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MBA & Co (B): Daniel Callaghan: Finding the right time to start a new business
Carenzo, Mathieu; Rahouadj, Myriam; Davila, AntonioCase E-166-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, Innovation and ChangeHow do you generate a business opportunity that will be attractive to investors? Market, team, competitive advantage, scalability, exit: what are the important criteria that should be used to increase the probability of success when investing in a start-up? What are the differences between a business opportunity and an investment opportunity in an early stage environment?Starting at €5.74
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La gestión relacional de actividades
Casals, A.; Davila, AntonioTechnical Note CN-219Accounting and Control¿Quién puede gestionar sin información? Nadie. Sin embargo, muchas veces la calidad de la información que tenemos disponible es limitada. Hay empresas que han salido de esta dinámica. Para ello, han diseñado un modelo de información coherente que en lugar de ver cada función, proceso y actividad de forma aislada, toma la perspectiva de las relaciones que existen entre las diversas actividades de la empresa.Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to game theory - Exercises
Davila, AntonioExercise ADE-19-EAccounting and ControlPresents five different situations, each one describing a strategic interaction among two companies. This set of exercises can be used to introduce various game theoretic concepts, including extensive form games for sequential moves, strategic form games for simultaneous moves, and the concept of signaling. The case can be used in an introductory session in game theory in a managerial economics course or in a business policy course.Starting at €8.20
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Euroleague Basketball: The Challenges of Growing a New League - Teaching Note
Davila, AntonioTeaching Note ET-22-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and Change, StrategyThe case describes the evolution of Euroleague Basketball from its creation as an alternative to the federal structure of FIBA Europe to the present. The case study deals with issues of governance and how the governance structure evolves as the Euroleague product gains more prestige. It also addresses the business structure of a league marked by its triumphs and also for putting national leagues in an awkward situation. And in closing it addresse...Starting at €0.00
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Kidder, Peabody & Co.: creando beneficios etéreos
Simons, Robert L.; Davila, AntonioCase HBS-102S16Accounting and ControlEl 17 de abril de 1994, Kidder, Peabody & Co. anunció un cargo de $ 350 millones de dólares contra las ganancias resultantes del descubrimiento de los beneficios de explotación falsas. Ese mismo día, la terminación del empleo de Joseph Jett con la compañía se hizo pública. Al ilustrar la mecánica de la contabilidad de bonos, este caso se describe la estrategia de negociación que condujo a la creación de falsos beneficios. También se discuten los ...Starting at €8.20
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Rogers Cable: First Time Right
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jordan MartensCase IVEY-9B07C017-ELeadership and People ManagementIn the fall of 2002, the directors of process engineering at Rogers Cable had discovered that a significant portion of Rogers Cable's installations and service activities had been followed by repeat visits within the following 30 days. This meant that services were not properly completed the first time. If high numbers of repeat and rework problems continued, customers would readily take their business elsewhere in the highly competitive environm...Starting at €8.20
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Finemaster Projects Ltd. (A)
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B10C001-ELeadership and People ManagementThe assistant site supervisor at Finemaster Projects Ltd. struggled with how to approach his boss for a raise. When hired, he had been told that regular annual reviews were held with employees and that good performance would be rewarded with corresponding pay increases. After one year with the company, the assistant site supervisor found that the owners rarely acted on this policy, leaving it up to staff to approach management about raises, promo...Starting at €8.20
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The Good Night Motel
Richard H. Mimick; David C. Shaw; Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Raymond W. LeducCase IVEY-9B12B014-EAccounting and ControlThe Good Night Motel is considering offering special pricing for a two-day church convention event involving 20 rooms. This requires the owner to perform contribution analysis, sensitivity analysis, and some qualitative analysis.Starting at €8.20
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Arthur Brothers Construction Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-9B12B022-EAccounting and ControlA general contracting company specializing in the construction of single-family homes was known for its exceptional craftsmanship and was, therefore, highly sought after during the busy construction season from late spring to early fall. As a result, clients secured a spot in the company's schedule by paying deposits. This left the company with excess cash during the off-season, which it invested each year in trading investments. The case centres...Starting at €8.20
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Barry's Batting Cages Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B005-EAccounting and ControlIn 2012, the owner of a popular batting cage reveals financial details about her company’s long-lived assets for the purpose of completing the necessary fiscal-year accounting transactions.Starting at €8.20