Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Belton Semiconductors (B)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0557Corporate GovernanceAfter more intense debate, Belton’s COO has acquiesced and agreed with the manager of a large management consulting firm on every major point. But a senior partner on the assessment, as well as the consultant’s mentor, thinks the results are disastrous.Starting at €5.74
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JW Sports Supplies (A); (B); and (C) - Teaching Note
Lynch; Luann J.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2402TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2402Starting at €0.00
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Toops Wholesale
Weiss, Elliott N.; McGettigan, Bill; Murphy, MichaelCase DARDEN-OM-1356-EService and Operations ManagementThe general manager of a grocery distributor in New Zealand must decide whether to consolidate its regional warehouses into one central location. The decision has been made more urgent by the recent loss of a distribution channel to a competitor. The company must weigh the cost benefits against any potential impact on the customer service for which it is known.Starting at €8.20
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Gambling and Death in Vietnam (A)
Wicks, Andrew C.; Weillaert, Simon; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0323-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityWhat should a manager with a multinational corporation do when his employee confides that he may have accidentally killed someone? The plant where they work is located in Vietnam; the employee, a native, is hesitant to face the charges given his concerns about the fairness of the local legal system. He is seeking both advice and help. The B case (UVA-E-0324) updates the situation and provides additional fodder for discussion.Starting at €8.20
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Gambling and Death in Vietnam (B)
Wicks, Andrew C.; Weillaert, Simon; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0324-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis case updates the situation outlined in the A case (UVA-E-0323), providing information that helps students to both evaluate the decision made in the A case and determine what to do next.Starting at €5.74
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Belton Semiconductors (A)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0556Corporate GovernanceThe manager of a large management consulting firm has evaluated Belton’s operating model and recommended changes to get the organization back on its historical growth trajectory. He has led a competitive assessment, conducted extensive interviews within the company and throughout the semiconductors industry, framed a highly structured issue tree, and developed a recommended operating model and five-year road map for the company. But Belton’s COO ...Starting at €8.20
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Caterpillar Inc. Taps the Chinese Bond Market
Lynch; Luann J.; Haskins; Mark E.Case DARDEN-C-2418-EAccounting and ControlAn MBA graduate prepares for a possible interview with Caterpillar Inc. by reading about the company’s longtime presence in China manufacturing heavy equipment and its continued optimism about the heavy equipment market in that country. He also learns that the company financed part of its operations and growth in China by issuing bonds in Hong Kong and wonders whether the company would return to that bond market in Hong Kong.Starting at €8.20
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Belton Semiconductors (B)
Laseter, Timothy M.; Murphy, Michael; Pederson, MattCase DARDEN-BP-0557-ECorporate GovernanceAfter more intense debate, Belton’s COO has acquiesced and agreed with the manager of a large management consulting firm on every major point. But a senior partner on the assessment, as well as the consultant’s mentor, thinks the results are disastrous.Starting at €5.74
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Caterpillar Inc. Taps the Chinese Bond Market - Teaching Note
Lynch; Luann J.; Haskins; Mark E.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2418TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2418Starting at €0.00
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Daimler Taps the Chinese Panda Bond Market - Teaching Note
Lynch; Luann J.; Haskins; Mark E.Teaching Note DARDEN-C-2417TN-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product C-2417Starting at €0.00