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ZS Associates: Sales Force Sizing
Spekman, Robert E.; Kumar, Sameer; Kalla, AryaCase DARDEN-M-0745-EMarketingThis case describes a consulting firm that is assisting a pharmaceutical company as it faces a strategic question regarding how to determine the size of its sales force. An Excel file containing two of the case exhibits is included and is available by contacting sales@dardenbusinesspublishing.com. A related Technical Note entitled "A Note on Sizing the Sales Force" (UVA-M-0746) is available that describes several approaches one could employ to si...Starting at €8.20
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Managing Virtual Teams (A)
West, June A.; Kalla, Arya; Kumar, SameerCase DARDEN-BC-0210-EKnowledge and CommunicationKarl Henderson was a senior manager at Metrionic Systems, a Santa Clara, California-based provider of networking solutions. During his time there, he had worked on and managed various cross-functional teams. When he was given the opportunity to manage a team that was spread across five continents, Henderson was confident that with a little groundwork, he could manage perfectly and deliver on time as he had always done. Due to a recent increase in...Starting at €8.20
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Toxic for Teens? Navigating a Career in the Social Media Industry (A)
Gentile, Mary; Warnell, Jessica McManusCase DARDEN-OB-1395-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is part of the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) curriculum. To see other material in the GVV curriculum, please visit http://store.darden.virginia.edu/giving-voice-to-values. Gia is an early-career data analyst at an industry-leading social media company. When she is asked to prepare a research report presenting analysis of user data, Gia is confronted with a challenge. After conducting thoughtful research and reviewing previous reports, sh...Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Sizing the Sales Force
Spekman, Robert E.; Kumar, Sameer; Kalla, AryaTechnical Note DARDEN-M-0746-EMarketingThis note describes several approaches one could employ to size a sales force. It addresses the advantages of each approach as well as the weaknesses. The case entitled "Z Associates: Sizing the Sales Force" (UVA-M-0745) provides a real-world example of one company's attempt to select the correct approach, and includes a supplemental Excel file for students.Starting at €8.20
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Toxic for Teens? Navigating a Career in the Social Media Industry (B)
Gentile, Mary; Warnell, Jessica McManusCase DARDEN-OB-1396-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is part of the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) curriculum. To see other material in the GVV curriculum, please visit http://store.darden.virginia.edu/giving-voice-to-values. Gia is an early-career data analyst at an industry-leading social media company. When she is asked to prepare a research report presenting analysis of user data, Gia is confronted with a challenge. After conducting thoughtful research and reviewing previous reports, sh...Starting at €5.74
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Managing Virtual Teams (B)
West, June A.; Kalla, Arya; Kumar, SameerCase DARDEN-BC-0211-EKnowledge and CommunicationIn the follow-up to the A case (UVA-BC-0210), Karl Henderson has convened the first meeting of the virtual team at Metrionic Systems. Because of the time-zone differences, some members are meeting from home, while another member cannot attend at all. Henderson decided that since it was cumbersome to schedule a meeting where everyone was present, each member of the team should send status reports to him on Fridays, and he would then decide whether...Starting at €5.74
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Toxic for Teens? Navigating a Career in the Social Media Industry (A) and (B) - Teaching note
Gentile, Mary; Warnell, Jessica McManusTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1395TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for products OB-1395 and OB-1396Starting at €0.00
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China's Stock Market: Understanding Its Boom-and-Bust Cycles - Teaching note
Yang, Dennis; Allen, James; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1985TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1985Starting at €0.00
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China's Stock Market: Understanding Its Boom-and-Bust Cycles - Teaching Note
Yang, Dennis; Allen, James; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1985TNFinanceTeaching note of product F-1985Starting at €0.00