Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Port of Singapore Authority: Ideology vs. Pragmatism—Trade and Geopolitics in the Malacca Strait
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinCase DARDEN-S-0351StrategyThis case describes the growth of the Asian ports industry between 2015 and 2020 and the impact of escalating US-China trade tensions and rising Chinese direct investments on regional port competition. Throughout the 2000s, the volume of Asian shipping steadily increased on the back of an expanding Chinese economy. The case focuses on how the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative and new Chinese-funded mega-ports like the Malacca Gateway Port would af...Starting at €8.20
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MetLife Meets Insurtech App to App
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, Aaron; Holtz, PaulCase DARDEN-F-1947-EFinanceThis case examines the key issues facing MetLife, a major company in life and annuity (L&A) and - to a lesser extent - property and casualty (P&C) insurance. The case provides an opportunity to analyze the business models of insurance companies, the main risks they face, and the broad investment strategies they pursue. The case also discusses how technology (including insurtech), regulation, and risk affect MetLife and insurance companies in gene...Starting at €8.20
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Tranlin, Inc. (A)
Freeman, R. Edward; Wu, Yi; Douthit, Jill; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0400-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityIn June 2014, China-based Tranlin, Inc., announced a historic $2 billion investment over the next five years to build and operate the company’s first advanced manufacturing facility in the United States on an 850-acre campus at the James River Industrial Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The company’s investment in this facility represented the largest foreign direct investment in the United States ever led by a China-based, privately owne...Starting at €8.20
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Tranlin, Inc. (B)
Freeman, R. Edward; Wu, Yi; Douthit, Jill; Mead, Jenny; Manno, CarloCase DARDEN-E-0401-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityTranlin’s technology and its business model offered a very promising future for its various stakeholders. In its initiative stage, communication with stakeholders was crucial in order for them to understand Tranlin’s mission, the obvious and potential benefits for them, and the kinds of support needed from them. While there were obvious benefits, there were nonetheless issues that Tranlin needed to address, and communication strategies it needed ...Starting at €5.74
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FedEx in the Chinese Express Delivery Market: Face-Off in the Forbidden City
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinCase DARDEN-S-0156-EStrategyThis case is appropriate for strategy courses and courses that focus on competitive dynamics. It follows FedEx from when it was the only international express freight delivery company with direct flights into such key Chinese cities as Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen and had a virtual monopoly over South China’s international express delivery market up to the competitive events that had taken some of the shine off FedEx operations in China. Leade...Starting at €8.20
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An Introduction to Blockchain
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1810-EFinanceThis technical note explains what blockchain is, what it allows, as well as discusses its advantages and potential issues to consider further. It also provides an example of an application in which blockchain technology is used and describes regulatory and governance considerations. It can be used in a financial institutions or fintech course along with a case on digital currencies.Starting at €8.20
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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronCase DARDEN-F-1819-EFinanceThe case describes a hypothetical hedge fund manager who is examining whether to invest in bitcoin. The case discusses potential risks and rewards of investing in bitcoin, the role of bitcoin and digital currencies more broadly, and financial innovation in the space, such as ICOs. It can be taught as part of a second-year MBA elective course in investments, financial institutions/capital markets, or fintech.Starting at €8.20
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JUST Capital
Matos, Pedro; Frank, Mary Margaret; Fernstrom, AaronCase DARDEN-F-1844-EFinanceThe case examines the development and launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on JUST Capital's socially responsible corporate ranking methodologies. The case provides a market overview of Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI), what has driven growth in those areas worldwide, and several best-practice investment approaches. Following the overview, the case describes the founding and dev...Starting at €8.20
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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion? - Teaching Note
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1819TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1819Starting at €0.00
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Developing a Personal Strategy: The Alumni Reunion
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinCase DARDEN-S-0355StrategyThis case describes the thoughts and reflections of five MBA alumni on their way back to their alma mater for a 20-year reunion event. As invited speakers, they will advise the upcoming graduating class on what to expect after graduation. The case provides a brief background on the career trajectories and family circumstances of each of the five protagonists as well as their personal reflections on their accomplishments and their regrets. The cas...Starting at €8.20