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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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Natura Cosmeticos, S.A. (Spanish Version)
Eccles, Robert G.; Serafeim, George; Heffernan, JamesCase HBS-415S07Accounting and ControlRodolfo Guttilla, Director de Asuntos Corporativos de Natura Cosm ticos S.A. (Natura), preparado para una reunión con los principales interesados para discutir el futuro de la información integrada en Natura. Una compañía de cosméticos con una marca fuerte, robusto crecimiento en los mercados nacionales e internacionales, con elevados precios y los márgenes, Natura fue constantemente clasificada como uno de los lugares preferidos para trabajar ...Starting at €8.20
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Desarrollando la matriz de materialidad en Telefónica
Eccles, Robert G.; Serafeim, George; Cano Escoriaza, AsunCase HBS-416S09Leadership and People ManagementTelefónica, una de las compañías de telecomunicaciones más grandes del mundo y con sede en España, ha sido la emisión de un informe de sostenibilidad corporativa desde el año 2002. En su informe de sostenibilidad 2011, la compañía incluyó una "matriz de materialidad", y fue uno de sólo cinco de los 97 empresas en España que produjeron un informe de sostenibilidad de ese año. El caso describe el propósito de la matriz de materialidad, la forma en ...Starting at €8.20
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Debería quedarme o irme (A)
Groysberg, Boris; Serafeim, George; Lin, Eric; Abrahams, RobinCase HBS-118S11Accounting and ControlFinanciera Alexi ejecutivo está considerando un cambio de trabajo. Será su asociación a largo hace con una empresa actualmente envuelto en un escándalo herido sus posibilidades en el mercado laboral? En el caso (A), Alexi y consultor ejecutivo de búsqueda Marguerite estrategias acerca de las oportunidades de carrera.Starting at €8.20
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Short-Termism: Don't Blame Investors
Brochet, Francois; Serafeim, George; Loumioti, MariaArticle HBS-F1206C-EExecutives often complain that investors' obsession with short-term returns forces them to make decisions that are bad in the long term. New research shows that it works both ways: Companies with a short-term orientation attract investors interested in short-term time frames.Starting at €8.20
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White-Collar Crime
Healy, Paul M.; Serafeim, George; Soltes, Eugene; Osmundsen, Erik; White, Mary JoArticle HBS-R1904B-EDespite efforts to crack down on illegal activity, crimes like fraud, bribery, embezzlement, and money laundering are rampant in corporations. What steps can leaders take to fix this growing problem? In "How to Scandal-Proof Your Company," HBS professors Paul Healy and George Serafeim argue that the cause of misconduct is not ineffective regulations or compliance systems. It's weak leadership and flawed corporate cultures, their research shows. C...Starting at €8.20
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What Is Financial Intelligence: The Three Main Components
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6532BC-EFundamentally, financial intelligence boils down to three distinct skill sets: understanding the foundation, understanding the art of finance, and understanding financial analysis. This chapter provides an overview of all three skills, along with a discussion about some roadblocks to financial intelligence. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Cracking the Code of the Income Statement: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6547BC-EThis chapter will help you understand the intricacies of the income statement. It outlines simple procedures and shows you how the income statement can help you understand what is going on in your company and how to use that information to lead. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Costs and Expenses - No Hard-and-Fast Rules: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6549BC-EMost entrepreneurs watch expenses closely. But did you know that there are plenty of estimates and biases that go into those expense lines? This chapter examines the major line items in this section of the income statement - including cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and one-time charges, among others. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs."Starting at €8.20
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Understanding Balance Sheet Basics: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
Berman, Karen; Knight, JoeBook Chapter HBS-6551BC-EGive a company's financials to a first-time entrepreneur, and the first thing he will turn to is the income statement. Conversely, an experienced investor will go right to the balance sheet. Why don't less experienced entrepreneurs do what the pros do? Understanding the importance of a balance sheet - and learning how to read it - will put you ahead of the game. This chapter is excerpted from "Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Re...Starting at €8.20