Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Advanced Laser Clinics (A)
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethCase DARDEN-OB-0886-ELeadership and People ManagementHow do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. It is designed to illustrate the negative effects that can result after a difficult conversation and ways to reduce the risk of adverse consequences. The case also touches on relationships in the workplace and the correlation they have to the bottom line. In the A case students have ...Starting at €8.20
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Advanced Laser Clinics (B)
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethCase DARDEN-OB-0887-ELeadership and People ManagementHow do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. It is designed to illustrate the negative effects that can result after a difficult conversation and ways to reduce the risk of adverse consequences. The case also touches on relationships in the workplace and the correlation they have to the bottom line. In the A case students have ...Starting at €5.74
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Stryker Corporation
Hess, Edward D.; Eriksson, CassyCase DARDEN-S-0174-EStrategyStryker is the story of how CEO John Brown built his company into a market leader using a simple strategy of growing earnings 20% a year. The strategy was supported by the values statement: "do not lie, cheat, or steal to do it." Stryker had an internal high-performance environment grown primarily through organic growth and by adding technology through small acquisitions. This case confronts Brown's succession and the issue of whether Stryker's 2...Starting at €8.20
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Starbucks Corporation (A)
Hess, Edward D.; Eriksson, CassyCase DARDEN-S-0175-EStrategyThe issue in this case is whether it is realistic for Starbucks to continue to be a high-growth company. Questions raised are whether all growth is good; whether bigger is always better; whether businesses must “grow or die”; and under what circumstances does too aggressive growth destroy value? In trying to remain a high-growth company, Starbucks has opened some stores in subprime locations, resulting in dilution of its customer value propositio...Starting at €8.20
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Starbucks Corporation (B)
Hess, Edward D.; Eriksson, CassyCase DARDEN-S-0176-EStrategyThis case follows S-0175 and explores the different responses Starbucks made to correct its operational and overexpansion problems as well as its experimentation with new growth ideas. Analysts who predicted that Starbucks wouldn’t survive the global downturn must to eat their words. Under its former CEO, it has emerged from the economic downturn a leaner, better company. Now it must decide whether to build or buy a new concept to scale or reigni...Starting at €5.74
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Dell Inc.
Hess, Edward D.; Eriksson, CassyCase DARDEN-S-0185-EStrategyIn the 1990s, with more widespread use of the Internet, sales through Dell Computer Corporation’s online business swelled, and it became a dominant market leader. By 2010, Dell Computer Corporation had changed its name to Dell Inc. (Dell). Dell employed 96,000 people worldwide and was ranked 38th on the Fortune 500 list. But in the summer of 2010, Dell was faced with dwindling market share, myriad customer complaints, vendor troubles, and a blist...Starting at €8.20
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Advanced Laser Clinics (E)
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethCase DARDEN-OB-0890-ELeadership and People ManagementHow do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. It is designed to illustrate the negative effects that can result after a difficult conversation and ways to reduce the risk of adverse consequences. The case also touches on relationships in the workplace and the correlation they have to the bottom line. In the A case students have ...Starting at €5.74
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Advanced Laser Clinics (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) - Teaching Note
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-0886TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-0886Starting at €0.00
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Advanced Laser Clinics (C)
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethCase DARDEN-OB-0888-ELeadership and People ManagementHow do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. It is designed to illustrate the negative effects that can result after a difficult conversation and ways to reduce the risk of adverse consequences. The case also touches on relationships in the workplace and the correlation they have to the bottom line. In the A case students have ...Starting at €5.74
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Advanced Laser Clinics (D)
Clawson, James G.; Ryan, ElizabethCase DARDEN-OB-0889-ELeadership and People ManagementHow do you tell one of your direct reports that she stinks? This case explores the dynamics behind having difficult conversations, and giving and receiving feedback. It is designed to illustrate the negative effects that can result after a difficult conversation and ways to reduce the risk of adverse consequences. The case also touches on relationships in the workplace and the correlation they have to the bottom line. In the A case students have ...Starting at €5.74