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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The Coronet-Cameron Baker
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Colebank, Mike; Bacon, PaulCase DARDEN-QA-0763-EDecision AnalysisThis case and its companion, "The Coronet-Leslie Forsyte" (UVA-QA-0764), are intended for undergraduate, executive education, and MBA audiences. They were written for a "Bargaining and Negotiating" elective. This case is from the perspective of Cameron Baker, who owns a 1970 Dodge Coronet and needs to sell the car. Baker has a prospective buyer who has come to look at the car.Starting at €8.20
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Cornwell Performance Products
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Bacon, PaulCase DARDEN-QA-0795-EDecision AnalysisIt was May 2007. Earlier in the week, Cornwell Performance Products (CPP), a division of the multinational chemical manufacturer Cornwell, Inc., had notified its largest customer that the price of hydrofluoric acid (HF) would increase at the end of the year. This action was in accordance with an environmental clause in CPP’s contract with Epsilon Refinery Group. The contract provided a 60-day period following notification during which time the pa...Starting at €8.20
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Epsilon Refinery Group
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Bacon, PaulCase DARDEN-QA-0796-EDecision AnalysisIt was May 2007. Earlier in the week, Epsilon Refinery Group had received notification from one of its major suppliers that the price of a key raw material, hydrofluoric acid (HF), would increase at the end of the year-in just seven months. This action was in accordance with an environmental clause in the contract with Cornwell Performance Products (CPP), a division of the multinational chemical manufacturer, Cornwell, Inc. Also in accordance wit...Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (A): Board Selection and Organization
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1514-EService and Operations ManagementJack Wright, CEO of Dryden Corporation, led his company to strong growth and profitability levels during the previous 10 years. Now he has been approached to join the board of directors of the Mega Corporation. The case requires students to consider the pros and cons of board membership and to decide whether they would recommend Wright join the board. This updated case is the first case study in a series of cases on corporate governance. It is me...Starting at €8.20
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Held Hostage in the 21st Century: Cybersecurity, Ransomware, and Crisis Management (A)
Gentile, Mary; Feehan, RossCase DARDEN-OB-1392-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is part of the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) curriculum. To see other material in the GVV curriculum, please visit http://store.darden.virginia.edu/giving-voice-to-values. Anni Anderson is the founder and CEO of Selah, a software and application company that aims to support users with everyday communication. Selah is a relatively young start-up that saw explosive customer-acquisition growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much to Anderson’...Starting at €8.20
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Held Hostage in the 21st Century: Cybersecurity, Ransomware, and Crisis Management (B)
Gentile, Mary; Feehan, RossCase DARDEN-OB-1393-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is part of the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) curriculum. To see other material in the GVV curriculum, please visit http://store.darden.virginia.edu/giving-voice-to-values. Anni Anderson is the founder and CEO of Selah, a software and application company that aims to support users with everyday communication. Selah is a relatively young start-up that saw explosive customer-acquisition growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much to Anderson’...Starting at €5.74
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Held Hostage in the 21st Century: Cybersecurity, Ransomware, and Crisis Management (A) and (B) - Teaching note
Gentile, Mary; Feehan, RossTeaching Note DARDEN-OB-1392TN-ELeadership and People ManagementStarting at €0.00