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Florida Ice and Farm: sustainability champion from an emerging economy (B)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794B_E-EService and Operations ManagementCase B describes the implementation of the strategy to use in FIFCO triple between 2009-2011, showing positive results as well as savings in several areas. Additionally, the case focuses on three of the twelve triple objectives of utility: responsible consumption, the volunteer program and neutral water. At the close of the case, Ramón Mendiola facing the following challenge: should consolidate triple useful strategy in the organization or expand...Starting at €5.74
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Adnexus Therapeutics, Inc.: Considering the Exit
Sato, Vicki L.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-609015-EService and Operations ManagementDr. John Mendlein, CEO of Adnexus Therapeutics Inc., (Adnexus), a private biotechnology company, must decide whether to pursue acquisition talks with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) after a successful six month collaboration or continue with Adnexus' planned IPO.Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: campeón de sostenibilidad en una economía emergente (A)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794_SService and Operations ManagementEl caso A se centra en la historia de la compañía líder en cerveza y bebidas no alcohólicas en el mercado costarricense, Florida Ice & Farm, desde que Ramón Mendiola asume la posición de director general en el 2003. Tras implementar una serie de cambios de estructura, personal y cultura en la organización, en el 2008 Ramón establece un nuevo reto: la triple utilidad pues quería medir resultados no sólo en terminos económicos, sino también en valo...Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: sustainability champion from an emerging economy (A)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794_E-EService and Operations ManagementThe case A focuses on the history of the world's leading beer and soft drinks in the Costa Rican market, Florida Ice & Farm, since Ramon Mendiola assumes the position of CEO in 2003. After implementing a series of changes in structure, personnel and culture in the organization, in 2008 Ramon sets a new challenge for the triple utility wanted to measure results not only in economic terms but also in social and environmental value. This case descri...Starting at €8.20
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Differences at Work: Sameer (A)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-609053-EService and Operations ManagementIn Differences at Work: Sameer (A) HBS Case No. 9-609-053 Sameer, an Indian Muslim, is a summer intern in a small, predominantly Jewish firm. Prompted by a conflict in the Middle East, members of the organization make a number of anti-Muslim jokes. Sameer wonders whether he should surface his discomfort; he otherwise enjoys the firm, and is hoping to be given a full-time job offer following his internship.Starting at €8.20
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Florida Ice and Farm: campeón de sostenibilidad en una economía emergente (B)
Ickis, John Cather; Prado Barboza, Andrea; García-Rada, XimenaCase INCAE-30794B_SService and Operations ManagementEl caso B describe la implementación de la estrategia de triple utilidad en FIFCO entre el período 2009-2011, mostrando los resultados positivos así como ahorros en diversas áreas. Adicionalmente, el caso se enfoca en tres de los doce objetivos de la triple utilidad: consumo responsable, el programa de voluntariado y agua neutral. Al cierre del caso, Ramón Mendiola enfrenta el siguiente desafío: deberá consolidar la estrategia de triple utilidad ...Starting at €5.74
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The Cleveland Clinic: Improving the Patient Experience (Abridged)
Raman, Ananth; Tucker, Anita; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-611015-EService and Operations ManagementHealthcare has traditionally focused on medical outcomes and financial performance. The big question is always, "How much is it going to cost?" What would happen though if healthcare also considered the question of "How does the patient feel?" This case looks at the Cleveland Clinic's attempt to answer the latter question by attempting to institutionalize empathy as part of its delivery of care.Starting at €8.20
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Cook Composites and Polymers Co.
Lee, Deishin; Toffel, Michael W.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-608055-EService and Operations ManagementThis case describes how a company improves resource efficiency and process quality in its manufacturing process by developing a waste by-product into a new product. The case describes how CCP cleans production equipment between batches using styrene, which becomes a costly hazardous waste. Having worked on minimizing waste for the past 20 years, CCP believed it could not reduce the use of styrene without risking product quality. Instead, CCP was ...Starting at €8.20
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Differences at Work: Sameer (B)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-609054-EService and Operations ManagementIn Differences at Work: Sameer (B) HBS Case No. 9-609-054, Sameer leaves the firm at the summer's end without confronting his employer about the jokes and wondering whether he made the right choice. Later Sameer's former employer calls him to apologize for their behavior after discovering an email that Sameer wrote describing how offended he felt by the jokes. Accepting the apology, Sameer decides to take a full time position with the firm but re...Starting at €5.74