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Ana by Karma: One Scarf, One Hope
Lei Li; Sophie Fei ZhuCase IVEY-9B17M062-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2014, a Hong Kong-based chartered accountant inadvertently started a social enterprise called Ana by Karma. The initial intent of helping an illiterate Bhutanese woman soon evolved into a journey to empower women in Bhutan to use their creative talents to become financially independent. As a result of her own charming personality and communication skills, the chartered accountant mobilized a team of volunteers to promote scarves that were hand...Starting at €8.20
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Royal Bhutan Airlines — Drukair
Ron MulhollandCase IVEY-9B12A030-EMarketing, StrategyThe chief executive officer of Royal Bhutan Airlines (Drukair) is concerned about growth and the seasonality of demand for Bhutan’s national airline. The Kingdom of Bhutan, with a population of approximately 700,000, is located east of Nepal between India and China (Tibet). It has recently embarked on a program of modernization, including a move to democracy and promotion of tourism. The tourism initiative is described as “high value, low volume,...Starting at €8.20
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Roshan and M-Paisa: The Promise of Mobile Money in Afghanistan
Farah Kurji; Ning SuCase IVEY-9B19M012-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn 2008, Roshan, Afghanistan’s leading telecommunications provider, launched M-Paisa, its mobile money transfer service, which allowed Afghans to use their mobile phones to transfer funds, receive and repay microfinance loans, make purchases, and disburse and receive salaries. The company was committed to building a financial ecosystem for transparent, safe, convenient, and secure services, which would also contribute to the long-term development...Starting at €8.20
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Almirall: Orientando el futuro de la empresa
Caldart, Adrian; Canals, JordiCase SM-1686StrategyEste caso permite discutir la posible venta del área de productos respiratorios y la decisión de reducir el número de áreas de negocio en las que opera la empresa farmacéutica Almirall, para concentrarse en el área de Dermatología. El caso ofrece información para discutir el posicionamiento de Almirall, sus recursos y capacidades, así como las diversas opciones estratégicas. Estas últimas pueden contemplarse desde la perspectiva del CEO, del Con...Starting at €8.20
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Almirall: Guiding the Future of the Company
Caldart, Adrian; Canals, JordiCase SM-1686-EStrategyThis case facilitates discussion of the possible sale of the respiratory products area and the decision to reduce the number of business areas in which the Almirall pharmaceutical company operates, in order for it to focus on the dermatology area. The case provides information for discussing Almirall's positioning, its resources and capabilities, as well as the various strategic options, which may be viewed from the perspective of the CEO, the Bo...Starting at €8.20
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Roshan: Light at the End of the Tunnel in Afghanistan
Leonard, Herman B.; Dhanani, QahirCase HBS-310041-EStrategyRoshan is a highly successful telecommunications company founded by the Aga Khan fund for Economic Development in Afghanistan during an ongoing civil conflict. Company leaders must now decide financial and market strategy for the next phase of development of the company. Should they sell the company -- and reinvest the proceeds in another socially-oriented venture? Continue to operate and expand the company? Expand to other neighboring countries?Starting at €8.20