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The Restructuring of Danfurn LLC
Smith, David C.; Halperin, Larry G.; Friedman, MichaelCase DARDEN-F-1688-EFinanceThis case is taught at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce in the fourth year course, "Corporate Restructuring." The case is suitable for advanced undergraduates or MBS students that have already completed a course in corporate finance or valuation. The material would fit well in a second Corporate Finance class, particularly if the instructor would like to devote some time to discussing financial distress and restructuring. It...Starting at €8.20
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The Restructuring of Danfurn LLC - Teaching Note
Smith, David C.; Yankoski, MichaelTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1688TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1688Starting at €0.00
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US–China Tensions in Class (A): International Politics Meets Interpersonal Relationships
Chen, Ming-Jer; Whittle, Mary Summers; Fairfax, Lydia; Feng, JianYe (Jacky)Case DARDEN-S-0332-EStrategyThis four-part case series examines the numerous, often subtle ways in which international and interpersonal relations intersect. When an American MBA student types a controversial comment about China into the virtual chat box of an online class on emergiStarting at €8.20
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US–China Tensions in Class (D): Bruised Feelings
Chen, Ming-Jer; Whittle, Mary Summers; Fairfax, Lydia; Feng, JianYe (Jacky)Case DARDEN-S-0335-EStrategyThis four-part case series examines the numerous, often subtle ways in which international and interpersonal relations intersect. When an American MBA student types a controversial comment about China into the virtual chat box of an online class on emergiStarting at €5.74
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US–China Tensions in Class (B): Balancing the Professional, Political, and Personal
Chen, Ming-Jer; Whittle, Mary Summers; Fairfax, Lydia; Feng, JianYe (Jacky)Case DARDEN-S-0333-EStrategyThis four-part case series examines the numerous, often subtle ways in which international and interpersonal relations intersect. When an American MBA student types a controversial comment about China into the virtual chat box of an online class on emergiStarting at €5.74
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Food Supply and COVID-19: Breaking the Chain (A)
Mani, Vidya; Thomas, Doug; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-OM-1691-EService and Operations ManagementThis case uses the impact of the global pandemic on the concentrated meatpacking industry to explore management of supply chain disruptions. COVID-19 had created massive problems at Tyson Foods, with high infection rates among workers, plants closing, and farmers unable to deliver livestock to processing plants. This translated into shortages at grocery stores. Then the president of the United States issued an executive order that meat-processing...Starting at €8.20
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Fairphone (B): Is It Really Worth It?
Mani, Vidya; Thomas, Doug; Medack, AlexandraCase DARDEN-OM-1713-EService and Operations ManagementThis case is a follow-up to "Fairphone (A): Can a Start-Up Change an Industry?" (UVA-OM-1712). Fairphone's goals to keep producing an ethically sourced smartphone were noble, but "doing well by doing good" could only be an idealistic slogan unless Fairphone could figure out a way to be profitable. The company needed money to invest in its supply chain, to buy component inventory, and to pay for its own operations. When Fairphone began brainstorm...Starting at €5.74
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Regulations and Standards: Electronics Supply Chain
Mani, Vidya; Thomas, Doug; Medack, AlexandraTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1714-EService and Operations ManagementStandards and regulations exist to ensure supply chains are not exploitative of the people, environments, and materials with which they interact. This technical note concentrates on two aspects of the process for electronics supply chains: the responsible sourcing of raw materials and end-of-use recycling. It is recommended for use with a companion technical note, "Electronics Supply Chain Overview" (UVA-OM-1716); as well as with the following ca...Starting at €8.20
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Social Investment in Supply Chains: Mining the Possibilities
Mani, Vidya; Parmar, Bidhan L.; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-OM-1780-EService and Operations ManagementTintio SA (Tintio), a Peru-based mining company, planned to open a gold mine in Ica, the southern region of Peru. But like other mining companies, Tintio often had rocky relationships with the communities in which it operated. Tintio had tried to improve its practices and relationships over the years, but in 2021, it still experienced pushback from assorted stakeholders. Company leadership needed to decide how best to compensate and benefit the l...Starting at €8.20
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iFixit: If You Bought It, You Don’t Really Own It - Teaching note
Mani, Vidya; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1772TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1772Starting at €0.00