Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Change Management at the University of Virginia Health System’s Body Imaging Division
Weiss; Elliott N.; Goldberg; Rebecca; English; AustinCase DARDEN-OM-1609-EService and Operations ManagementThis field-based case explores the University of Virginia's Body Imaging Division (BID) along with the group's new director; Arun Krishnaraj; who is trying to assess and ameliorate the frustrations; confusions; delays; and other issues BID and its patients are dealing with. The case challenges students to address issues related to change management; in this case in a health care setting. If the instructor would rather focus on problem solving; Le...Starting at €8.20
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The Power of One
Chen, Ming-Jer; Tucker, CharlesTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0204-EStrategyEach of us possesses an inner force that enables us to be optimally effective in all aspects of life. The power of one is much more than an abstraction that animates our actions. It has practical applications for day-to-day life, from school to work, and throughout our personal lives. The power of one provides a way to converse with ourselves, to crystallize what is important, thereby enabling us to make coherent decisions. And because it emanate...Starting at €8.20
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"Why Should I Care?"
Chen, Ming-Jer; Tucker, CharlesCase DARDEN-S-0301-EStrategyA scholar in the area of organizational behavior has just learned that her paper on gender diversity has been accepted by a top management journal. She is looking forward to today’s class because her new paper, which she had assigned as reading for class, could serve as a test run to discovering what kind of response her research would elicit from practical-minded business students. But instead she must make a case for the relevance of research i...Starting at €8.20
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New River Apparel: Trot or Gallop?
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Tucker, CharlesCase DARDEN-ENT-0194-EEntrepreneurshipMarjorie Burnett, who runs a clothing outlet with lagging revenues in Tennessee, is considering taking a gamble on starting a new business. She has to decide whether expansion—offering even more products—is the answer to increasing her revenue, and whether would that decision be more profitable than her present business, given that the storefront she's considering is in a relatively unpopulated rural area. Would a new business be worth the invest...Starting at €8.20
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Chick-fil-A: Bird of a Different Feather
Simko, Paul J.; Farris, Paul W.; Weiler, Virginia; Gerardo, Peter;Case DARDEN-G-0632-EStrategyIn 2011, sales at Chick-fil-A (CFA) surpassed $4 billion; however due to ownership’s aversion to debt, the pace of expansion was significantly slower than the fast-food-segment average. And the biggest differences between CFA and other fast-food chains were its private, family-controlled ownership structure and its management philosophy. This case explores the relationship between an enterprise’s philosophy and its long-term viability. This case ...Starting at €8.20
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Background Note on the Philippines and Financial Inclusion
Warnock, Veronica Cacdac; Warnock, Francis E.;Technical Note DARDEN-GEM-0149-EEconomicsThis note provides context regarding financial inclusion in the Philippines. It discusses the nature of poverty in the country; provides details on the financial system, especially the financial organizations that serve the poor; and presents some initiatives to broaden access to finance.Starting at €8.20
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Supplier Diversity in the City of Portland
Roy, Dwaipayan; Amodwala, Juhi;Case DARDEN-OM-1793-EService and Operations ManagementPriya Shah, a new consultant, had just begun a project with Biko Taylor, Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Portland, Oregon. A few weeks before, on April 20, 2022, the Portland City Council had passed ordinance 276, authorizing Taylor to pilot inclusive contracting policies designed to attract small diverse businesses (SDBs). Taylor hoped this pilot would help foster wealth creation for marginalized demographic groups by providing more ec...Starting at €8.20
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Boris's Brexit Dilemma (C)
Zorc, Sasa; Gregorio, Alexander;Case DARDEN-QA-0958-EDecision AnalysisIn 2019, several years after a referendum in which British voters chose “Brexit,” meaning the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU), the transitional agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU is due to expire. Prime Minister Boris Johnson must prepare for two facets of Brexit, each of which involves a decision: (1) whether to invest in mitigation funding in case of a hard Brexit (meaning one without a trade deal in place); and ...Starting at €5.74
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Philips: Developing a Marketing Strategy for LED Bulbs - Teaching note
Wilcox, Ronald T.; Yemen, Gerry;Teaching Note DARDEN-M-1033TN-EMarketingTeaching note for product M-1033Starting at €0.00
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Quail Cove Farms (B): Catching the Organics Wave
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Tucker, CharlesCase DARDEN-ENT-0169-EEntrepreneurshipThis case continues the story of Bill and Elaine Jardine from "Quail Cove Farms (A): One Night and a Big Decision." The Jardines, having moved into distribution, now face two decisions. First, they must evaluate whether they should continue to pursue each of their three channels of business (farming, retail sales, and distribution); second, they need to decide if they should shift their sales and marketing efforts to the internet with the help of...Starting at €5.74