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Red Bull (Abridged)
Farris, Paul W.; Shames, Ervin R.; Johnson, Richard R.; Mitchell, JordanCase DARDEN-M-0849-EMarketingThis case (an abridged version of UVA-M-0663) describes the history of the Red Bull brand and how the company stimulated and harnessed word of mouth to build a new product category (functional energy drinks) and brand franchise. The case concludes by asking the reader to consider where Red Bull will take its brand, product line, and marketing next, in light of many competitive challenges in the United States. The case was written to foster discus...Starting at €8.20
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Ducati: En busca de la magia (A)
Mitchell, Jordan; Cassiman, BrunoCase DG-1507Innovation and Change, StrategyA principios de 2006, Federico Minoli, consejero delegado del fabricante italiano de motocicletas Ducati, se plantea diferentes opciones estratégicas. Tras haber liderado la compañía durante una importante fase de reorientación entre 1996 y 2001, Minoli observa que los ingresos de Ducati se han estancado entre 2002 y 2005, por lo que está concibiendo un plan para "relanzar" Ducati que pretende presentar a los inversores para recabar su apoyo con ...Starting at €8.20
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Pentagram: el oficio del diseño
Mitchell, Jordan; Prats, Mª JuliaCase E-88Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and People ManagementA finales de 2004, John McConnell, líder no oficial de Pentagram, preparaba ya su jubilación que tendría lugar en la primavera de 2005. Pentagram es una empresa de diseño multidisciplinar formada por 19 socios repartidos en cinco oficinas (Londres, Berlín, Nueva York, San Francisco y Austin), y es considerada como la "Rolls Royce del diseño" por el resto de las empresas del sector. El crecimiento de la compañía se basa en la incorporación de dise...Starting at €8.20
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IMSA
Melé, Domènec; Vega E. J.Case TD-82Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityDespués de cinco años de fuerte crecimiento, Ingeniería de Medida, S.A., dedicada a la comercialización de sofisticados equipos de medida electrónica, entra en el sector Defensa. Practica una política de generosas atenciones a los militares en viajes, alojamientos y dietas para asistir a los cursos de formación, que ofrece como servicio anexo al producto. Cuatro años después, precisamente cuando Defensa va a recortar sus presupuestos, un comandan...Starting at €8.20
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Michael Eisner at Disney
Mitchell, Jordan; Miller, PaddyCase DPO-61-ECorporate Governance, Leadership and People ManagementThis case deals with a proven successful leader in entertainment (Michael Eisner) in a time of leadership crisis. At the time of this case, Eisner is managing an internal and external revolt. Students must unearth the key points of Eisner's leadership, including how he manages people, his communication ability, his propensity to risk taking and his track record in developing other leaders. In looking at Eisner's leadership, students will have t...Starting at €8.20
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Infosys Technologies: Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values
Mitchell, Jordan; Velamuri, RamaCase E-81-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, EntrepreneurshipThis case documents the evolution of Infosys Technologies from its humble beginnings in 1981 to its position in 2004 as one of the most admired companies in India, with revenues exceeding US$ 1 billion, profits of US$ 270 million (CAGR in revenues and profits of approximately 60% over the past 10 years), and a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. The case focuses on the values of the founders, and the extent to which these values have allowed...Starting at €8.20
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The KLM Approach to Alliances
Mitchell, Jordan; Ariño, Africa; Ozcan, PinarCase SM-1530-EStrategyWhen it teamed up with Northwest Airlines of the US in 1989, KLM became Europe¿s first airline to begin a major cross-border airline alliance. What followed was a series of pan-continental alliances resulting in the formation of Star Alliance, oneworld and Skyteam. This case study highlights the main milestones in the development of KLM¿s major alliances focusing primarily on Northwest with additional details on relationships with Kenya Airways, ...Starting at €8.20
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Codes of Business Conduct: Conditions for Success, Preparation and Implementation
Melé, Domènec; González, CésarTechnical Note BEN-126-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityA business code of conduct, sometimes called an ethical business code, is a corporate document which sets out values, standards and rules of how to respond to dilemmas or other situations related to the business where it is considered essential that employees follow guidelines set out by the management. This document examines the case for and against business codes of conduct and offers some recommendations on how they can be drawn up and impleme...Starting at €8.20
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IMSA
Melé, Domènec; Vega E. J.Case TD-82-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityAfter five years of strong growth, Ingeniería de Medida, S.A. (IMSA), a company selling sophisticated electronic measuring equipment, enters the defence industry. It adopts a policy of treating military personnel generously with free trips, accommodation and expense allowances for attendance at training courses which it offers as a complement to is product. Four years later, precisely when the Defence Department is about to cut its budget, a seni...Starting at €8.20
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La lucha por el control de New England Wire & Cable: con el dinero de los demás
Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Maximon, Hillel M.; Mitchell, JordanCase F-887Corporate Governance, Finance, StrategyEste caso se basa en la conocida película "Con el dinero de los demás", que trata, en resumen, de cómo un mismo negocio es interpretado y ambicionado por distintas partes. Imagina que te encuentras frente al imponente, elocuente y majestuoso Andrew Jorgensen (interpretado por Gregory Peck) y al presuntuoso, burlón y carente de cualquier atractivo Lawrence Garfield (interpretado por Danny DeVito). Ambos recurren a sus estrategias de persuasión par...Starting at €8.20