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Tough Mudder: Scaling Dynamics After Early Traction
Foster, George; Kissick, RyanCase SGSB-E638-EEntrepreneurshipEstablished in 2010, the endurance event start-up Tough Mudder experienced rapid international expansion in the years following the company’s inception. By 2013, the company had developed a cult-like following and an extremely powerful brand. However, near the end of 2013, Tough Mudder’s growth began to slow. Eager to turn the tide, founder Will Dean wondered what steps he could take to reinvigorate the company. “Tough Mudder: Scaling Dynamic...Starting at €8.20
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Resuelve in 2018: Fintech in Emerging Markets
Foster, George; Makinen, JulieCase SGSB-E657-EDecision AnalysisNo change to abstract.Starting at €8.20
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The Seattle Center Arena (A): Can't Find a Better Man
Foster, George; Johnson, ChristyCase SGSB-SPM56A-EService and Operations ManagementOn December 5, 2018 The Oak View Group (OVG) broke ground on the Seattle Center Arena (SCA) project. The cost of the project was not insignificant—and it continued to rise. Originally projected to cost $564 million, at groundbreaking the price tag stood at $850 million. Seattle sports fans were thrilled with the project. The city of Seattle had been without a winter sports team since 2008 when the Seattle SuperSonics, a National Basketball ...Starting at €8.20
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Los fundamentos que catapultarán su empresa
Dávila Parra, Antonio; Foster, GeorgeArticle ART-1815Accounting and ControlLa vieja creencia de que los sistemas de gestión matan el espíritu emprendedor es errónea. Tal vez las empresas se conformen con menos cuando no llegan a los cien empleados, pero pueden crecer más rápido si cuentan desde el principio con unos sistemas de planificación y control internos sólidos. Los autores identifican ocho aspectos que deberían ser tenidos en cuenta por las empresas si quieren alcanzar un alto crecimiento: planificación y evalua...Starting at €8.20
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How to Structure Companies for High Growth
Dávila Parra, Antonio; Foster, GeorgeArticle ART-1815-EAccounting and ControlThe old belief that management systems kill the entrepreneurial spirit is wrong. Perhaps when a company has fewer than 100 employees, a business can get by on less. But as the authors point out in this article, companies are actually able to grow faster provided that they have strong internal planning and control systems in place early on. They identify eight main categories that demand managerial attention if companies are ever to achieve high g...Starting at €8.20
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Islamic Banking Lessons for the Financial Sector
Etzold, Veit M.; Ribera, Alberto; Wackerbeck, PhilippArticle ART-2012-EFinanceThe financial crisis that started with the demise of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and almost brought the world economy to its knees has prompted many international financial institutions to do some serious soul-searching. As they try to strengthen their capital and reduce their risk operations, whom should governments, regulators and financial bosses turn to for inspiration? A good place to start would be to study those banks that have performed best ...Starting at €8.20
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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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Los 'rankings', un arma de doble filo
Davila, Antonio; Foster, George; He, Xiaobin; Shimizu, CarlosArticle ART-3246EntrepreneurshipLos de empresas de alto crecimiento pueden dar a tu el impulso reputacional que necesita, pero, a no ser que entiendas los indicadores utilizados, saldrás de las listas tan rápido como entraste.Starting at €8.20
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Hervé Rousseau: auge y caída de un joven consultor (A)
Proust E.; Ribera, AlbertoCase DPO-66Leadership and People ManagementEl contexto es el proyecto de integración tras la fusión de dos bancos europeos. GlobalOne (una gran consultoría multinacional) se puso al frente de la transformación de las TI, adaptando los procesos de producción y dirección y procediendo con un proyecto de cambio de dirección para una fuerza de venta unificada. El caso lo escribe un joven director que toma parte activa en el proyecto. Describe cómo las condiciones del mercado y los cambios glo...Starting at €8.20
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Receiving Feedback
Elghanayan, Ruben; Gallego, Sheila; Ribera, AlbertoTechnical Note DPON-140-ELeadership and People ManagementThe main objective of this technical note is to examine in depth the theoretical bases that enable a better understanding of the different reactions there are to feedback, as well as to improve the effectiveness and quality of communication in the work environment. The intention is to answer the following questions: What is the ideal state to get the most out of feedback? What makes us react defensively to feedback? What happens to a person who g...Starting at €8.20