Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew
Snell, Scott A.; Lemley, AmyCase DARDEN-OB-0970-ELeadership and People ManagementCan the return of its founding CEO turn a lagging Starbucks around? Howard Shultz must map a strategy that addresses the company's decreasing sales and perhaps too rapid growth. Had the previous CEO's efforts to streamline operations compromised the Starbucks experience or was a changing economy to blame? Schultz considers whether to close existing stores, slow U.S. growth while expanding overseas, and improve the customer experience, which he be...Starting at €8.20
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Software Sense: Making the Case for the Long-Term View
Parmar, Bidhan L.; Mead, Jenny; Tomlinson, BrianCase DARDEN-E-0436Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityBeth Collins, CFO of Software Sense, an American multinational computer hardware and software developer, contemplated various ways that her publicly traded company could embrace a more long-term orientation in its quarterly reports and throughout its reporting ecosystem. Like other publicly traded companies, Software Sense faced constant pressure from investors and analysts to increase short-term financial-performance metrics, particularly in its...Starting at €8.20
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Chalhoub Group: Transforming the Luxury Retailer
Snell, Scott A.Case DARDEN-S-0319-EStrategyFrom a single boutique in Damascus, Syria, in 1955, the Chalhoub Group had grown by 2019 to operate more than 650 luxury retail stores in 14 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa. By blending its knowledge of luxury and its unique Middle East expertise, the Group had built a powerhouse of brands, enjoyed a reputation for excellent service with all its partners, and offered a differentiated retail experience to its customers in the...Starting at €8.20
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Software Sense: Making the Case for the Long-Term View
Parmar, Bidhan L.; Mead, Jenny; Tomlinson, BrianCase DARDEN-E-0436-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityBeth Collins, CFO of Software Sense, an American multinational computer hardware and software developer, contemplated various ways that her publicly traded company could embrace a more long-term orientation in its quarterly reports and throughout its reporting ecosystem. Like other publicly traded companies, Software Sense faced constant pressure from investors and analysts to increase short-term financial-performance metrics, particularly in its...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Strategy
Lenox, Michael; Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Snell, Scott A.; Harris, Jared D.Technical Note DARDEN-S-0183-EStrategyStrategy is complex, requiring clarity about organizational objectives as well as the variety of external forces-competitive, economic, and technological-that come into play. Ultimately, strategy is an integrative exercise. This technical note provides a concise basis for a comprehensive discussion of strategic concerns.Starting at €8.20
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mcgarrybowen
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, Gerry; Keevil, AdrianCase DARDEN-S-0187-EStrategySuitable for MBA, EMBA, GEMBA, and executive education courses, this field based case offers an opportunity to examine the scalability of a successful American advertising agency globally. In eight years, mcgarrybowen had become the lead agency for several big advertisers. The agency’s calling card was its reputation for being collaborative, reflected in the way the agency’s name was written-no spaces between the names. As part of a global expans...Starting at €8.20
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AstraZeneca: Transforming How New Medicines Flow to Patients
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryCase DARDEN-S-0221-EStrategyThis case is currently taught in Darden's ""First-Year Strategy"" course. Scott Snell also teaches it in his second year elective, ""Developing Organizational Capability"". The case would be useful in any course that examines the topic of core capabilities, organizational change, or strategic alignment. This field-based case provides an overview of reorganization at AstraZeneca UK Limited (AZN) and focuses on the processes, systems, and people (h...Starting at €8.20
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Starbucks: Schultz Back in the Brew - Teaching Note
Snell, Scott A.; Yemen, GerryTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-0970TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-0970Starting at €0.00
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Marriott International: Hospitality’s Uncertain Future
Harris, Jared D.; Snell, Scott A.; Harrison, KatharineCase DARDEN-S-0396-EStrategyWhen industry conditions are disrupted, planning for the future can be difficult. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the hospitality industry, not only depressing demand during the height of the crisis but also holding implications going forward for hotel demand in a future “new normal.” How can mature, established organizations rethink their business models when circumstances demand it? How can firms envision possible s...Starting at €8.20