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AltaGas Ltd.: Forrest Kerr Hydroelectric Project
Gerard Seijts; Karen MacMillanCase IVEY-9B16C014-ELeadership and People ManagementAltaGas Ltd. (AltaGas), an energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, successfully collaborated with the Canadian federal government, British Columbia’s provincial government, and a First Nations group to reach an agreement for constructing a large, green energy, hydroelectric project in a remote location in northern British Columbia. Although most observers considered the agreement to be a resounding success, the founder and chief executive offic...Starting at €8.20
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Donglegate: Candour Through Social Media
Charlice Hurst; Karen MacMillan; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B14C017-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2013, controversy arose over the actions of Adria Richards, a developer-evangelist, in response to remarks she overheard being made by two male attendees at a technology conference. After she reported what she believed to be sexist remarks by posting a photo of the men and a comment on Twitter, the two men were asked to leave the conference session and one was soon fired. A firestorm ensued during which Richards' actions were subjected to scru...Starting at €8.20
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A Zero Wage Increase Again - Teaching Note
Karen MacMillanTeaching Note IVEY-8B11C034-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B11C034.Starting at €0.00
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Improving Class Contribution: Annie’s Low Score
Karen MacMillan; Abby XiongCase IVEY-9B18C034-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyA business student received a low rating on class contribution from her leadership professor. She struggled to understand how this low rating happened, as she thought she had contributed in every class. She then lost the motivation to participate in class discussions, but considered developing a plan of action to address the problem. What strategies would help her to increase her contributions in class and improve her grades?Starting at €8.20
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The Case Project Guide: How to Write a Great Business Case as a Class Project - Teaching Note
Brent Beal; Karen MacMillan; Meredith Woodwark; Karin SchnarrTeaching Note IVEY-IM1051TN-EStrategyTeaching note for product IM1051.Starting at €0.00
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Kola Real: La expansión internacional
Ferré, Miguel; Natividad, GabrielCase PAD-DG-C-406EntrepreneurshipDescribe el caso de la internacionalización de una empresa peruana en varios países de la región, partiendo de unos modestos inicios en Ayacucho (1988). Se puede discutir la similitud o diferencias en la forma de nacer según el contexto de cada país.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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Dirección estratégica y costes: ¿Por qué los directivos de hoy deben saber más análisis económico que nunca
Vázquez- Dodero, Juan Carlos; Davila, AntonioTechnical Note CN-196Accounting and ControlDurante varias décadas, en un entorno donde los márgenes eran relativamente holgados, la información económica de la empresa era relativamente poco importante para decisiones estratégicas y de mercado. Los precios se movían en unos nivels en los que una información económica imprecisa y muchas veces equivocada no afectaba significativamente a las decisiones. Las estimaciones de costes estaban tradicionalmente limitadas a la función de producción,...Starting at €8.20
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The First 10 Questions for Would-be Searchers
Nieboer, Ian; Carenzo, Mathieu; Davila, AntonioTechnical Note EN-15-EEntrepreneurship, FinanceThis note answers ten of the most common questions asked by people who are relatively new to the search fund model, or have never heard of a search fund before. The content of this note is based on the experience of search funds from around the world, and will help prospective entrepreneurs become familiar with the search fund model and the important questions that should be answered before considering the model more seriously. At the end of each...Starting at €8.20
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La Liga's RCD Espanyol: Analyzing the economics of soccer games
Davila, Antonio; Oyon, DanielCase C-783-EAccounting and ControlThe case presents an evaluation of a game played every year by the RCD Espanyol soccer team as a start to the season. The case provides the economic details of the game and the team so that students can analyze whether the game is profitable or not. The case is designed as introductory material for courses in managerial accounting and the economics of sports. It introduces the concepts of variable and fixed costs, direct and indirect costs, cost...Starting at €8.20