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Changmai Corp. (A) (Portuguese)
Butler, Charlotte; de Bettignies, Henri-ClaudeCase INSEAD-4504APT-PPAccounting and ControlThis is an imaginary case based in Southeast Asia that introduces some of the ethical and moral dilemmas that expatriate managers may encounter in the region.Starting at €8.20
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First Direct Branchless Banking (Portuguese Version)
Larréché, J. C.; Lovelock, C. H.Case INSEAD-4660PT-PPAccounting and ControlDespite similar initiatives by major international banks, First Direct has become the model of telephone banking worldwide. The case describes the history of First Direct and the various components that are part of its operations, particularly with regard to the central issue of distance marketing relationships.Starting at €8.20
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Victim of an Inferior Strategy? (Portuguese Version)
Kim, W. Chan; Mauborgne, R.; Van der Heyden, LudoCase INSEAD-4842PT-PPAccounting and ControlSomeone noted that, in addition to the continuous execution of superior personal strategies and Napoleon's leadership throughout his life, success had ultimately eluded him. Thus, at first glance, we will look at the example of a meteoric rise (victories of the Battles of Lodi, Marengo and Austerlitz) and, subsequently, their fall (Russian invasion, Battle of Waterloo). What is behind this rise and fall? Can we find a sensible explanation? These ...Starting at €8.20
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Building Emotional Capital for Strategic Renewal: Nissan (1999-2002) (Portuguese Version)
Quy, HuyCase INSEAD-5195PT-PPAccounting and ControlNissan was in a disparate situation, facing huge debts, losses, producing good, albeit ordinary, vehicles. How did Carlos Ghosn and the French team manage to make significant changes in a company deeply imbued with Japanese culture, known for being nationalistic and opposed to major changes? What is Ghosn's way of proceeding to simultaneously cut costs and dramatically spur innovation?Starting at €8.20
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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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Aceites y vinos con denominación de origen (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Fernández, Albert; Villaescusa, NuriaCase C-764-PBAccounting and ControlThe case relates how a cooperative dedicated to producing and selling olive oil and wine decides to set up a new company dedicated to making organic products. After explaining the main events that occurred in the 2017-18 period, the accountant must record the transactions in the general ledger and prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows).Starting at €8.20
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Maria Soldevila (B) (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Grandes, Mª JesúsCase C-775-PBAccounting and ControlA basic case to introduce financial accounting, it describes the first year in the operations of an industrial company. It reviews the fundamental concepts: assets, liabilities, net equity, income and expenses. It demonstrates the preparation and usefulness of financial statements: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements. The case also presents the following additional subjects: stock valuation (FIFO, averages, etc.), cl...Starting at €5.74
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Orbea (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Grandes, Mª Jesús; Ormazabal, GaizkaCase C-773-PBAccounting and ControlIn 2002, Orbea was considering manufacturing store brand bicycles for a large-scale retailer. This case is designed to help students learn to look at the effects of a business decision on a company's fixed costs as a part of their cost-benefit analyses. Specifically, the case can be used to look at how to carry out a differential cost analysis of the increase in the company's current asset financing needs.Starting at €8.20
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Biotecnol SA: Portugal exportador de biotecnología (Portuguese)
Lind, Andreas Gonçalves; Mira Delgado, Bernardo; Ramalho J.Case AESE-P-A-548-PPAccounting and ControlO exemplo da Biotecnol ilustra o sucesso de uma empresa nacional com dimensão europeia na área da biotecnologia, criada por um grupo de académicos, que aplicando as suas competências na área de gestão, demonstraram ser capazes de comercializar Investimento e Desenvolvimento (I&D). A sustentabilidade dos projectos de I&D exigem uma investigação do mercado potencial dos seus produtos e serviços, estabelecendo uma ligação efectiva com o mundo da ciê...Starting at €8.20
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Cash flows in the company (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Ballarín Fredes, EduardoTechnical Note CN-111-PPAccounting and ControlThis note presents the analytical tools to better describe the decisions that a company has made - or intends to make - in each of the three areas of the company's financial management: investment, financing and dividend distribution.Starting at €8.20