Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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The Ins and Outs of Open Innovation
Chao, Raul O.Technical Note DARDEN-OM-1495-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note explores open innovation--initiatives that are executed with organizations or individuals outside the typical boundaries of the R&D organization. Through a broadening of the interpretation of open innovation, the note aims to help managers who are trying to be more open with their innovation initiatives. Understanding what works or what doesn’t work in different settings helps answer questions such as these: What types of proj...Starting at €8.20
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What Is Operations Management?
Chao, Raul O.Technical Note DARDEN-OM-1586-EService and Operations ManagementThis technical note outlines some basic concepts in operations management. This includes defining exactly what operations management is all about, explaining the key components of operations management, and understanding the types of decisions that are typically taken in operations management settings. The technical note is appropriate for an operations management course at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level.Starting at €8.20
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The Fight Against Skyrocketing Textbook Prices (A)
Guthrie, Lance; Moore, SherriCase DARDEN-G-0638-EKnowledge and CommunicationA young graduate student finds himself in hot water when he is sued by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., for reselling textbooks overseas for a profit. This case explores the first-sale doctrine-a section of the Copyright Act of 1976-as well as citation of three additional decisions. The B case reveals the Supreme Court verdict. This case is used in a business law course elective at the McIntire School of Commerce.Starting at €8.20
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The Fight Against Skyrocketing Textbook Prices (B)
Guthrie, Lance; Moore, SherriCase DARDEN-G-0639-EKnowledge and CommunicationA young graduate student finds himself in hot water when he is sued by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., for reselling textbooks overseas for a profit. This case explores the first-sale doctrine-a section of the Copyright Act of 1976-as well as citation of three additional decisions. The B case reveals the Supreme Court verdict. This case is used in a business law course elective at the McIntire School of Commerce.Starting at €5.74
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Marlow Construction (A): Dan Marlow, Founder and President
Martin, SeanCase DARDEN-OB-1282-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case represents an amalgam of commonly reported experiences people have when interacting with others from different social class backgrounds and positions of power. The A case takes the perspective of Dan Marlow, who grew up with access to financial and cultural resources and has built his own construction company. He has just fired Robby Gomez, an otherwise great worker, for chronic lateness, and he wonders why he is having trouble motivati...Starting at €8.20
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Butts in Seats: Helping the UVA Athletic Department Fill Scott Stadium
Martin, Sean; Detert, James R.Case DARDEN-OB-1289-ELeadership and People ManagementCarla Williams, the director of athletics for the University of Virginia (UVA), considered what steps the Athletics Department needed to take in the coming years to increase revenues. In 2017, UVA athletics revenues totaled approximately $100.6 million, making it the 27th-highest revenue program in the United States among schools for which this information was available (private schools did not need to publicly report financial information). The ...Starting at €8.20
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Innovation Strategy at Microsoft: Clouds on the Horizon - Teaching Note
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1387TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1387Starting at €0.00
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United Beverages: Product Development Genius or One-Hit-Wonder? - Teaching Note
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-OM-1335TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product OM-1335Starting at €0.00
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How Operations Impacts Financial Performance
Chao, Raul O.; Goldberg, RebeccaTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1779-EService and Operations ManagementThis note explains the building blocks of common financial performance metrics and show how operations affect those metrics. Return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) are two key measures of the financial performance of a firm. ROA captures the operational aspects of the firm while ROE captures the financing decisions of the firm.Starting at €8.20
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Defining Leadership and Effectiveness
Martin, SeanTechnical Note DARDEN-OB-1292-ELeadership and People ManagementThis technical note helps explain what leadership really is, explores some of the factors that influence leader effectiveness, and introduces the basics of how people can begin to develop as leaders. It is an introduction to a very big topic area, but provides simple definitions and explanations of complicated concepts.Starting at €8.20