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- May 1982
- Case
South Korea--1982
By: David B. Yoffie
Keywords:
South Korea
Yoffie, David B. "South Korea--1982." Harvard Business School Case 382-171, May 1982.
- June 2017
- Teaching Note
Succession Planning at Samsung: The Merger Formula of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T
By: Gwen Yu
A merger deal of two Samsung group companies becomes a center of a corruption scandal. The merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T was seen as a crucial step to transfer power to Lee Jae Yong, the heir of Samsung group. The deal was criticized to purposefully...
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- 6 Dec 2011
- Other Presentation
The Role of Business in Society: Creating Shared Value
This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter's books and articles, in particular, Competitive Strategy (The Free Press, 1980); Competitive Advantage (The Free Press, 1985); "What is Strategy?" (Harvard Business Review, Nov/Dec 1996); and On Competition...
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Porter, Michael E. "The Role of Business in Society: Creating Shared Value." Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Seoul, South Korea, December 6, 2011.
- 2009
- Working Paper
Do Friends Influence Purchases in a Social Network?
By: Raghuram Iyengar, Sangman Han and Sunil Gupta
Social networks, such as Facebook and Myspace have witnessed a rapid growth in their membership. Some of these businesses have tried an advertising-based model with very limited success. However, these businesses have not fully explored the power of their members to... View Details
Keywords:
Marketing;
Network Effects;
Sales;
Power and Influence;
Social and Collaborative Networks;
Web Sites;
South Korea
Iyengar, Raghuram, Sangman Han, and Sunil Gupta. "Do Friends Influence Purchases in a Social Network?" Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 09-123, April 2009.
- April 2007 (Revised June 2008)
- Background Note
AmorePacific
By: Elie Ofek and Kerry Herman
Describes the dominant firm in the Korean cosmetics market up to the mid-2000s. Gives background on AmorePacific's historical evolution, its current brands, and the competition it faces from local and international players. Also provides information on the market...
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Keywords:
History;
Competition;
Distribution Channels;
Brands and Branding;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
South Korea
Ofek, Elie, and Kerry Herman. "AmorePacific." Harvard Business School Background Note 507-070, April 2007. (Revised June 2008.)
- January 2005 (Revised December 2005)
- Case
KAMCO and the Cross-Border Securitization of Korean Non-Performing Loans
Covers the first international nonperforming loan securitization done in Korea. The CEO of KAMCO is trying to dispose of a portfolio of nonperforming commercial loans that the organization acquired from a number of banks. A group of investment bankers have proposed...
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Keywords:
Debt Securities;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Capital Markets;
Financing and Loans;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Financial Services Industry;
South Korea
Chacko, George C., Jacob Hook, Vincent Dessain, and Anders Sjoman. "KAMCO and the Cross-Border Securitization of Korean Non-Performing Loans." Harvard Business School Case 205-037, January 2005. (Revised December 2005.)
- 30 May 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, May 30
Systems Approach in Venezuela: Laying the Foundation for Shared Value in a Time of Crisis No abstract available. Purchase this case:https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/917409-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 617-014 Korea...
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Keywords:
Sean Silverthorne
- Student-Profile
Byungyeon Kim
explains. Interested in the ways that value is created through delivering enhanced communications and user experience, Byungyeon researched master’s programs in marketing, ultimately enrolling at Korea University Business School. During...
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- July 2022
- Case
Metaverse Seoul
By: Mitchell Weiss and Samantha Markowitz
In May 2022, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) launched the pilot of Metaverse Seoul, a government-run metaverse. SMG had delivered a virtual version of Seoul’s mayor’s office. The team aimed to gain insights as they worked towards building a broad, immersive,...
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Keywords:
Metaverse;
Entrepreneurship;
Innovation and Invention;
Digital Platforms;
Internet and the Web;
Government Administration;
Public Administration Industry;
South Korea;
Asia
Weiss, Mitchell, and Samantha Markowitz. "Metaverse Seoul." Harvard Business School Case 823-009, July 2022.
- March 2012 (Revised April 2012)
- Case
The Korean Model of Shared Growth, 1960-1990
By: Aldo Musacchio, Rafael Di Tella and Jonathan Schlefer
Musacchio, Aldo, Rafael Di Tella, and Jonathan Schlefer. "The Korean Model of Shared Growth, 1960-1990." Harvard Business School Case 712-052, March 2012. (Revised April 2012.)
