Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA)
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Friends of the Children:Innovating and Scaling to Meet the Moment(s)
Starkey, Kim; Melvin, SheilaCase SGSB-SM343-EStrategyFriends of the Children was founded by Duncan Campbell in 1991. Campbell grew up in extremely challenging circumstances and wanted to use his good fortune to make an impact on the lives of children who faced the same sort of circumstances he once had. The Friends of the Children model entailed pairing a salaried, professional mentor, called a Friend, with each child for a minimum of 12 years. It worked—83 percent of Friends of the Children you...Starting at €8.20
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Dozier Industries
Bruce McKern, Mark EakerCase SGSB-F163-EFinanceDozier Industries was a U.S. manufacturer of electronic security systems. In 1994, it received a large order from the United Kingdom, which stipulated payment in Pounds. The company received a deposit, with the balance expected to be paid in 90 days. The contract provided a slim profit margin, which could be easily eliminated by an unfavorable change in exchange rates. The Chief Financial Officer had to decide whether to accept the foreign exchan...Starting at €8.20