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Tecnosol 2016
Cifuentes, Martha Sofía; Pérez Pineda, FelipeCase INCAE-12525-EStrategyThis case presents Tecnosol, a firm dedicated to the sale and installation of solar panels for both the rural and urban markets. The firm had begun in Nicaragua in 1998 and by 2016 had expanded to three other countries in Central America. Its inclusive business model catered especially to the rural and remote communities with no access to electricity. The company was facing challenges related to financing and updating its expansion strategy in or...Starting at €8.20
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CADEXCO:¿Cómo Mejorar la Competitividad de las Exportaciones Costarricenses
Martínez, Allan; Chaves, Natalia; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de Emprendimiento; Schill, RyanCase INCAE-31269_SStrategyGracias a su exitoso desempeño como exportadora, Laura Bonilla asume la presidencia de la Cámara de Exportadores Costarricenses (CADEXCO), la cual enfrentaba una complicada situación financiera. Bonilla se propone sacar a CADEXCO adelante y darle la voz que la organización merece. Como exportadora, Bonilla conoce de primera mano las necesidades de la comunidad exportadora y enfoca su gestión en luchas por mejorar la situación de los exportadores ...Starting at €8.20
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Instituto Privado Comayagua
Martínez, Allan; Chaves, Natalia; Cátedra René Morales Carazo de EmprendimientoCase INCAE-31273_SStrategyUna reforma al sistema educativo hondureño amenazaba al Instituto Privado Comayagua. La reestructuración al sistema escolar pondría en riesgo el 33% de los ingresos del negocio. Jesús Martínez deberá decidir cómo actuar para garantizar la continuidad del emprendimiento que con tanto esfuerzo había fundado 40 años atrás.Starting at €8.20
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Al Baba Sweets: An Expansion Opportunity
Marina Apaydin; Ahmad Badran; Maya Noujaim; Ghida El Baba; Antoine SabbaghCase IVEY-9B19M121-EStrategyIn 2018, Al Baba Sweets was a major player in the Arabic sweets and confectionery industry in Lebanon. However, in the midst of a rough patch in the country’s economy, the company was suffering from decreasing revenues. Any major decision concerning the fStarting at €8.20
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AIESEC in Lebanon: Volunteer Engagement Policies
Alain Daou; Haitham Khoury; Mohammad JackwalaCase IVEY-9B20E001-EDecision Analysis, StrategyOn July 3, 2018, the president of AIESEC in Lebanon was pacing around the lobby of the conference venue before the morning plenary session. As one of the world’s largest youth-run organizations, AIESEC developed the youth of the world by sending them on cross-cultural exchange programs. The Lebanon chapter of AIESEC was established in 2011 and grew steadily in its early stages, until it began struggling with commitment and motivation problems at ...Starting at €8.20
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Democrata: Exploring Opportunities for Local Growth
Marina Apaydin; Mike Akiki; Jamal BdeirCase IVEY-9B20M025-EStrategyOn May 12, 2016, the founder and development manager of Democrata, was considering the future of his clothing store, in light of an increase in visitors to the area from different regions of Lebanon. Democrata was a clothing and apparel store founded in 1974, providing the latest fashion trends to both women and men. It offered major brands and basic casual and formal wear at competitive prices for customers in all income ranges. With success and...Starting at €8.20
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Haboydem: A Social Enterprise in the Holy Land
Mark S. SchwartzCase IVEY-9B20M121-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyHaboydem was a second hand clothing store in Jerusalem that operated as a social enterprise by hiring and training individuals who were living with mental illness. The two store locations had successfully trained workers, and 70 per cent were able to findStarting at €8.20
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Middle East Airlines: Uncertainty in the Skies Over Syria
Daniel Friel; Abdallah Nassereddine; Nehale MostaphaCase IVEY-9B20C010-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyThe chief executive officer (CEO) of Middle East Airlines (MEA) had to decide whether the airline should fly over Syria during the armed conflict. All other airlines in the Middle East had decided not to fly over Syria either because they did not want to show their support for the Syrian government or because they believed it was too dangerous. Yet, these airlines did not have as much to lose as MEA because, unlike them, 50 per cent of this airli...Starting at €8.20
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Maliks: Franchising the Brand
Sana El HajjCase IVEY-9B20M168-EStrategyMaliks, a major stationery retailer and provider of photocopy and printing services, had operated in Beirut, Lebanon, for over 25 years. The company’s founder was considering the most suitable strategy for his goal of 100 branches by 2020. He was assessinStarting at €8.20
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Grupo Velázquez
Mozo, Enrique; Gallo, Miguel ÁngelCase DG-1241StrategyEl fundador del grupo familiar Velázquez logró un extraordinario desarrollo de sus empresas a lo largo de casi treinta años. Pero su dedicación a los negocios fue en detrimento del tiempo y esfuerzo empleados en la educación de sus tres hijos. A la muerte del fundador, heredaron sus hijos y uno de ellos, Lorenzo, se hizo cargo de la dirección ejecutiva del grupo. Lorenzo continuó con cierto éxito los negocios familiares, al tiempo que llevaba un ...Starting at €8.20