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Lastminute.com (A)
Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1115Information Technologies, MarketingSe analizan distintos aspectos de la empresa Lastminute.com: el incremento en el precio inicial de sus acciones al salir a bolsa; la amenaza de desintermediación; la baja conversión que tienen de subscriptores a clientes activos; y en general la evolución de su modelo de negocios (buscan disminuir ventas de intermediación pura e incrementar la provisión de servicios de valor añadido).Starting at €8.20
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Lastminute.com (B)
Golobardes, Gemma; Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1116Information Technologies, MarketingDescripción de las actividades de lastminute.com desde su salida a bolsa.Starting at €5.74
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The London 2012 Olympic Games (Spanish version)
Gourville, John T.; Bertini, MarcoCase HBS-512S01MarketingIt's 2009 and Paul Williamson, Head of Ticketing, must finalize ticket prices for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Yet, there are many criteria to consider. First, given the importance of ticketing to the Games' bottom line, he has a strong incentive to maximize revenues. Second, because the entire world will be watching, he wants to maximize attendance-not just at the Opening Ceremony and swimming finals, which are easy sells, but also at events s...Starting at €8.20
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Clare College: Seeking Investment Opportunity in a Financial Crisis
Viceira, Luis M.; Chambers, David; Dimson, ElroyCase HBS-216015-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church College
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Segel, Arthur I; Steiner, EvaCase HBS-216086-EFinanceThe case centers on Christ Church's Treasurer, James Lawrie, who is contemplating his options for investing a portion of the College's endowment in real estate. Approximately 1/3 of the total $690 million endowment was allocated towards real estate, much higher than the typical 4% allocation by his American counterparts. Differing from many US endowments, real estate has remained a vital part of the Christ Church endowment since its founding in t...Starting at €8.20
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Lastminute.com (C)
Golobardes, Gemma; Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1117Information Technologies, MarketingUno de los retos más grandes de la empresa es el mantenimiento y desarrollo de las relaciones con sus proveedores. En este caso se discuten las ventajas y desventajas de implementar un plan que sirva para integrar más y más a los proveedores en la plataforma tecnológica de lastminute.com, estableciendo costes de cambio (switching costs) y asegurando fuentes constantes de inventario.Starting at €5.74
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Lastminute.com (B)
Golobardes, Gemma; Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1116-EInformation Technologies, MarketingThe activities of lastminute.com following its IPO are described.Starting at €5.74
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Lastminute.com (A)
Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1115-EInformation Technologies, MarketingVarious aspects of lastminute.com are analysed: the increase in the asking price for the shares just prior to the company's IPO; the threat of disintermediation; the low conversion rate of subscribers into active customers; and the general evolution of its business model (the entrepreneurs are aiming to reduce their dependence on sales of intermediation services and increase their sales of high value added services).Starting at €8.20
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Lastminute.com (C)
Golobardes, Gemma; Bertini, Marco; Nueno, José LuisCase M-1117-EInformation Technologies, MarketingOne of the biggest challenges facing the company is how to maintain and develop its relationships with suppliers. This case offers a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a plan to integrate the suppliers into lastminute.com's technology platform, thus creating switching costs and securing a permanent source of inventory.Starting at €5.74
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Models of Endowment Management: King's College, Cambridge
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Viceira, Luis M.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-216023-EFinanceOne of the University of Cambridge's Colleges evaluates different asset management options for its endowment fund. The King's College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge in the UK, had most of its endowment invested in equity index funds. Its committee was to discuss whether they should overhaul their investment strategy. The college had three options. One was to invest in a new pooled fund created by the University, i...Starting at €8.20