Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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A Place to Call Home (A)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-F-1935FinanceThis case contains two roles, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to negotiating. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiation skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners, and in corporate university settings. At first glance, there is no immediate resolution to the negotiation. A cou...Starting at €8.20
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Getting Started (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1085TNLeadership and People ManagementTeaching Note of Product OB-1085 and OB-1086Starting at €0.00
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Philly Cleans (A)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-F-1939-EFinanceThis case provides a minimum threshold and a range of value for a contract for janitorial services in an office building. A variety of facts are presented that negotiators can choose to pay more or less attention to when planning and conducting their negotiation. Mitchell, a shift supervisor, has been temporarily empowered to conduct the negotiation on behalf of his supervisor, Robert Eckhart, who is out sick. Jim Evans, the sales representative ...Starting at €8.20
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New Planet Music (B)
Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-OB-1090-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case contains two briefs, one for each person in a two-party negotiation. They are relatively short in length and can be read in class just prior to a mock negotiation. This learning activity is appropriate for teaching negotiations skills to a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate business school students, adult learners in a variety of settings, and in a corporate university.Starting at €5.74
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Uber Pricing Strategies and Marketing Communications
Farris, Paul W.; Yemen, Gerry; Weiler, Virginia; Ailawadi, KusumCase DARDEN-M-0871-EMarketingBy late March 2014, the ridesharing company Uber was on a roll, rapidly expanding service to untapped markets and gaining new, enthusiastic customers, as well as a few vocal and visible detractors. Uber’s innovative organization of the supply-demand matching process produced eager customers who recruited others. Buzz marketing and aggressive recruitment of drivers augmented growth. This case presents Uber as an example of a middleman adding real ...Starting at €8.20
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J. C. Penney: The "Think Big" Strategy - Teaching Note
Farris, Paul W.; Weiler, VirginiaTeaching Note DARDEN-M-0841TN-EMarketingTeaching note for product M-0841Starting at €0.00
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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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Bidding for Hertz: Leveraged Buyout - Teaching Note
Chaplinsky, Susan; Marston, Felicia C.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1560TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1560Starting at €0.00
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Leading with Vulnerability
Belmi, Peter; Thomas-Hunt, Melissa C.Exercise DARDEN-OB-1398Leadership and People ManagementThis exercise helps students practice bringing vulnerability, compassion, and curiosity to a discussion. Over two rounds, groups of students are asked to both answer questions about themselves and listen as others answer, sharing in an environment of confidentiality and care.Starting at €8.20
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DuPont Corporation: Sale of Performance Coatings
Chaplinsky, Susan; Marston, Felicia C.; Merker, BrettCase DARDEN-F-1709-EFinanceIn January 2012, Ellen Kullman, CEO and chairman of DuPont, must decide whether to retain or sell the company’s Performance Coatings (DPC) division. This is an introductory case on valuing a leveraged buyout. The case focuses on a publicly listed corporation’s decision to divest a large division and asks students to compare the division’s value if it remains under DuPont’s control or is sold to an outside party. The transaction size of approximat...Starting at €8.20