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Note on Scenario Planning in High-Uncertainty Environments: The Disruption Matrix
Costa, Carlos; Nueno, José LuisTechnical Note MN-405-EDecision Analysis, Innovation and Change, StrategyThe coronavirus pandemic is an unexpected external event with a profound impact on demand in all sectors that is highly conditioned by decisions that correspond to external stakeholders. After overcoming their initial shock, within this context companies have to think about their future in two or three years; however, it is very difficult for the management team to plan and define a clear strategy when it remains unknown when and how they will be...Starting at €8.20
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Sparta Glass Products
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Clyman, Dana R.Case DARDEN-QA-0592-EDecision AnalysisSparta Glass Products has been losing significant market share over the last several quarters in the non-glare-glass market, with a price 10% above the competition. Lowering the price is under consideration. Unfortunately, fully allocated costs are such that the lower price results in a loss. Issues to be discussed and analyses to be conducted include the relevant costs for the decision and the reactions from competitors.Starting at €8.20
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High Places Studio (B)
Clyman, Dana R.; Sullivan, Jenelle HammesCase DARDEN-QA-0547-EDecision AnalysisIn the B case, a question arises concerning what type of contract to offer the film's star. Should the studio offer a standard fixed-fee contract, or should it offer a smaller fixed fee plus a percentage of the gross? Moreover, which alternative would the star prefer? See also the A case, UVA-QA-0546.Starting at €5.74
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Nota sobre planificación por escenarios en entornos de alta incertidumbre: matriz de disrupción
Costa, Carlos; Nueno, José LuisTechnical Note MN-405Decision Analysis, Innovation and Change, StrategyLa pandemia de la COVID-19 es un suceso externo inesperado con un profundo impacto en la demanda y en la competencia de cada sector, y que se encuentra muy condicionado por decisiones que corresponden a stakeholders externos. En este entorno y tras superar el shock inicial, las empresas tienen que pensar en el futuro dentro de dos o tres años, y resulta muy difícil, para el equipo directivo, planificar y definir una estrategia determinada, cuand...Starting at €8.20
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Emergency Vehicle Positioning, Inc.
Clyman, Dana R.Case DARDEN-QA-0512-EDecision AnalysisEmergency Vehicle Positioning, Inc. (EVPI), has developed a satellite-based tracking system that continuously updates and displays the location of every vehicle in its network. A recently signed contract presents new technical challenges that may make the normally installed system inadequate. While it is possible to augment the system so that it will definitely work, doing so would entail considerable cost. This case is a modified version of "I...Starting at €8.20
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Birch Resources (A)
Clyman, Dana R.; Spillane, JenniferCase DARDEN-QA-0579-EDecision AnalysisBirch Resources has been offered a "farm-out" deal to drill a well in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It also has the option, if the well is successful, to drill a second well two years later. The A case focuses on the decision of whether or not to accept the deal, which requires the company to value the embedded option. The B case allows Birch the additional option of waiting an extra two years to decide whether or not to drill the second well. Va...Starting at €8.20
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High Places Studio (A)
Clyman, Dana R.; Sullivan, Jenelle HammesCase DARDEN-QA-0546-EDecision AnalysisLaura Anderson, a vice president in High Places Studio’s production-finance department, needs to make a recommendation to the studio’s president, Leo Walsh, regarding whether the studio should go ahead with the production of an exciting mystery movie. Walsh has the final say on the development and production of movie scripts for major box-office release. This new movie idea, like so many others in the film industry, is risky. It could become a bl...Starting at €8.20
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Birch Resources (B)
Clyman, Dana R.; Spillane, JenniferCase DARDEN-QA-0580-EDecision AnalysisThis two-part series is designed provide an advanced simulation modeling exercise within reach of the average MBA student on a topic of great interest. The A case provides this. The B case allows an even more challenging experience for more sophisticated members of the class. Birch Resources has been offered a "farm-out" deal to drill a well in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It also has the option, if the well is successful, to drill a second well...Starting at €5.74
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High Places Studio (A) - Spanish version
Clyman, Dana R.; Sullivan, Jenelle HammesCase DARDEN-QA-0963Decision AnalysisThis is the Spanish translation of the August 28, 2001 version of UVA-QA-0546. Laura Anderson, a vice president in High Places Studio’s production-finance department, needs to make a recommendation to the studio’s president, Leo Walsh, regarding whether the studio should go ahead with the production of an exciting mystery movie. Walsh has the final say on the development and production of movie scripts for major box-office release. This new movie...Starting at €8.20