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Carrefour, S.A. (Spanish version)
Fruhan, William E.; de Monton, M. JeanCase HBS-203S09FinanceInvolves a very rapidly growing retail chain that is financing itself in an unusual (and at first glance) risky fashion.Starting at €8.20
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Johnson & Johnson (A) (Spanish version)
Aguilar, Francis J.; Bhambri, ArvindCase HBS-307S16StrategyDescribes the Johnson & Johnson culture and the corporate systems, structures, and procedures which reflect and promote it. The principal teaching objectives are to gain an understanding of the impact a strong culture can have on strategic decisions and to consider how such cultures might be managed. This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of...Starting at €8.20
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Harnischfeger Corp. (Spanish version)
Palepu, Krishna G.Case HBS-119S05Accounting and ControlPresents an analysis of Harnischfeger's quality of earnings, and the investment potential of the company's stock in light of the company's turnaround strategy.Starting at €8.20
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Johnsonville Sausage Co. (A) (Spanish version)
Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-308S50EntrepreneurshipDescribes the evolution of Johnsonville Sausage through a generation of management and from a small operation to a large concern of over 500 employees. Describes how each of the functional areas in the firm has evolved, and how its structure and systems have changed over the years.Starting at €8.20
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Mrs. Fields Cookies (Spanish version)
Cash, James I., Jr.; Ostrofsky, KeriCase HBS-114S08Information TechnologiesMrs. Fields Cookies is a small company selling freshly baked goods through privately owned specialty stores (each store sells only Mrs. Fields products). The company has about 8,000 employees worldwide and less than 150 information systems people for a unique leverage of MIS resources. The company uses information systems extensively in its processing, communications, and other management functions, including operations of the stores and hiring s...Starting at €8.20
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Automation Consulting Services
Simons, Robert L.; Weston, Hilary A.Case HBS-190053-EAccounting and ControlIllustrates the management control challenges that are associated with rapid growth and geographic expansion. Situated at an offsite Executive Committee Retreat. The three founding partners of a specialized consulting firm are grappling with several diffiStarting at €8.20
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Automation Consulting Services (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.; Weston, Hilary A.Case HBS-102S12Accounting and Control1) the tension between local office autonomy, entrepreneurship, and the need for a unified firm strategy; 2) the increasing need for standardized ways to monitor rising costs, capacity utilization, and new business development; 3) redefining the role of the Executive Committee and the role of formal systems as the partnership continues to grow.Starting at €8.20
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Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.; Nanda, AshishCase HBS-303S05EntrepreneurshipTraces the development of a Swedish furniture retailer under the leadership of an innovative and unconventional entrepreneur whose approaches redefine the nature and structure of the industry. Traces IKEA's growth from a tiny mail order business to the world's largest furniture dealership. Describes the innovative strategic and organizational changes Kamprad made to achieve success. In particular, focuses on his unique vision and values and the w...Starting at €8.20
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Body Shop International (Spanish version)
Bartlett, Christopher A.; Elderkin, Kenton W.; McQuade, KristaCase HBS-307S07StrategyDescribes the start-up and rapid growth of a company whose founder holds strong, non-traditional beliefs about the role of the corporation and its responsibility to society. After profiling Anita Roddick as a person, the case describes the anti-mainstream approach she took to building her highly successful business (no advertising, simple packaging, non-traditional R&D). After elaborating on the strong values she has imposed on the business, conc...Starting at €8.20
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Note on the Hiring and Selection Process (Spanish version)
Roberts, Michael J.Case HBS-304S14EntrepreneurshipDescribes a model for thinking about the hiring and selection process.Starting at €8.20