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    • 16 Jul 2014
    • HBS Case

    Marketing Obamacare

    by Michael Blanding

    HBS Professor John Quelch contends that the success of the Affordable Care Act depends more on marketing than it does on policy. And in Connecticut, he's got just the state to prove it. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 23 Apr 2014
    • HBS Case

    Are Electronic Cigarettes a Public Good or Health Hazard?

    by Michael Blanding

    A new case study by John Quelch charts the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes and how tobacco companies and regulators are responding. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 03 Mar 2014
    • HBS Case

    Decommoditizing the Canned Tomato

    by Maggie Starvish

    Most commodity producers look to cut costs aggressively. So why is Mutti S.p.a, an Italian producer of tomato products, paying farmers more than competitors? Mary Shelman discusses her case study. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 10 Feb 2014
    • HBS Case

    Stressing Safety in South Africa’s Platinum Mines

    by Carmen Nobel

    Gautam Mukunda discusses why and how he teaches a case study about Cynthia Carroll, the first woman and non-South African to serve as chief executive of mining giant Anglo American. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 30 Dec 2013
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: What Warren Buffett Saw in Newspapers

    by Deborah Blagg

    When Warren Buffett made a bid for troubled Media General's newspapers, analysts wondered whether the legendary investor had lost his fastball. Hardly, as Benjamin Esty's case reveals. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 18 Dec 2013
    • HBS Case

    Lessons from the Lance Armstrong Cheating Scandal

    by Michael Blanding

    Clayton S. Rose's recent case study looks at the behavior of teammates who were swept up in Lance Armstrong's cheating scandal. When do followers need to break away from their leader? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 16 Dec 2013
    • HBS Case

    D’O: Making a Michelin-Starred Restaurant Affordable

    by Carmen Nobel & Joanie Tobin

    Under the leadership of Chef Davide Oldani, the Italian restaurant D'O balances Michelin-star-level quality with affordable prices. In the following story and video, Professor Gary Pisano explains how Oldani does it. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 18 Mar 2013
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: LEGO

    by Maggie Starvish

    LEGO toys have captivated children and their parents for 80 years. But managing the enterprise has not always been fun and games. Professor Stefan H. Thomke explains the lessons behind a new case on the company. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 03 Dec 2012
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Against the Grain

    by Martha Lagace

    Dealing with pervasive, institutionalized corruption is tough but not impossible. A new case study on Tanzania joins a series of cases in professor Karthik Ramanna's research that explore the deep-seated problems of corruption as well as multiple entrepreneurial paths to combat it. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Nov 2012
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson--Managing Manchester United

    by Sean Silverthorne

    For almost three decades, Sir Alex Ferguson has developed the Manchester United soccer club into one of the most recognized sports brands in the world. Professor Anita Elberse discusses the keys to Sir Alex's long-time success. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 10 Sep 2012
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Branding Yoga

    by Kim Girard

    As yoga's popularity has grown into a $6 billion business, a cast of successful entrepreneurs has emerged with their own styles of the ancient practice. Yet yoga's rise underscores a larger question for Professor Rohit Deshpandé: Is everything brandable? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 13 Jun 2012
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: A Startup Takes On the Credit Ratings Giants

    by Maggie Starvish

    Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's dominated the credit ratings industry for decades. Could the recession weaken their hold? Professor Bo Becker discusses his case on super startup Kroll. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 19 Mar 2012
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Overcoming the Stress of ‘Englishnization’

    by Kim Girard

    CEOs of global companies increasingly mandate that their employees learn English. The problem: these workers can experience a loss of status and believe they aren't as effective in their learned language, says Assistant Professor Tsedal Neeley. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Dec 2011
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Clocky, the Runaway Alarm Clock

    by Carmen Nobel

    There had not been an innovative breakthrough in alarm clock design since the snooze button until entrepreneur Gauri Nanda created Clocky. Her runaway hit has been the inspiration for several cases written by Professor Elie Ofek. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 10 Nov 2011
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Making Lincoln Center Cool Again

    by Kim Girard

    When Reynold Levy took over as president of New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, he faced challenges ranging from crumbling buildings to an aging customer base. How could the venerable institution get its high notes back? Key concepts include: The case teaches about budgets in tight fiscal times, managing challenging groups of constituents and board members, using technology wisely, and planning for a future in the digital world. It also shows that there are alternative paths for a CEO to take—and that a strong organizational leader can make up for many organizational shortcomings. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 26 Sep 2011
    • HBS Case

    HBS Cases: Lady Gaga

    by Carmen Nobel

    What goes into creating the world's largest pop star? Before her fame hit, Lady Gaga's manager faced decisions that could have derailed the performer's career. A new case by Associate Professor Anita Elberse examines the strategic marketing choices that instead created a global brand. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Jun 2011
    • HBS Case

    KFC’s Explosive Growth in China

    by Maggie Starvish

    In China, Yum! Brands is opening a KFC store every day. But this is not the KFC you know in America. A recent case study written by professor David Bell and Agribusiness Program director Mary Shelman reveals how the chicken giant adapted its famous fast-food formula for the local market. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 13 Jun 2011
    • HBS Case

    Mobile Banking for the Unbanked

    by Carmen Nobel

    A billion people in developing countries have no need for a savings account–but they do need a financial service that banks compete to provide. The new HBS case Mobile Banking for the Unbanked, written by professor Kash Rangan, is a lesson in understanding the real need of customers. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 25 May 2011
    • HBS Case

    QuikTrip’s Investment in Retail Employees Pays Off

    by Julia Hanna

    Instead of treating low-paid staffers as commodities, a new breed of retailers such as QuikTrip assigns them more responsibility and invests in their development, says professor Zeynep Ton. The result? Happy customers and even happier employees. Key concepts include: Unusual for a retailer, QuikTrip offers its operational employees above-average wages, job security, and significant benefits. By using operational efficiencies and standardization, QuikTrip reduces complexity to create higher employee productivity and fewer errors. By investing in employees and giving them more responsibility, QuikTrip enjoys a competitive advantage in service and benefits from continuous process improvement. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Apr 2011
    • HBS Case

    Reinventing the National Geographic Society

    by Sean Silverthorne

    How do you transform a 123-year-old cultural icon and prepare it for the digital world? Slowly, as a new case on the "National Geographic Society" by David Garvin demonstrates. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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