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The North West Company: Cross-enterprise Strategy
Stephen R. Foerster; Mary M. Crossan; James E. Hatch; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M047-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe North West Company cases allow students to take a cross-enterprise leadership approach in looking at the dilemma facing the president and chief executive officer of The North West Company (North West), a food and general merchandise retailer operating primarily in Northern Canada. In early 2003, North West had negotiated a master franchisor agreement with Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Giant Tiger) with the objective of opening stores west of Wi...Starting at €8.20
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Apple A
Mary M. Crossan; William T. WatsonCase IVEY-9B12M027-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThe Apple A and B cases provide two different perspectives on the evolution of the computer and electronics firm Apple and are designed to evoke debate about models of strategy, organization, and leadership. The A case presents the story of Apple from a hindsight rational analytic perspective in which students are able to apply a variety of models about strategy, organization, leadership, and innovation. The B case presents a more nuanced, critic...Starting at €8.20
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Olympic Selection: Character, Competence, and Commitment
Mary M. Crossan; Ciaran McGovernCase IVEY-9B17C030-ELeadership and People ManagementIn the lead-up to the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the coach of the Canadian men’s volleyball team needed to make a final decision about the team’s composition. Although the core eight players had already been selected, the difficult decisions involved choosing the supporting cast of four players from a list of seven players being considered. His decision would directly impact the team's performance at the Olympics but would also leave an imprint on...Starting at €8.20
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Louis Vuitton
Mary M. Crossan; Manu MahbubaniCase IVEY-9B13M022-EStrategyLouis Vuitton, the flagship group within Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), had contributed to the stellar growth of the group in 2010 and 2011. But, there were clouds on the horizon. Was the recent growth sustainable? What steps should Louis Vuitton take to address upcoming challenges? This case takes the student through the challenges a global company faces as it tries to grow a business that is based on one of the most valued high-end brands ...Starting at €8.20
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Apple B
Mary M. Crossan; William T. WatsonCase IVEY-9B12M028-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, StrategyThis case is a supplement to Apple A.Starting at €8.20
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A Not So Rosy Situation: Bill Aziz's Challenge at White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited
Mary M. Crossan; Gerard Seijts; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07M053-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn late November 2002, halfway through the vital Christmas selling season, William E. Aziz, hired to turn around White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited (White Rose), has to decide what to do. White Rose is under Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) protection, having breached its debt covenants. The company's upper and middle management is frustrated that their efforts since 1999 have not turned the firm around. The remaining employee...Starting at €8.20
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Las empresas de servicios son diferentes (D)
Llano Irusta, M. A.; Martínez Jiménez, M.Technical Note IIST-PIN-34Service and Operations ManagementComo su nombre indica, las empresas de servicios son las que proporcionan servicios, es decir, elementos no tangibles que cubren necesidades específicas. Los ejemplos más habituales los encontramos en sectores como la electricidad, el agua, el gas, el transporte de mercancías, las comunicaciones, la cultura, el espectáculo, los hoteles o el turismo, entre otrosStarting at €8.20
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Las empresas de servicios son diferentes (E)
Llano Irusta, M. A.; Martínez Jiménez, M.Technical Note IIST-PIN-35Service and Operations ManagementComo su nombre indica, las empresas de servicios son las que proporcionan servicios, es decir, elementos no tangibles que cubren necesidades específicas. Los ejemplos más habituales los encontramos en sectores como la electricidad, el agua, el gas, el transporte de mercancías, las comunicaciones, la cultura, el espectáculo, los hoteles o el turismo, entre otros.Starting at €8.20
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Las empresas de servicios son diferentes (F)
Llano Irusta, M. A.; Martínez Jiménez, M.Technical Note IIST-PIN-36Service and Operations ManagementComo su nombre indica, las empresas de servicios son las que proporcionan servicios, es decir, elementos no tangibles que cubren necesidades específicas. Los ejemplos más habituales los encontramos en sectores como la electricidad, el agua, el gas, el transporte de mercancías, las comunicaciones, la cultura, el espectáculo, los hoteles o el turismo, entre otros.Starting at €8.20
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Cómo tener clientes fidelizados y satisfechos en las empresas de servicios
Llano Irusta, M. A.; Martínez Jiménez, M.Technical Note IIST-PIN-37Service and Operations ManagementLa estrategia de fidelización, es una de las más importantes para una empresa que sin embargo, muchas veces se descuida para dar prioridad a la captación de nuevos clientes. En mercados maduros, donde la demanda no crece o lo hace poco, obtener nuevos clientes implica conseguir que abandonen a la competencia. Conseguir esto resulta en ocasiones muy costoso. La fidelización de clientes se enfoca en la retención de la cartera de clientes existentes...Starting at €8.20