Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (B): Wright Gets Involved
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1515-EService and Operations ManagementApproximately two months after agreeing to join the Mega Corporation board, Wright received a package of material for his first board meeting, which was to be held immediately after the annual meeting at which he was to be elected. This is the second case in a series of cases about corporate governance. It is a revision of UVA-OM-1084 and can be used in its place. The case is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (C): The Board-Management Relationship
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1516-EService and Operations ManagementJack Wright had been on the board of Mega Corporation for almost a year and was confident in his assessment of the ways in which the board and the corporate organization functioned. He recognized some pluses: a strong balance sheet, several good businesses, and some other businesses that could be sold; however, he also saw a number of issues that were not being addressed but needed attention. This case is one in a series of cases about corporate ...Starting at €5.74
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (D): Time for Action
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1517-EService and Operations ManagementThe board chairman dies of a heart attack and a special board meeting was set for a week after the funeral to discuss the situation. The first issue was the election of a chairman. This case is an addition to a series of cases concerning corporate governance. It is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
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Delphi Corporation
Eades, Kenneth M.; Gupta, GauravCase DARDEN-F-1617-EFinanceThis case is suitable for students just beginning to learn finance principles but is also appropriate to use in courses with experienced students and executives. In January 2008, Delphi Corporation (Delphi) had been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for more than two years but appeared to be on the brink of approving a plan of reorganization (POR) that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy with a significantly improved balance sheet. Delphi’s POR calle...Starting at €8.20
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Smith & Wesson: A Big Shot at Security?
Eades, Kenneth M.; Knerr, PeteCase DARDEN-F-1665-EFinanceAn investment analyst at River Capital, LLC, an East Coast hedge fund, is researching Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (S&W) as a potential investment opportunity. The analyst had become interested in S&W when the company announced the acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc. (USR). The USR deal represented a significant investment for S&W and therefore created an opportunity for the company to become either undervalued or overvalued by t...Starting at €8.20
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University of Virginia Health System: The Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Project
Eades, Kenneth M.; Mehta, NiliCase DARDEN-F-1676-EFinanceThis case is best taught in a first-year MBA finance course and with a series of cases based on cash flow analysis. Its primary objective is to portray the major differences in project analysis for nonprofit organizations compared to for-profit companies and to highlight the unique issues relevant in a health care environment. Students must decide, based on cash flow analysis and nonfinancial factors, whether or not to propose a long-term acute c...Starting at €8.20
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International Paper: Alternatives to the Longwood Woodyard Plant - Teaching Note
Eades, Kenneth M.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1253TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1253Starting at €0.00
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Aurora Textile Company - Teaching Note
Eades, Kenneth M.; Doe, LucasTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1536TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1536Starting at €0.00
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USEC Inc. - Teaching Note
Eades, Kenneth M.; Mackovjak, BenTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1546TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1546Starting at €0.00
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MoGen, Inc. - Teaching Note
Eades, Kenneth M.Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1559TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1559Starting at €0.00