Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Why Is the Universe Against Me? (A)
Behfar, Kristin J.; Bodily, Jolene H.Case DARDEN-OB-1069Leadership and People ManagementHasn’t everyone at some point felt as if the universe was conspiring against his or her success? This case narrative tracks the story of Emmett Taylor, an operations manager for a bottling company, as a snow and ice storm bears down on his southeastern U.S. plant. Taylor is already plagued by stress caused by all facets of his life—family, work, and personal health—and this storm is no exception. The story offers an opportunity to discuss time, e...Starting at €8.20
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Daimler Taps the Chinese Panda Bond Market
Lynch, Luann J.; Haskins, Mark E.Case DARDEN-C-2417-EAccounting and ControlPreparing for a potential interview, an MBA graduate reads extensively about Daimler AG. She learns about company’s longtime presence in China manufacturing luxury automobiles and its continued investment in manufacturing and R&D capacity in that country. She also learns that the company financed part of its operations and growth in China by issuing bonds in both China and Hong Kong and wonders whether the company would return to those bond marke...Starting at €8.20
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Shareholders’ Equity at PepsiCo - Teaching Note
Haskins, Mark E.; Lynch, Luann J.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2425TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2425Starting at €0.00
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Potential Volatility Comes to Earnings: A Look at Berkshire Hathaway’s Equity Investments - Teaching Note
Lynch, Luann J.; Haskins, Mark E.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2426TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for product C-2426Starting at €0.00
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Revenue Recognition (Topic 606) at Salesforce.com, Inc. - Teaching Note
Haskins, Mark E.; Lynch, Luann J.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2428TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note of Product C-2428Starting at €0.00
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Executive Incentive Pay Disclosures at Etsy, Inc. - Teaching Note
Haskins, Mark E.; Lynch, Luann J.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2430TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2430Starting at €0.00
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Boulevard Sandwiches, Inc. (A)
Brownlee, E. Richard II; Lynch, Luann J.Case DARDEN-C-2433-EAccounting and ControlCarla Thomas, the owner of Boulevard Sandwiches, is preparing to meet with Alan Philips, the new manager of Boulevard Sandwiches, Inc., Unit No. 2, in mid-December 2017. The primary purpose of this meeting is to finalize the 2018 operating plan for the location, as well as to conduct sensitivity analysis related to the assumptions included in the budget. Thomas has decided that, due to the growth of her business, she can no longer continue to man...Starting at €8.20
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Boulevard Sandwiches, Inc. (A) - Teaching Note
Brownlee, E. Richard II; Lynch, Luann J.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2433TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for Product C-2433Starting at €0.00
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Target Media (B)
Horniman, Alexander B.; Kiang, Kyle; Chen, StellaCase DARDEN-OB-0911-ELeadership and People ManagementIn the B case, bitter rivals Yu Feng and Jiang Nanchun decide to merge their two companies. This is an unusual action because both men are successful entrepreneurs who are proud of their individual successes. They both assume that the merger will go smoothly. See also the A (UVA-OB-0910) and C (UVA-OB-0912) cases.Starting at €5.74
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Target Media (C)
Horniman, Alexander B.; Kiang, Kyle; Chen, StellaCase DARDEN-OB-0912-ELeadership and People ManagementThe C case concerns the challenges of postmerger integration. The cultural differences of the two companies and the style differences of the two leaders become issues for the new company, which now has a monopoly in the in-building advertising market, and questions about cultural integration take center stage. See also the A (UVA-OB-0910) and B (UVA-OB-0911) cases.Starting at €5.74