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Capturing Confectionery (D) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708S48StrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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Cooper Industries' Corporate Strategy (A) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, TobyCase HBS-306S08StrategyDescribes the development of a successful corporate strategy based on the acquisition and subsequent consolidation of low-technology manufacturing companies. Starting with a company history and discussion of current business segments, the case goes on to detail the innovation of corporate headquarters in strategy formulation and operations. Highlights the synergistic possibilities in alike acquisitions and addresses the issue of long-term value c...Starting at €8.20
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Guerra en el sector de la alimentación de animales domésticos (B)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, TobyCase HBS-312S04StrategyDescribe el concurso para la adquisición de Anderson Clayton como actores de la industria compiten por uno de los siete principales fabricantes de alimentos para perros.Starting at €5.74
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Guerra en el sector de la alimentación de animales domésticos (C)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, TobyCase HBS-312S05StrategyDescribe acontecimientos importantes en la industria de alimentos para mascotas en 1987 y 1988, centrándose en las interacciones competitivas entre los principales actores de la industria.Starting at €5.74
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Bet on One Big Idea--or Diversify? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Stuart, TobyArticle HBS-R1311M-EStrategyA unique probiotic formulation, L-39, has great promise as a pharmaceutical treatment for a common illness. When it hits a stumbling block in its latest clinical trial, Hilde Dach, the scientist leading the research at German drug maker Caliska, faces the prospect that the company may want to reimagine her product as a nutraceutical, because the regulatory hurdles would be easier to clear. Is the company merely hedging its bets to avoid big losse...Starting at €8.20
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Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (D)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708491-EStrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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Homeland Foods: Fruit to be Shared
Laurie George Busuttil; Vahagn Asatryan; Susan Van Weelden; Grace de GelderCase IVEY-W25547-EKnowledge and Communication, MarketingIn January 2022, a partner in Homeland Foods was identifying Canadian distribution channels through which to launch dried fruit products from his company based in Armenia. He needed to identify the most appropriate initial target market, select the most effective distribution channel(s), and develop an effective marketing strategy. Distribution channels under consideration included general grocery stores, ethnic food stores, natural food stores, ...Starting at €8.20
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Homeland Foods: Fruit to be Shared - Teaching Note
Laurie George Busuttil; Vahagn Asatryan; Susan Van WeeldenTeaching Note IVEY-W25548-EKnowledge and Communication, MarketingTeaching note for product W25547.Starting at €0.00
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Banff Aspen Lodge: Staffing for Success
Laurie Busuttil; Susan Van WeeldenCase IVEY-9B19C015-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyIn July 2018, the general manager of the Banff Aspen Lodge in Alberta, Canada, needed to fill two vacancies at the Front Desk. He faced several challenges because of a tight labour market and the never-ending cycle of staff turnover in the hospitality sector, especially in a resort town. Although the general manager was confident that the hotel had many good human resource management practices, he wondered whether he could apply a more systematic...Starting at €8.20
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Homeland Foods: The Sweet Fruit of Growth - Teaching Note
Vahagn Asatryan; Laurie Busuttil; Susan Van WeeldenTeaching Note IVEY-8B20A075-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B20A075.Starting at €0.00