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Recupera, S.A.
Pancorvo, JorgeCase PAD-P-C-343Service and Operations ManagementDardo López-Dolz, propietario del negocio y persona emprendedora, afronta varias decisiones para conseguir que su empresa siga creciendo. Sin embargo, la naturaleza del servicio parte de una anomalía de las transacciones de compraventa: un deudor que no cumple sus obligaciones según lo convenido. La demanda tiene un comportamiento irregular, con expedientes de cobranza que varían según cada caso, y con exigencias operativas distintas por cad...Starting at €8.20
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Seguridad en una edificación
Gómez-Llera García-Nava, GermánCase FH-322Leadership and People ManagementEn una obra de construcción se produce un incidente con un grupo de trabajadores. En el marco del conflicto aparecen aspectos de disciplina en el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad en el puesto de trabajo, a la vez que antecedentes pesonales y clima en el entorno de tensión laboral.Starting at €8.20
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Una petición de traslado (A)
Gómez-Llera García-Nava, GermánCase FH-502Leadership and People ManagementUn encargado de obra quiere solicitar ser transferido a un puesto de las oficinas centrales, en el que ve una oportunidad de satisfacer algunas de sus expectativas familiares y laborales, y para ello pide antes ayuda a su jefe inmediato. Es la primera parte del caso FH-262 «Matías Cárdenas» que, para efectos pedagógicos, se ha configurado en dos casos secuenciales.Starting at €8.20
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Matías Cárdenas
Gómez-Llera García-Nava, GermánCase FH-262Leadership and People ManagementUn encargado de obra de una empresa constructora, Matías Cárdenas, con un prometedor futuro a pie de obra, es trasladado a las oficinas centrales en Madrid a un puesto de oficina «staff». El cambio se realiza a petición del propio interesado porque supone una serie de mejoras en las condiciones de su trabajo. Tras varios meses, Matías se da cuenta de que no le gusta el nuevo puesto de trabajo, y llega a una situación límite en la que solicita vol...Starting at €8.20
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Matías Cárdenas
Gómez-Llera García-Nava, GermánCase FH-262-ELeadership and People ManagementWhile assigned to a construction site near Salamanca, Matías Cárdenas - one of the most promising supervisors at Itracsa - told the site's foreman, Emilio Cifuentes, that he had heard that the research department was developing a new position for someone with his background, and asked for his help in being transferred. Matías said that it would be a unique opportunity for him to settle in Madrid permanently and work in an office environment (with...Starting at €8.20
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Tapping the Power of Analogy (Spanish version)
Gavetti, Giovanni; Rivkin, Jan W.Article HBS-R0504CStrategyRecognize the analogy and identify its purpose; thoroughly understand its source; determine whether the resemblance is more than superficial; and decide whether the original strategy, properly translated, will work in the target industry.Starting at €8.20
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Truly Human Leadership at Barry-Wehmiller (Spanish version)
Minor, Dylan; Rivkin, Jan W.Case HBS-719S05StrategyThe chief executive of Barry-Wehmiller, a large maker of industrial equipment, has resolved to run the company via "truly human leadership" in which "success is measured by the way we touch the lives of people." With unusual people practices and a distinctive strategy, the company has generated enviable financial results. During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the company went to great lengths to avoid layoffs. But as the case opens in 2013, on...Starting at €8.20
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Business Model Analysis for Entrepreneurs (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-813S07Entrepreneurshipa customer value proposition, a technology and operations management plan, a go-to-market plan, and a profit formula. For each element, the note lists questions that an entrepreneur must address when evaluating an early-stage opportunity. The note explores in greater depth several business model issues that are especially relevant to entrepreneurial ventures, including the impact of network effects and customer switching costs; conditions when a...Starting at €8.20
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Pacing Issues (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.Case HBS-814S05Entrepreneurship(1) Which of the three company's approach to using people analytics for talent acquisition and development is most appealing (or most concerning)?; and (2) Should Fukuhara turn on the most advanced part of the artificial intelligence engine, allowing GROW not just to provide recommendations to clients about whom they should hire, but also (based on performance and attribute data of previous hires) to overrule clients' specifications (or biases) ...Starting at €8.20
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Project AgriNova (Spanish version)
Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Bijlani, TanyaCase HBS-816S10EntrepreneurshipIn late 2008, a team from Intuit's office in Bangalore, India is evaluating an opportunity to launch a new venture that would use SMS to deliver crop price information to farmers in India.The case describes the structure of Indian agriculture and the problems experienced by farmers, who were often exploited by middlemen who entered into obtuse private arrangements with wholesale buyers. After five weeks of research, the team concludes that the op...Starting at €8.20