Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Fannie Mae's Data Dynamics
Lichtendahl, Kenneth C. Jr.; Loutskina, Elena; Grushka-Cockayne, Yael; Yemen, Gerry; Boatright, BenjaminCase DARDEN-QA-0903-EDecision AnalysisThis case uses one of Fannie Mae’s credit-risk transfer instruments (CRT) to explore its data set platform and predict loan defaults through machine learning algorithms. The CRT, called Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS), issued bonds valued on the performance of preselected pools of mortgages. The material works well to unfold natural language processing using Python. Through a three-class series, students will learn to wrangle data, experience...Starting at €8.20
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game?
Wicks, Andrew C.; Becerra, Spencer L.; Schwarz, Margaret A.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0459Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe protagonist of this case, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA dynasty, must contend with the recent controversy between China (the People's Republic of China, or PRC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) over a pro–Hong Kong tweet, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong," from the Houston Rockets general manager. Chinese retaliation to this tweet had been swift, with key Rockets marketing partners cutting ties ...Starting at €8.20
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game? - Teaching Note
Wicks, Andrew C.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyTeaching Note DARDEN-E-0459TNBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityTeaching note for product E-0459Starting at €0.00
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Cloud Computing
Laseter, Timothy M.; Coughenour, Alyssa; Webb, Jane; Boatright, Benjamin; Shaloudegi, KTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1784Service and Operations ManagementThis technical note provides a general overview of cloud computing and how businesses are using it to achieve their digital goals. Specifically, this note outlines the different service models that cloud computing supports, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. The note also details some of the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, and it reviews the cloud computing industry and some o...Starting at €8.20
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The Internet of Things
Laseter, Timothy M.; Frazer, Anne; Boatright, BenjaminTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1792-EService and Operations ManagementThe Internet of Things (IoT) can be generally explained as a network of objects that collect data regarding their surroundings and transfer it across the internet to various systems. While the addition of more information can improve a business’s data-driven decision-making, should all businesses invest in IoT? This technical note explores IoT technologies, discusses how it is being used in industry, brings up some advantages and disadvantages, o...Starting at €8.20
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Artificial Intelligence in Business: Machines and Management
Laseter, Timothy M.; Frazer, Anne; Boatright, BenjaminTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1778Service and Operations ManagementThis technical note offers an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and some ways in which machine learning is leveraged to build this type of intelligence. The note also explores two schools of thought around AI’s potential, discusses the possible rolStarting at €8.20
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Google Cloud Platform: Cloud Storage
Lichtendahl, Kenneth C. Jr.; Andrasko, Joe; Boatright, BenjaminTechnical Note DARDEN-QA-0941-EDecision AnalysisGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) offers Cloud Storage, a popular cloud computing resource for data storage. This note provides information about uploading data to Cloud Storage, creating BigQuery tables from data found in Cloud Storage, previewing files in Cloud Storage, and sharing Cloud Storage buckets.Starting at €8.20
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FanShop
Lichtendahl, Kenneth C. Jr.; Andrasko, Joe; Boatright, BenjaminExercise DARDEN-QA-0887-EDecision AnalysisThis exercise explores customer transaction data generated from a business owner's website and illustrates the added benefit of basic data analytics practices used to uncover business insights. Students discover the business's purchase trends when they answer the provided questions by writing SQL queries. The questions guide students to determine which product offerings the business should promote and which customer segments to target. Additional...Starting at €8.20
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The NBA, China, and Social Media: What Are the Rules of the Game?
Wicks, Andrew C.; Becerra, Spencer L.; Schwarz, Margaret A.; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyCase DARDEN-E-0459-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe protagonist of this case, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, an NBA dynasty, must contend with the recent controversy between China (the People´s Republic of China, or PRC) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) over a pro–Hong Kong tweet, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong," from the Houston Rockets general manager. Chinese retaliation to this tweet had been swift, with key Rockets marketing partners cutting ties ...Starting at €8.20
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Chinese History and the National Humiliation Narrative
Wicks, Andrew C.; Metcalf, Mark; Botha, Helet; Mead, JennyTechnical Note DARDEN-E-0461-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis note describes how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), founded in 1949, has attempted to create and maintain an official narrative of the country and regime that tilts toward the favorable and minimizes any negative. A key component of the historical narrative has been China's so-called Century of Humiliation, in which China suffered exploitation at the hands of various other nations. Mistreatment by foreigners resulted in China's bei...Starting at €8.20