- August 2009
- Case
SK Telecom: Pursuing Happiness through Corporate Social Responsibility
By: Christopher Marquis, Kwang Y. Ryu, Philip H. Mirvis and Bobbi Thomason
Since 2006, SK Telecom has worked to develop strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that are aligned with its business operations and corporate mission. The case tracks the original assessment process the company went through and successive...
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Keywords:
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Organizational Design;
Organizational Structure;
Corporate Strategy;
Telecommunications Industry;
South Korea
Marquis, Christopher, Kwang Y. Ryu, Philip H. Mirvis, and Bobbi Thomason. "SK Telecom: Pursuing Happiness through Corporate Social Responsibility." Harvard Business School Case 410-042, August 2009.
- August 1994 (Revised July 1995)
- Case
Astra Sports, Inc. (A)
By: John A. Quelch
Astra executives meet to discuss how to counteract the appearance of Korean-made counterfeit athletic shoes in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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Keywords:
Brands and Branding;
Strategy;
Crime and Corruption;
Manufacturing Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Sports Industry;
North Korea;
Latin America;
South Korea;
Asia;
Europe
Quelch, John A. "Astra Sports, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 595-007, August 1994. (Revised July 1995.)
- Web
The International Experience at HBS - MBA
Blog Blog MBA Voices Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author Career and Professional Development Staff Author HBS Community Author HBS Faculty Author MBA Admissions Author MBA Students Topics Topics 1st Year (RC) 2+2 Program 2nd Year...
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- 01 Jan 2008
- News
Meg Whitman, MBA 1979
relevant in Korea as it is in Germany or Argentina,” says Whitman, noting that eBay is now in 39 markets around the world. Whitman built the brand by listening and responding to customers and through smart acquisitions, expanding into...
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- 01 Apr 2001
- News
Edwin Yu: Bidding on the Future
The conventional wisdom is that Asian businesspeople tend to avoid confrontation and take only calculated risks. Edwin Yu is clearly breaking that mold. Last April he came out on top in the first boardroom proxy fight in South Korean history, winning control of...
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- 18 Sep 2007
- Research & Ideas
How Brand China Can Succeed
China's government given serious attention to the country's international image. Second, China must move towards an economy based on invention rather than imitation. Japan and Korea have made the transition. Brands like Sony and Samsung...
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by John Quelch
- 01 May 2012
- First Look
First Look: May 1
Materials The Korean Model of Shared Growth, 1960-1990 Aldo Musacchio, Rafael Di Tella, and Jonathan SchleferHarvard Business School Case 712-052 This case narrates the development of the Republic of Korea from 1960 to 1990. The case...
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Keywords:
Carmen Nobel
- January 2006 (Revised August 2008)
- Case
Vivaldi Food Concepts--The Start-up of an Asian Venture (A)
Joel Silverstein needs to raise an additional $1.5 million from private investors to round out the equity financing for his new Quick Service Restaurant venture in China, Korea, and Japan. How should he pitch the opportunity? What should be the terms?
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Keywords:
Venture Capital;
Private Equity;
Business Startups;
Retail Industry;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Japan;
China;
South Korea
Isenberg, Daniel J. "Vivaldi Food Concepts--The Start-up of an Asian Venture (A)." Harvard Business School Case 806-118, January 2006. (Revised August 2008.)
- Student-Profile
Do Yoon Kim
I was born in Seoul, South Korea and spent most of my life there. For my undergraduate degree, I went to Northwestern and majored in Math, Economics, and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS). Since my sophomore year at...
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- October 1997 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Daewoo's Globalization: Uz-Daewoo Auto Project
By: John A. Quelch
The top management at Daewoo is reviewing its close relationship with the Uzbekistan government, focusing especially on the performance of Uz-Daewoo Auto, a strategic alliance to manufacture and market passenger cars.
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Keywords:
Globalized Economies and Regions;
Alliances;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Manufacturing Industry;
Auto Industry;
Uzbekistan;
South Korea
Quelch, John A., and Chanhi Park. "Daewoo's Globalization: Uz-Daewoo Auto Project." Harvard Business School Case 598-065, October 1997. (Revised March 1998.)