Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Ian Desmond's Dilemma (D)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Fisher, RobertCase DARDEN-OM-1577-EService and Operations ManagementThis is the fourth in a series of four cases. Ian Desmond, a baseball player for the Washington Nationals team, was deciding whether or not to accept a new contract. Should he take a seven-year contract, and stick it out with the team for for another seven years? He was young and talented, and his star was on the rise. With strong 2013 performance statistics, he was in a good position to negotiate. Or should he take his chances on the free-agent ...Starting at €5.74
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Moral Relativism
Freeman, R. Edward; Werhane, Patricia H.; Wicks, Andrew C.; Parmar, Bidhan L.; Gilbert, Daniel R. Jr.Technical Note DARDEN-E-0341-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis note provides an introduction to moral relativism, discusses the various ways it poses fundamental challenges to engaging in ethical reflection, and offers alternative ways of thinking about ethics that avoid the trap of relativism.Starting at €8.20
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Trader Joe's: Navigating the Changing Seas of an Evolving Industry
Harris, Jared D.; Brooks, Carson; Tongate, JuliaCase DARDEN-S-0412StrategyTrader Joe’s, a specialized grocery retailer, occupies a successful niche market segment of selling highly valued, unique, and often quirky private-label-branded goods. Store locations, size, and in-store atmosphere contribute to a sense of distinctiveness and have created a devoted customer base. Nevertheless, Trader Joe’s faced increased competitive pressures from other competing retailers who have increasingly pushed into its competitive set. ...Starting at €8.20
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Ian Desmond's Dilemma (A)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Fisher, RobertCase DARDEN-OM-1574-EService and Operations ManagementThis is the first in a series of four cases. Ian Desmond, a baseball player for the Washington Nationals team, was deciding whether or not to accept a new contract. Should he take a seven-year contract, and stick it out with the team for for another seven years? He was young and talented, and his star was on the rise. With strong 2013 performance statistics, he was in a good position to negotiate. Or should he take his chances on the free-agent m...Starting at €8.20
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Ian Desmond's Dilemma (B)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Fisher, RobertCase DARDEN-OM-1575-EService and Operations ManagementThis is the second in a series of four cases. Ian Desmond, a baseball player for the Washington Nationals team, was deciding whether or not to accept a new contract. Should he take a seven-year contract, and stick it out with the team for for another seven years? He was young and talented, and his star was on the rise. With strong 2013 performance statistics, he was in a good position to negotiate. Or should he take his chances on the free-agent ...Starting at €5.74
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Ian Desmond's Dilemma (C)
Weiss, Elliott N.; Goldberg, Rebecca; Fisher, RobertCase DARDEN-OM-1576-EService and Operations ManagementThis is the third in a series of four cases. Ian Desmond, a baseball player for the Washington Nationals team, was deciding whether or not to accept a new contract. Should he take a seven-year contract, and stick it out with the team for for another seven years? He was young and talented, and his star was on the rise. With strong 2013 performance statistics, he was in a good position to negotiate. Or should he take his chances on the free-agent m...Starting at €5.74
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Peloton's Post-Pandemic Predicament
Harris, Jared D.; Tongate, JuliaCase DARDEN-S-0413StrategyPeloton, a manufacturer of exercise equipment and a platform for interactive fitness, combined elegant hardware, top-notch fitness classes led by world-class athletes, the largest network of subscribers in the industry, and user-to-user social connectivity that provided a more engaging experience than the usual at-home workout. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented demand for Peloton’s products, but decreased post-quarantine demand and a se...Starting at €8.20