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Joe Willis: Feeling the Heat in Thailand (A)
Isabella, Lynn A.; Langlais, Darcy; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-0898-ELeadership and People ManagementSometimes the tried-and-true American business team-building exercises just don’t work. Although frequently successful with teams made up of employees from different sections of an organization, what happens when teams consist of employees from different geographical areas like the United States and Asia? This presents a whole set of unique differences. This case follows the experiences of an executive sent to Bangkok, Thailand, with two other ma...Starting at €8.20
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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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Home Technologies, Inc.: Merging Corporate Learning Centers (A)
Haskins, Mark E.; Simandl, JillCase DARDEN-G-0590-EKnowledge and CommunicationTed Colby, the newly appointed director of the Home Technologies, Inc.’s (HTI) learning center, is crafting a plan for the integration of the two learning centers, which come with different operating philosophies, assets, and practices. Colby’s goal is to create a single department suitable for the new entity, HTI. In the (A) case, students are challenged to critique Colby’s early integration concerns and decisions. In the (B) case, students have...Starting at €8.20
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Home Technologies, Inc.: Merging Corporate Learning Centers (B)
Haskins, Mark E.; Simandl, JillCase DARDEN-G-0591-EKnowledge and CommunicationTed Colby, the newly appointed director of the Home Technologies, Inc.’s (HTI) learning center, is crafting a plan for the integration of the two learning centers, which come with different operating philosophies, assets, and practices. Colby’s goal is to create a single department suitable for the new entity, HTI. In the A case, students are challenged to critique Colby’s early integration concerns and decisions. In the B case, students have the...Starting at €5.74
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Joe Willis: Feeling the Heat in Thailand (B)
Isabella, Lynn A.; Langlais, Darcy; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-0899-ELeadership and People ManagementSometimes the tried-and-true American business team-building exercises just don’t work. Although frequently successful with teams made up of employees from different sections of an organization, what happens when teams consist of employees from different geographical areas like the United States and Asia? This presents a whole set of unique differences. This case follows the experiences of an executive sent to Bangkok, Thailand, with two other ma...Starting at €5.74
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Joe Willis: Feeling the Heat in Thailand (C)
Isabella, Lynn A.; Langlais, Darcy; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-OB-0900-ELeadership and People ManagementSometimes the tried-and-true American business team-building exercises just don’t work. Although frequently successful with teams made up of employees from different sections of an organization, what happens when teams consist of employees from different geographical areas like the United States and Asia? This presents a whole set of unique differences. This case follows the experiences of an executive sent to Bangkok, Thailand, with two other ma...Starting at €5.74
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Home Technologies, Inc.: Merging Corporate Learning Centers (A) and (B) - Teaching Note
Haskins, Mark E.; Simandl, JillTeaching Note DARDEN-G-0590TN-EKnowledge and CommunicationTeaching note for product G-0590Starting at €0.00