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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Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Sihler, William W.; Green, RickCase DARDEN-F-1678-EFinanceThe senior managers of the Hartford have been challenged by an activist investor (John Paulson) to alter the company's strategy as a way to enhance shareholder value - the company's market price not being revealed from its 2008 fall. Management must decide how to respond.Starting at €8.20
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Virginia Investment Capital Group (B)
Sihler, William W.; Crawford, Richard D.Case DARDEN-F-1694-EFinanceThe owner of Virginia Investment Capital Group, which needs to survive, is considering turning this "dinner" club investment group into a vehicle for raising funds for small businesses like the "crowdfunding" and similar routes opened by the JOBS Act of 2012.Starting at €5.74
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Virginia Investment Capital Group, Inc.
Sihler, William W.; Crawford, Richard D.Case DARDEN-F-1627-EFinanceThe partners in an angel-investment management group is facing the question of how to get to a scale sufficient to support that company. One option is to stay as is. Another is to shut down. A third is to set up a "sidecar" fund. The final option is to set up SBIC.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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Specialty Distilled Chemicals Corporation
Sihler, William W.Case DARDEN-QA-0051-EDecision AnalysisProducer of high-value, small quantity chemicals is troubled by inaccurate weighing and filling which result in customer complaints of shortages. Considering that competition is based on customer service, the president is anxious to pinpoint the extent and case of the problem. Machinery and labor problems might be responsible, assuming that there are shortages in completed inventory. A sample has been taken of five items, and the question is whet...Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series: A Community Bank Problem: Legal Obligations of Directors
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1513-EService and Operations ManagementOver the last 25 years or so, local banks rolled up through mergers into regional banks and often to national banks. This was the way that such banks as Bank of America and Wells Fargo were built. In 1993, an entrepreneur in a midsize Virginia city, like many others around the country, realized that this trend created an opportunity for new, independent, locally owned community banks and decided to organize one. This new case is an addition to a ...Starting at €8.20
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Exiting a Successful Business
Sihler, William W.; Crawford, Richard D.; Kelner, JordanTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1692-EFinanceThis note reviews the ways an entrepreneur can exit a successful business, noting the pros and cons as well as the pitfalls of the various alternatives. The exit strategy is an issue that faces all small, closely ___ enterprises.Starting at €8.20