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Prion Disease Contamination: Should We Disclose (B)
Powell; Elizabeth A.; Goldberg; Rebecca; Nair; NathanCase DARDEN-BC-0270-EKnowledge and CommunicationIn the A case; Rose Matthews; vice president for patient advocacy at University Hospital; must decide how to handle a startling discovery about patient risk. Weeks after a patient dies; lab results revealed the cause was prion disease; a deadly condition similar to mad cow disease. Since the diagnosis of this very rare condition was not known at the time of the patient’s brain biopsy; surgical instruments used for the procedure were conventionall...Starting at €5.74
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Nintendo and the Future of Video Gaming
Harris, Jared D.; Lenox, Michael; Harrison, Katharine; Reiss, Mathew; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-S-0341-EStrategyThe evolution of the video game console industry illustrates how industry dynamics can shift and change over time, as different phases of the competitive lifecycle place different demands upon firms. Historically, different generations of video game console competition illustrate how different strategies have become dominant at different times. All these insights have implications for future strategy. How will video game console makers effectivel...Starting at €8.20
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Nintendo and the Future of Video Gaming
Harris, Jared D.; Lenox, Michael; Harrison, Katharine; Reiss, Mathew; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-S-0341StrategyThis case presents the evolution of Nintendo’s gaming technology and discusses the history of the video gaming sector over eight generations of releases. It illustrates how industry dynamics shift over time and how different phases of the competitive life cycle place different demands upon those firms that are all vying for the top position. The case provides history and context for students to discuss an age-old question: How do firms sustain a ...Starting at €8.20
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Worlds Collide: Work; Life; and Social Media
Powell; Elizabeth A.; Goldberg; Rebecca; Kumar; SeanCase DARDEN-BC-0267-EKnowledge and CommunicationWhile some cases may focus on using social media to advance the interests of a business or brand; this case is best positioned as a springboard for exploring social media as it may coexist with or be embedded in organizational life. The case depicts a challenge for a young direct report; a relatively inexperienced manager; and the manager’s supervisor when the direct report reveals a passionate political opinion on Facebook and unwittingly links ...Starting at €8.20
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Prion Disease Contamination: Should We Disclose (A)
Powell; Elizabeth A.; Goldberg; Rebecca; Nair; NathanCase DARDEN-BC-0269-EKnowledge and CommunicationIn the A case; Rose Matthews; vice president for patient advocacy at University Hospital; must decide how to handle a startling discovery about patient risk. Weeks after a patient dies; lab results revealed the cause was prion disease; a deadly condition similar to mad cow disease. Since the diagnosis of this very rare condition was not known at the time of the patient’s brain biopsy; surgical instruments used for the procedure were conventionall...Starting at €8.20
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Worlds Collide: Work; Life; and Social Media - Teaching Note
Powell; Elizabeth A.; Goldberg; RebeccaTeaching Note DARDEN-BC-0267TN-EKnowledge and CommunicationTeaching note for product BC-0267Starting at €0.00
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Sustainable Procurement at SNCF: An Impressionist's Approach to Transformation
Yemen, Gerry; Kamin, Ronald G.; Delchet-Cochet, KarenCase DARDEN-OB-1029-ELeadership and People ManagementWith a global leadership and sustainability perspective, this case uses SNCF, a state-owned railway and public service company based in France, to set the stage for an analysis of change management in a large company. It also allows for an exploration of sustainable development within the context of a large company. Written from the field, it depicts the firm’s overall strategy to adopt sustainable practices and provides an opportunity to introdu...Starting at €8.20
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Sustainable Procurement at SNCF: An Impressionist's Approach to Transformation - Teaching Note
Yemen, Gerry; Kamin, Ronald G.; Delchet-Cochet, KarenTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1029TN-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for product OB-1029Starting at €0.00
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Marriott International: Hospitality’s Uncertain Future
Harris, Jared D.; Snell, Scott; Harrison, KatharineCase DARDEN-S-0396StrategyWhen 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
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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