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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (B): Wright Gets Involved
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1515-EService and Operations ManagementApproximately two months after agreeing to join the Mega Corporation board, Wright received a package of material for his first board meeting, which was to be held immediately after the annual meeting at which he was to be elected. This is the second case in a series of cases about corporate governance. It is a revision of UVA-OM-1084 and can be used in its place. The case is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (C): The Board-Management Relationship
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1516-EService and Operations ManagementJack Wright had been on the board of Mega Corporation for almost a year and was confident in his assessment of the ways in which the board and the corporate organization functioned. He recognized some pluses: a strong balance sheet, several good businesses, and some other businesses that could be sold; however, he also saw a number of issues that were not being addressed but needed attention. This case is one in a series of cases about corporate ...Starting at €5.74
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (D): Time for Action
Colley, John L.; Logan, George W.; Stettinius, Wallace; Carr, DabneyCase DARDEN-OM-1517-EService and Operations ManagementThe board chairman dies of a heart attack and a special board meeting was set for a week after the funeral to discuss the situation. The first issue was the election of a chairman. This case is an addition to a series of cases concerning corporate governance. It is used in Darden's "Corporate Governance" course elective.Starting at €5.74
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Cisco Systems, Inc.: Collaborating on New Product Introduction - Teaching note
Lee H; Shao MTeaching Note SGSB-GS66TN-EService and Operations ManagementIn November 2007, a global, cross-functional team at Cisco Systems, Inc. was seeking management approval to start manufacturing a new router, code-named Viking. The team faced a host of challenges in launching the low-cost but powerful router for telecommunications service providers. After overhauling the project to sharply increase the router’s planned speed and capacity, the company had just one year to launch the product, an unusually fast s...Starting at €0.00
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The European Recycling Platform: Promoting Competition in E-Waste Recycling
Lee H; Shao MCase SGSB-GS67-EService and Operations ManagementThe European Recycling Platform was the only pan-European recycling organization created in response to the European Union’s groundbreaking directive to promote recycling of electronic waste. Braun, Electrolux, Hewlett-Packard and Sony established ERP in 2002 as an alternative to the monopolistic e-waste takeback systems then existing in several European countries. ERP was based on the principle of producer responsibility, in which manufacturers...Starting at €8.20
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Cisco Systems: la adquisición de tecnología es la adquisición de personas
Lee H; Shao MCase SGSB-GS66ESService and Operations ManagementEn noviembre de 2007, un equipo global y multifuncional de Cisco Systems, Inc. buscaba la aprobación de la gerencia para comenzar a fabricar un nuevo enrutador, con el nombre en clave Viking. El equipo enfrentó una serie de desafíos al lanzar el enrutador de bajo costo pero potente para proveedores de servicios de telecomunicaciones. Después de revisar el proyecto para aumentar drásticamente la velocidad y capacidad planeadas del enrutador, la co...Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (4) The Mystique of Board Meetings (Spanish version)
Colley, John L.; Stettinius, Wallace; Logan, George W.Case DARDEN-OM-1623Service and Operations ManagementEsta es la traducción al español de la versión del 11 de mayo de 2011 del caso UVA-OM-1086. Este caso amplia el capítulo sobre las reuniones de la junta. El propósito de las reuniones se ilustra al igual que las reacciones de Jack Wright al flujo de su primera reunión de la junta con Mega Corporation.Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (7) The Board-Management Relationship (Spanish version)
Colley, John L.; Stettinius, Wallace; Logan, George W.Case DARDEN-OM-1624Service and Operations ManagementEsta es la traducción al español de la versión del 13 de mayo de 2011 del caso UVA-OM-1089. Hay muchos aspectos de las relaciones entre la junta y la administración que se determinan con la máxima diligencia. Es decir, las reglas y los estatutos de la empresa no pueden especificar previamente el funcionamiento detallado de los intereses que se entrecruzan. Nuestro sistema capitalista depende de la buena fe de todos los interesados para obtener ...Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (3) Board Selection (Spanish version)
Colley, John L.; Stettinius, Wallace; Logan, George W.Case DARDEN-OM-1622Service and Operations ManagementEsta es la traducción al español de la versión del 11 de mayo de 2011 del caso UVA-OM-1085. Este caso trata sobre los medios por los cuales el consejo de administración de la empresa evalúa sus fortalezas y debilidades, identifica las habilidades y la experiencia que necesita, obteniendo así una lista de candidatos adecuados, y realiza las gestiones necesarias para reducir la lista y así invitar a los mejores candidatos para unirse a la junta....Starting at €8.20
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Corporate Governance: The Jack Wright Series (1) Jack Wright, Director (Spanish version)
Colley, John L.; Stettinius, Wallace; Logan, George W.Case DARDEN-OM-1621Service and Operations ManagementEsta es la traducción al español de la versión del 10 de mayo de 2011 del caso UVA-OM-1083. Este es el primero de los 12 casos de Jack Wright sobre gobierno corporativo. En este primer caso se describe el proceso por el cual se le pidió a Wright que se uniera a la junta directiva de la Mega Corporation. El caso requiere que los estudiantes consideren las ventajas y desventajas de ser miembro de la junta y decidan si recomendarían que Wright se un...Starting at €8.20