService and Operations ManagementPriya Shah, a new consultant, had just begun a project with Biko Taylor, Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Portland, Oregon. A few weeks before, on April 20, 2022, the Portland City Council had passed ordinance 276, authorizing Taylor to pilot inclusive contracting policies designed to attract small diverse businesses (SDBs). Taylor hoped this pilot would help foster wealth creation for marginalized demographic groups by providing more ec...Starting at €8.20
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Boris's Brexit Dilemma (C)
Zorc, Sasa; Gregorio, Alexander;Case DARDEN-QA-0958-EDecision AnalysisIn 2019, several years after a referendum in which British voters chose “Brexit,” meaning the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU), the transitional agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU is due to expire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson must prepare for two facets of Brexit, each of which involves a decision: (1) whether to invest in mitigation funding in case of a hard Brexit (meaning one without a trade deal in place); and ...Starting at €5.74
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Philips: Developing a Marketing Strategy for LED Bulbs - Teaching note
Wilcox, Ronald T.; Yemen, Gerry;Teaching Note DARDEN-M-1033TN-EMarketingTeaching note for product M-1033Starting at €0.00
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Arjun Sachdev and the Collingwood’s Deal
Davidson, Martin N.; Schur-Narula, Niki;Case DARDEN-OB-1428-ELeadership and People ManagementArjun Sachdev is in a quandary. He is eager to land a $4 million account with Collingwood's Supermarkets, a large Australian supermarket chain, but Neil Fletcher, Collingwood's buyer, has casually made a number of racist comments in talking with Sachdev. This is a high-stakes sale; landing the account would certainly validate Sachdev's recent promotion to director of business development at his company, Strasbourg Organics. Losing it could jeopar...Starting at €8.20
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Boris's Brexit Dilemma (A)
Zorc, Sasa; Gregorio, Alexander;Case DARDEN-QA-0956-EDecision AnalysisIn 2019, several years after a referendum in which British voters chose “Brexit,” meaning the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU), the transitional agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU is due to expire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson must prepare for two facets of Brexit, each of which involves a decision: (1) whether to invest in mitigation funding in case of a hard Brexit (meaning one without a trade deal in place); and ...Starting at €8.20
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Boris's Brexit Dilemma (B)
Zorc, Sasa; Gregorio, Alexander;Case DARDEN-QA-0957-EDecision AnalysisIn 2019, several years after a referendum in which British voters chose “Brexit,” meaning the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU), the transitional agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU is due to expire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson must prepare for two facets of Brexit, each of which involves a decision: (1) whether to invest in mitigation funding in case of a hard Brexit (meaning one without a trade deal in place); and ...Starting at €5.74
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Maxine Hall at Northwest Middle School (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Hernandez, Morela; Guggenheimer, ScottTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1271TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1271Starting at €0.00
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Justin Thomas at Shining Star Academy (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Hernandez, Morela; Guggenheimer, ScottTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1269TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1269Starting at €0.00