Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Titan Products, Inc.: Acquisition of Franz Schuler GMBH (A)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Watson, DanCase DARDEN-BP-0546-ECorporate GovernanceThis case allows two integration teams of different companies to construct a joint postacquisition integration plan. Some of the issues addressed in this role-play case include: (1) organization of Schuler, (2) staffing of management positions, (3) joint-distribution channels, (4) resolution of culture conflicts, (5) focus of strategic and operational decisions, and (6) performance metrics for assessing the success of the acquisition.Starting at €8.20
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Titan Products, Inc.: Acquisition of Franz Schuler GMBH (B-1)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Watson, DanCase DARDEN-BP-0547-ECorporate GovernanceThe confidential background about one of the companies involved in the construction of a joint postacquisition integration plan is provided in this case for one of the integration teams.Starting at €8.20
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Titan Products, Inc.: Acquisition of Franz Schuler GMBH (B-2)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Watson, DanCase DARDEN-BP-0548-ECorporate GovernanceThe confidential background about one of the companies involved in the construction of a joint postacquisitionintegration plan is provided in this case for the other of the integration teams.Starting at €8.20
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Titan Products, Inc.: Acquisition of Franz Schuler GMBH (C)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Watson, DanCase DARDEN-BP-0560-ECorporate GovernanceThe C case is a memo from the head of Titan Products to Franz Schuler managment stating it is imperative that the R&D portion of Franz Schuler be kept separate from Titan and remain under the leadership of Hermann Schuler.Starting at €5.74
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From Blues Brother to Industry Leader: Growing Revenues at ParknPool
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Rourke; BradCase DARDEN-ENT-0176-EEntrepreneurshipWith humble and unconventional roots; Jim Fonner's outdoor furniture company; ParknPool; began in Florida selling patio furniture door to door to hotels. Fonner and his then-partner dressed as the Blues Brothers in order to attract attention and gain sales. Over the decade; the business has grown and is now an industry leader in outdoor furniture supplies. Almost all of the firm’s selling is done over the internet. Revenues have grown year over y...Starting at €8.20
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From Blues Brother to Industry Leader: Growing Revenues at ParknPool - Teaching Note
Fairchild; Gregory B.; Rourke; BradTeaching Note DARDEN-ENT-0176TN-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching note for product ENT-0176Starting at €0.00