DARDEN CONSULTING CASE BOOK 2012-2013 EDITION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Consulting Case Interview 1. Structure of the Case Interview 2. Frameworks 3. The Math 2. Company Overviews & Interview Processes 3. Practice Cases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bike DVD Rental Service in NYC Dry Wall Competitive Threat Organ Donation Case Central Power Chemicals‚ Inc. Hospital Profitability Contact Lens Manufacturer Growth TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. E-commerce
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY SPRING 2010 Office Phone Email Chiung-Hui Tseng 61411A (Institute of International Business) (06) 275-7575 ext.53512 ctseng@mail.ncku.edu.tw Texts Ireland‚ R.D.‚ Hoskisson‚ R.E.‚ and Hitt‚ M.A. (2009) The Management of Strategy: Concepts and Cases‚ 8th Edition‚ South-Western Press. Course Objectives In the past a few decades‚ the trend of globalization has rendered the world economies more interdependent. All businesses today (both international
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Skype‚ a global opportunity Table of contents Introduction 2 I. Skype Business strategy 3 a. Freemium Business model specificity 3 i. Model based on a free core service 3 ii. Skype’s performs with the individual segment‚ but drive revenues with the Corporate one. 5 iii. Competitors 7 iv. « URL stands for Ubiquity first‚ Revenues after » 8 b. Skype’s Development Strategy based on Partnerships 10 v. Skype facilitates partnerships 10 vi. Skype’s
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its place in the US market. Its rivals never stop reacting that’s when Modelo’s facing tough times. This report provides analysis‚ evaluation‚ and recommendation for Modelo. Industry competitive environment It is currently at the multi-country level since there are still a lot of untapped markets around the world especially in Asia and Africa‚ hence‚ possibility in market growth which will lead to global competitions. The key players are consolidating their businesses to help achieve global stand
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1. Business strategy analysis Strategy analysis enables the analyst to understand the underlying economics of the firm and the industry in which the firm competes. Involves 3 key steps: 1. Industry analysis What economic factors drive the industry choice? Impact on profitability? 2. Competitive strategy How has the company positioned itself in the industry? 3. Corporate strategy Can the company create value across the range of its business? (Ability to exploit synergies‚ minimisation
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Group 5‚ Section 21 e-Business Strategy The emergence of e-business is radically changing almost all industries ranging from retail to media. An e-business process accomplishes a given business task by using digital technologies‚ often based on the Internet. This can be any business tasking such as procurement‚ sales‚ HR‚ or other admin tasks. An e-business is a company where a significant part of its business is based on the use of e-business processes. e-Business strategy‚ therefore‚ is any particular
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analysis to Mulberry: 11 Task 3 13 3.1 Analyse Possible Alternative Strategies Relating to Substantive Growth‚ Limited. Growth or Retrenchment for Mulberry: 13 3.2 Select an appropriate future strategy for Mulberry Company: 15 Task 4 17 4.1 Compare the roles and responsibilities for strategy implementation in Mulberry: 17 4.2 Evaluating resource requirements to implement a new strategy in Mulberry Company: 18 Introduction: Business (or Strategic) administration is the symbolization‚ science‚ and specialty
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(IFE) Matrix …………………………… 15 5. The Internal-External (IE) Matrix ………….………………… 16 6. Strategic Choices – Corporate Strategies …..…………….. 17 7. Generic Business Strategy ……………………….……………… 18 8. Space Matrix …….……………………………………………… 19~20 9. Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) 1. Business Strategy ……………………………………………………… 21 2. Corporate Strategy ……………………………………………………… 22 10. Conclusion and Recommendation ......………………..…… 23~25 1. Introduction
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genius behind this phenomenon‚ continues to build his empire throughout the continents of the world by his vision and bold business strategies. Spanning his wing around the world globally‚ Ikea is set to make its mark in history. 2. Background Note Company vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by integrating sustainability in all business strategies. Today Ikea encapsulates all the key beliefs and vision of its founder‚ which includes: a. Democratisation of consumption
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Business strategy Review Tutorials Strategy Formulation: Mintzberg’s View vs Ansloff’s View Porters 5-forces Competition & Business Strategy in historical perspective – Ghemwat Acquisitions – Dryer Lectures Business Level strategy Corporate Level strategy Ethics & sustainability Strategy implementation Tutorials Strategy formulation Mintzberg’s View vs Ansloff’s View Mintzberg’s The Design School (1990) One of ten schools of thought from Mintzberg The design school sees
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