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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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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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Port of Singapore Authority: Ideology vs. Pragmatism—Trade and Geopolitics in the Malacca Strait
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinCase DARDEN-S-0351StrategyThis case describes the growth of the Asian ports industry between 2015 and 2020 and the impact of escalating US-China trade tensions and rising Chinese direct investments on regional port competition. Throughout the 2000s, the volume of Asian shipping steadily increased on the back of an expanding Chinese economy. The case focuses on how the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative and new Chinese-funded mega-ports like the Malacca Gateway Port would af...Starting at €8.20
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Developing a Personal Strategy: The Alumni Reunion
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinCase DARDEN-S-0355StrategyThis case describes the thoughts and reflections of five MBA alumni on their way back to their alma mater for a 20-year reunion event. As invited speakers, they will advise the upcoming graduating class on what to expect after graduation. The case provides a brief background on the career trajectories and family circumstances of each of the five protagonists as well as their personal reflections on their accomplishments and their regrets. The cas...Starting at €8.20
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Developing a Personal Strategy: The Alumni Reunion - Teaching Note
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, Jin; Rochanakit, Chawit; Dettman, MattTeaching Note DARDEN-S-0355TNStrategyTeaching note for product S-0355Starting at €0.00
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Port of Singapore Authority: Ideology vs. Pragmatism—Trade and Geopolitics in the Malacca Strait (TN)
Chen, Ming-Jer; Leong, JinTeaching Note DARDEN-S-0351TNStrategyTeaching note for product S-0351Starting at €0.00
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David Reyes
Roberts, LauraCase DARDEN-OB-1371-ELeadership and People ManagementThis fictional case introduces David Reyes, the new vice president of marketing for the International Supreme Snacks Corporation (ISSC), giving background on his previous role and reasons for joining ISSC. As Reyes starts his new position, he notices others calling attention to his race and ethnicity rather than his experience. The CEO regularly looks at Reyes, who is Black and Latino, when speaking about ethnic clients. The Black Employees Assoc...Starting at €8.20
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Keisha Y. Taylor
Roberts, LauraCase DARDEN-OB-1372-ELeadership and People ManagementThis fictional case introduces Keisha Y. Taylor, an associate at Century Consulting Corporation (CCC) focused on proving her credibility and advancing through the firm. The case describes her work ethic: how she arrived early to work and stayed late, and received positive feedback from both her clients and her supervisor. It describes her surprise then, to receive a performance rating of 5.0 out of 7.0, which is lower than what most of her collea...Starting at €8.20