[pic] LEADERSHIP AT AIG: DOES STYLE MATTER? Case Overview This case deals with executive leadership styles. In particular‚ this case deals with American International Group‚ the world’s insurance company‚ and its CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg. Greenberg‚ an autocratic leader‚ was recently deposed by his board of directors after problems emerged regarding possible earning manipulation. It describes his leadership style‚ reasons his two sons (former employees) left the company‚ and Martin
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Executive Summary Purinex is a drug discovery and development company based in Syracuse‚ New York. The company sought to commercialize therapeutic compounds based on Purine‚ which is useful in numerous biochemical processes and its intellectual portfolio of Purinex consists of more than 35 patents‚ pending and issued in the purine field. The company has a headcount of 14 and maintains a chemistry laboratory a few miles from its main office. The company’s target is to develop products that act
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Credit rating agencies take a wide range of factors – debt raising purpose‚ industry outlook‚ corporate profile and financial measures into account when performing corporate bond rating service. Debt is raised to repurchase shares rather than the normal case of capturing expansion opportunities to strengthen cash flow. This is not going to be regarded favorable to debt holders since the debt coverage ability in terms of cash or collateral is not strengthened. UST is characterized positively by commanding
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Long Live Southern Stereotypes Ever since Scarlett O’Hara struggled to find love and Andy Taylor was elected Mayberry’s Sheriff‚ filmmakers and television producers have yet to lose any fondness for stereotyping the southern culture. There are many who despise any form of labeling or stereotyping within the media‚ fearing false characterizations or inaccurate portrayals of southern customs‚ traditions‚ and people. Exposure to southern stereotypes through media is an appealing element in the American
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ABRAMS COMAPANY CASE 5-4 ABRAMS COMPANY Que. 1: Evaluate each of the concerns expressed by top management‚ and if necessary‚ make recommendation appropriate to the circumtences described in the case The Abrams case is about using profitability measures to evaluate profit centers. The case also reflects a long academic debate in the US-literature about ROI problems. In EU companies it is more common to evaluate PCs with Income measures like RI and EVA. This case covers the tree main problems
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When mentioning southern expansion in the years prior to the American Civil War‚ what places come to mind? While most people think of the west as the closest and quickest place the southern states could have expanded the institution of slavery‚ one does not typically consider Cuba as a likely location. The island of Cuba served as a valid choice for many southern expansionists in the name of slavery‚ not only because its land was well suited and had been exposed to slavery‚ but also it was believed
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Summary This case explores the possibility of a brand extension for Revital‚ the bestselling vitamin and mineral supplement and number-one nutraceutical brand in India and a top Ranbaxy Global Consumer Healthcare product. The case examines Revital’s shift from a prescription product to a popular over-the-counter (OTC) brand and explores Ranbaxy’s strategies to position Revital as the brand with the highest recall. It assesses Revital’s competitors in India’s booming nutraceutical market in a scenario
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Why did Chinese farmers move from northern to southern China during the Tang and Song dynasties? Attacks and wars by tribes drove many farmers to move south. How did the raising of rice change over time and how did it influence China? New types of rice were brought to China and it matured in two months instead of five which allowed the farmers to grow surplus amounts of rice. What was the importance of the Grand Canal? The farmers were able to ship their rice across the Grand Canal and busy boat
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average client who receives treatment or intervention improves more than two-thirds of people who do not receive counselling (Landman & Dawes‚ 1982). This has supported the general efficacy of counselling interventions. Despite reviews of outcome studies negate claims of superiority for any one approach (Wampold‚ Mondin‚ Moody‚ Stich‚ Benson & Ahn‚ 1997)‚ evidences have shown the superiority of particular counselling approach with some problems or clients (e.g.‚ Beutler & Harwood‚ 2000; Paul & Menditto
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ASSIGNMENT 2: PRADA Refer to the HBS case "Prada: To IPO or Not to IPO" and answer the questions below. Note: Complete the related textbook chapters (RWJJ Chapters 14‚ 15 & 19) before attempting this case. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM SAID TO BE FACING PRADA? Prada got some financial trouble. First‚ Prada failed for several times to IPO due to various reasons like SARS‚ financial crisis‚ etc. Second‚ because of the long-term debt maturing in one year‚ Prada needed to raise more than 1 billion euros
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