Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Teaching Note for King County: Creating a Culture of Outcomes
Brest, Paul; Schifrin, DebraTeaching Note SGSB-SI150TN-EDespite its overall prosperity and booming economy, King County in Washington state faced persistent inequities in poverty, homelessness, and unemployment based on race and place. This case covers the period 2014 to 2019, during which the county developed and implemented new equity- and outcome-driven approaches to address these problems. Starting in 2014, the county began shifting its orientation and operations to focus more on preventive social...Starting at €0.00
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Daiso of Japan: The Dollar Store
Whang, J; Yamamoto, KCase SGSB-GS90-EService and Operations ManagementDaiso Industries Co., Ltd. was the largest 100-yen (or one dollar) shop operator in Japan, with nearly 2,900 stores in Japan and 1,400 stores in 26 other countries. The privately owned company featured nearly 50,000 products, ranging from office supplies to cosmetics and seasonal holiday decorations—most items (98 percent) were priced at 100 yen, with some exceptions. Some 99 percent of Daiso’s products were privately branded, but only a small ...Starting at €8.20
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King County: Creating a Culture of Outcomes
Brest, Paul; Schifrin, DebraCase SGSB-SI150-EInnovation and ChangeDespite its overall prosperity and booming economy, King County in Washington state faced persistent inequities in poverty, homelessness, and unemployment based on race and place. This case covers the period 2014 to 2019, during which the county developed and implemented new equity- and outcome-driven approaches to address these problems. Starting in 2014, the county began shifting its orientation and operations to focus more on preventive social...Starting at €8.20