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Radically Simple IT (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R0803JInformation Technologiesthe difficulty and expense of mapping out all requirements before a project starts because people often cannot specify everything that they need beforehand; the other unanticipated needs that almost always arise once a system is in operation; and the tricky task of persuading people to use and "own" it. Japan's Shinsei Bank emerged during the authors' research as a standout among the companies applying the path-based method. The firm designed, b...Starting at €8.20
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Advanced Medical Technology Corporation (Spanish Version)
Piper, Thomas R.; Rogers, Steven S.Case HBS-210S02FinanceUn oficial de préstamo debe decidir si prestar $ 8 millones a una compañía de alta tecnología en rápido crecimiento. La compañía ha tenido una serie de relaciones con los otros tres bancos. Los informes de los oficiales de crédito en estos bancos son preguntas mixtas y elevar en cuanto a la facilidad con la que una relación procedería. La totalidad de los temas debe ser considerado en la evaluación de la solvencia (carácter, garantía, capacidad, ...Starting at €8.20
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Lean Knowledge Work
Staats, Bradley R.; Upton, David M.Article HBS-R1110G-EService and Operations ManagementMany manufacturing companies and some service firms have reaped considerable benefits by applying variations of the Toyota Production System, a method for making operations "lean" through relentless efforts to increase quality and efficiency and eliminate waste. But conventional wisdom holds that lean principles don't lend themselves to knowledge work, which involves judgment and expertise, not the sorts of repetitive, easily specified tasks foun...Starting at €8.20
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Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Upton, David M.; Kim, BowonCase HBS-609018-EService and Operations ManagementExplores the journey of aggressive learning and capability building in the operations of a major Korean Shipbuilder. While DSHM had once used its superior learning capability to topple its Japanese competition, it now faced the potential for a similar attack from new Chinese competitors. Without outsourcing some of its work to China, DSHM would become uncompetitive. However, in outsourcing the work, some skills would necessarily have to be transf...Starting at €8.20
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TCS: The MCA 21 Project
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-609024-ETata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading outsourced software services provider based in India, must decide whether to bid on a high-profile government project within India. The project, if completed successfully, would mark another step in TCS' progression from a provider of low-cost technical resources to their goal of becoming an end-to-end technology enabled services provider. However, the project was not only complex but also presented cons...Starting at €8.20
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Gilbert Lumber Company
Rogers, Steven S.; Cooper, KennethCase HBS-315137-EFinanceThe Gilbert Lumber Co. is faced with a need for increased bank financing due to its rapid sales growth and low profitability. Students must determine the reasons for the rising bank borrowing, estimate the amount of borrowing needed, and assess the attracStarting at €8.20
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Frank Baker: Siris Capital Group and Titan Systems, Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; Collins, DerrickTeaching Note HBS-317037-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 317036.Starting at €0.00
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United Housing - Otis Gates, Teaching Note
Rogers, Steven S.; Cook, MercerTeaching Note HBS-317060-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for case 317059.Starting at €0.00
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Earl Gordon - Eastern Circle
Rogers, Steven S.; White, GregCase HBS-317061-EEntrepreneurshipThis case follows an African-American entrepreneur through the process of sourcing a potential acquisition, valuing a company, and securing the funding to purchase the company. This entrepreneur must decide if he should close the deal and which financing term sheet to accept.Starting at €8.20