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The upsides of downward deference
Reiche, Sebastian; Neeley, TsedalArticle 75264Leadership and People ManagementLeaders who find themselves out of their element can get ahead by deferring to subordinates. Here we explain how power can come from letting it go.Starting at €8.20
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Management of International Staff
García, Clara; Reiche, Sebastian; Harzing, Anne-WilTechnical Note DPON-79-ELeadership and People ManagementOver the last few decades, Western multinational corporations (MNCs) have shifted their focus beyond the industrialized world, attempting to capitalize on the growing business opportunities in developing and emerging markets. At the same time, many MNCs from emerging economies have expanded their activities beyond their domestic markets, with companies such as Haier, Embraer, Lenovo, Tata, Vale and Cemex successfully operating on an international...Starting at €8.20
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Myer and Flanagan (A): High-Stake Recruitment at the Top
Reiche, Sebastian; Akkan, ErenCase DPO-352-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and People ManagementThis 2-case series focuses on the challenges of senior executive replacements at Australian department store Myer. In late spring of 2014, Myer was going through a major reshuffle of its senior management team. More than 20 senior managers had left the company over the past 2 years, and the exodus of some key members of the executive team was continuing. The turnover had accelerated after CEO Bernie Brookes decided in February 2014 to remain in h...Starting at €8.20
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Las medidas laborales de la empresa en situación de crisis
Segarra, José Antonio; Carrillo, JordiTechnical Note JN-27Leadership and People Management, StrategyEsta nota técnica presenta las medidas de ajuste laboral de las empresas en crisis a la luz de la última reforma laboral propuesta en el Real Decreto Ley 3/2012. Dichas medidas se presentan clasificadas en voluntarias y forzosas y en definitivas y temporales. También se revisan los despidos individuales y colectivos, las modificaciones sustanciales de las condiciones de trabajo y la negociación colectiva con las cláusulas de descuelgue.Starting at €8.20
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Luis de Lezama, un emprendedor polifacético
Segarra, José Antonio; Alvarez de Mon, SantiagoCase DPO-279Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementEl caso cuenta la historia del Grupo Luis de Lezama, desde la fundación de su primer restaurante, la Taberna del Alabardero, hasta la actualidad. También aborda los retos presentes, entre otros, la consolidación del negocio en un periodo crítico y la diversificación emprendida en otros ámbitos del quehacer humano.Starting at €8.20
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Laboratorios Alce Brazil: Sales Team Turnover
Segarra, José Antonio; Carrillo, JordiCase M-1264-ELeadership and People Management, MarketingLaboratorios Alce, a Brazilian market leader in ophthalmic drugs, faces a disproportionate turnover in its network of salespeople, with serious consequences for the business. The national sales manager reflects on the causes of the high turnover rate and on possible solutions. In addition, he contemplates introducing changes to the commercial organization and sizing of his network of 70 salespeople.Starting at €8.20
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Enabling Telework Away From Home: Daysk.com
Reiche, SebastianCase DPO-422-ELeadership and People ManagementThe case describes Daysk.com's strategy to convince potential corporate clients to implement remote-work policies, in order to expand its market for remote-work solutions. Daysk.com offers a network of workspaces - a desk, a coworking space, a meeting room or a conference facility - that professionals can reserve in real time and access for a specific time slot. It also provides analytics about employees' workspace consumption.Starting at €8.20
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Hailing a New Era: Haier in Japan (A and B) - Teaching Note
Sánchez-Runde, Carlos; Lee, Yih-Teen; Reiche, SebastianTeaching Note DPOT-70-ELeadership and People ManagementFounded in 1984 by Zhang Ruimin, current CEO of the company, Haier has rapidly grown from a small refrigerator plant in Qingdao, China, to a global leader in home appliances. As one of the most valuable brands in China, Haier designs, manufactures and sells various home appliances including refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines in over 100 countries. Since 2006, Haier has aggressively expanded its international presence, aiming to ...Starting at €0.00
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Openforyou.com
Dahab, Deborah; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1107Information Technologies, MarketingUna nueva tienda virtual de bicicletas y accesorios dirigida a los deportistas de práctica intensiva se plantea alternativas de crecimiento y financiación a la luz de los modestos resultados iniciales. El empresario, un MBA reconvertido del mundo "off-line", reflexiona sobre los errores cometidos y el futuro de su negocio. ¿Hay que cambiar la marca? ¿Es correcta la política de precios? ¿Cómo dar viabilidad al sitio y lograr visitas útiles? ¿Cómo ...Starting at €8.20
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Openforyou.com
Dahab, Deborah; Segarra, José AntonioCase M-1107-EInformation Technologies, MarketingA new virtual store selling bicycles and accessories aimed at serious cyclists is weighing up the alternatives for growth and financing in light of modest initial results. The entrepreneur, an MBA who has made the switch from off-line business, reflects on the mistakes made in the past and how best to grow the business in the future. Should he change the brand? Is the pricing policy right? How can he make the site viable and increase the number o...Starting at €8.20