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Supply Chain Restructuring at Portugal Telecom (A) (Portuguese Version)
Almeida-Costa, LuisCase INSEAD-5578APT-PPAccounting and ControlThe first part of the case contains a detailed description of the situation before the project started in PT. It allows students to foresee problems, identify opportunities, propose solutions and support the proposals contained therein by referring to the relevant theory of economic analysis, strategy and negotiation. The second part describes the actions taken by PT, their impact on a number of operational measures (cost, time to market, etc.), ...Starting at €8.20
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Supply Chain Restructuring at Portugal Telecom (A) - Teaching note
Almeida-Costa, LuisTeaching Note INSEAD-5578ATN-EAccounting and ControlA primeria Parte do caso contém uma descrição pormenorizada da situação antes do início do projecto na PT. Permite aos estudantes prever problemas, identificar oportunidades, propor soluções e apoiar as propostas nela contidas, reportando-se à teoria relevante da análise de econmia, estratégia e negociação. A segunda Parte descreve as acções tomadas pela PT, o seu impacto em certo número de medidas operacionais (custo, tempo de entrada no mercado...Starting at €0.00
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Los fundamentos que catapultarán su empresa
Dávila Parra, Antonio; Foster, GeorgeArticle ART-1815Accounting and ControlLa vieja creencia de que los sistemas de gestión matan el espíritu emprendedor es errónea. Tal vez las empresas se conformen con menos cuando no llegan a los cien empleados, pero pueden crecer más rápido si cuentan desde el principio con unos sistemas de planificación y control internos sólidos. Los autores identifican ocho aspectos que deberían ser tenidos en cuenta por las empresas si quieren alcanzar un alto crecimiento: planificación y evalua...Starting at €8.20
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How to Structure Companies for High Growth
Dávila Parra, Antonio; Foster, GeorgeArticle ART-1815-EAccounting and ControlThe old belief that management systems kill the entrepreneurial spirit is wrong. Perhaps when a company has fewer than 100 employees, a business can get by on less. But as the authors point out in this article, companies are actually able to grow faster provided that they have strong internal planning and control systems in place early on. They identify eight main categories that demand managerial attention if companies are ever to achieve high g...Starting at €8.20
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Ahold versus Tesco--Analyzing Performance
Srinivasan, Suraj; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-113040-EAccounting and ControlThe case relates to understanding and comparing the performance of two leading retail companies-Ahold and Tesco. The case introduces the tools of Dupont and Modified Dupont Decomposition. While performance as measured by return on equity has been similarStarting at €8.20
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Alcoa's Bid for Alcan (A)
Healy, Paul M.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-114029-EAccounting and ControlIn spring 2007, Alcoa CEO Alain Belda was concerned about the company's market position in light of increased competition from developing markets. China's recent entry into the aluminum market was affecting both supply and demand. Furthermore, downstream and upstream product was coming on-line from other parts of the world, including Russia. As a result, Alcoa had lost its historical market dominance and stock premium. Belda was convinced that fo...Starting at €8.20
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Alcoa's Bid for Alcan (B)
Healy, Paul M.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-114030-EAccounting and ControlIn spring 2007, Alcoa CEO Alain Belda was concerned about the company's market position in light of increased competition from developing markets. China's recent entry into the aluminum market was affecting both supply and demand. Furthermore, downstream and upstream product was coming on-line from other parts of the world, including Russia. As a result, Alcoa had lost its historical market dominance and stock premium. Belda was convinced that fo...Starting at €5.74
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Ahold versus Tesco--Analyzing Performance (Spanish version)
Srinivasan, Suraj; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-114S15Accounting and ControlThe case relates to understanding and comparing the performance of two leading retail companies-Ahold and Tesco. The case introduces the tools of Dupont and Modified Dupont Decomposition. While performance as measured by return on equity has been similar for the two companies, Ahold has had significantly better stock market performance compared to Tesco. Ahold also has a significant amount of cash on its balance sheet leading to low levels of net...Starting at €8.20
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Guiar a los contadores profesionales a hacer lo correcto
Healy, Paul M.; Narayanan, V.G.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-116S11Accounting and ControlEl Comité Asesor de Ética del Instituto de Contadores Públicos de Inglaterra y Gales (ICAEW) proporciona formación y apoyo a miembros de Contadores para ayudar a hacer frente a situaciones difíciles profesionales. Los miembros pueden buscar ayuda a través a través de los centros de llamadas y reuniones en persona con la contabilidad de los expertos en el campo para discutir la mejor manera de situaciones difíciles mango. Además, el Comité Asesor ...Starting at €8.20
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Valuation Ratios in the Airline Industry, 2013
Healy, Paul M.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-115013-EAccounting and ControlExamines factors underlying differences in valuation multiples (price-earnings and price-to-book) across four firms in the airline industry.Starting at €8.20