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EDDEA
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenCase IIST-PI-172-E-EService and Operations ManagementThis case study describes the history of an architecture studio from its inception in 1992 until 2016 when it finds itself at a point that may be crucial for its future (the case leaves the decision open). During this time, EDDEA had to tackle significant challenges and proved to have a high adaptation capacity. There were stages of growth, both organic and through mergers with other studios, as well as stages of downturn and contraction. Faced w...Starting at €8.20
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EDDEA. Nota del Instructor
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenTeaching Note IIST-PITN-172Service and Operations ManagementEste Caso describe la evolución de un estudio de arquitectura desde sus inicios en 1992 hasta 2016, cuando se encuentra en un momento crucial para su futuro (el caso deja abierta la decisión). Durante ese tiempo EDDEA tuvo que sortear grandes dificultades y demostró una gran capacidad de adaptación. Hubo etapas de crecimiento, tanto orgánico como a través de fusiones con otros estudios, como etapas de decrecimiento y contracción. Ante la crisis n...Starting at €0.00
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Putting the Service-Profit Chain to Work (HBR Classic) (Spanish version)
Heskett, James L.; Jones, Thomas O.; Loveman, Gary W.; Sasser, W. Earl, Jr.; Schlesinger, Leonard A.Article HBS-R0807LService and Operations Managementinvestment in people, technology that supports frontline workers, revamped recruiting and training practices, and compensation linked to performance. They also express a vision of leadership in somewhat unconventional terms, referring to an organization's "patina of spirituality" and the "importance of the mundane." In this article, Heskett, Jones, Loveman, Sasser, and Schlesinger take a close look at the links in the service-profit chain, which...Starting at €8.20
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Le Petit Chef (Spanish version)
MacCormack, Alan; Sucher, Sandra J.; Rangashayi, SurajCase HBS-610S16Service and Operations ManagementBrigitte Gagne, Le Petit Chef's director of microwave R&D, is deciding on the product development agenda for next year. She has to decide which of the available projects to fund, and evaluate the overall portfolio of projects currently under development. The recent poor performance of the firm prompts Gagne to think about reassessing the way projects are generated, evaluated, and selected at Le Petit Chef. However, Gagne has a pressing deadline t...Starting at €8.20
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Putting the Service-Profit Chain to Work (HBR Classic)
Heskett, James L.; Jones, Thomas O.; Loveman, Gary W.; Sasser, W. Earl, Jr.; Schlesinger, Leonard A.Article HBS-R0807L-EService and Operations ManagementThis article was originally published in March-April 1994 and was republished in July-August 2008 as an HBR Classic. This article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. In exemplary service organizations, executives understand that they need to put customers and frontline workers at the center of their focus. Thos...Starting at €8.20
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Nestlé continous excellence: El camino de la competitividad
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenCase IIST-PI-168Service and Operations ManagementNestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), es la iniciativa de transformación más importante que ha vivido Nestlé desde su fundación hace más de 150 años. Con el liderazgo de José López (vicepresidente ejecutivo de Operaciones), NCE nació con la idea de transformar las operaciones de la compañía. El caso detalla el modelo y la estrategia que estableció José López para implantar con éxito esta iniciativa que revolucionó la forma de trabajar de las perso...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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Quality Improvement Customers Didn't Want (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Iacobucci, Dawn; Jones, Thomas O.; Bitner, Mary Jane; Bitner, Mary Jo; Hanselman, Eric; Swan, Christopher A.; Swartz, Teresa A.; Capatosto, TerriArticle HBS-96106-EService and Operations ManagementIs investing in new technology always the right choice for a company and its customers? Allan Moulter, the CEO of Quality Care, isn't sure he wants to invest in the computerized reception system that consultant Jack Zadow has outlined for him. But in this HBR case study, the argument Zadow makes is impossible to ignore. Quality Care's rivals have invested in similar systems or are planning to do so. The new system promises to take care of routine...Starting at €8.20
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EDDEA
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenCase IIST-PI-172Service and Operations ManagementEste Caso describe la evolución de un estudio de arquitectura desde sus inicios en 1992 hasta 2016, cuando se encuentra en un momento crucial para su futuro (el caso deja abierta la decisión). Durante ese tiempo EDDEA tuvo que sortear grandes dificultades y demostró una gran capacidad de adaptación. Hubo etapas de crecimiento, tanto orgánico como a través de fusiones con otros estudios, como etapas de decrecimiento y contracción. Ante la crisis n...Starting at €8.20
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Nestlé continuous Excellence: El camino de la competitividad
Garrido Martínez, Enrique; Gómez González, CarmenTeaching Note IIST-PITN-168Service and Operations ManagementNestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), es la iniciativa de transformación más importante que ha vivido Nestlé desde su fundación hace más de 150 años. Con el liderazgo de José López (vicepresidente ejecutivo de Operaciones), NCE nació con la idea de transformar las operaciones de la compañía. El caso detalla el modelo y la estrategia que estableció José López para implantar con éxito esta iniciativa que revolucionó la forma de trabajar de las person...Starting at €0.00