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- 13 Aug 2018
- News
Under CEO Hubert Joly, Best Buy Moving Forward In The Age Of Amazon
- November 2013 (Revised August 2015)
- Case
Janet Yellen and the Bernanke Fed
By: Matthew Weinzierl and Katrina Flanagan
The unelected Federal Reserve Chairman exerts exceptional influence over the U.S., in fact global, economy. As Janet Yellen prepared to take over the position, she would look back on Chairman Bernanke's tenure during the Great Recession. During that time, Bernanke was...
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Keywords:
Monetary Policy;
Nominal Rigidity And Aggregate Demand/Aggregate Supply;
Phillips Curve;
Taylor Rule;
Central Bank Independence;
Central Banking;
Money;
Policy;
Financial Crisis;
Power and Influence;
Banking Industry;
Public Administration Industry;
United States
Weinzierl, Matthew, and Katrina Flanagan. "Janet Yellen and the Bernanke Fed." Harvard Business School Case 714-030, November 2013. (Revised August 2015.)
- 03 Jun 2015
- Video
Hakeem Belo-Osagie
Hakeem Belo-Osagie, former chairman of Nigeria-based United Bank for Africa, discusses the challenge, in African countries, of managing the government and regulatory agencies, as compared to in the United...
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Naguib Sawiris
Naguib Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom TMT Investments, details the establishment of the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development in 2001 which aims to combat poverty in Egypt through education, job creation and training in fields such as nursing.
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- March 2000 (Revised May 2000)
- Case
Evolution of eCoverage in the Online Insurance Market, The
David Riker, the founder and chairman of eCoverage, an online insurance company, describes the various phases of company development, such as presenting a business plan, gathering a management team, getting the word out, and running the site.
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Keywords:
Business or Company Management;
Internet and the Web;
Business Startups;
Insurance Industry
Hansen, Morten T., and Jeffrey Berger. "Evolution of eCoverage in the Online Insurance Market, The." Harvard Business School Case 400-081, March 2000. (Revised May 2000.)
- 12 Mar 2011
- News
Mortgage deduction under renewed scrutiny
- Video
Mostafa Terrab
Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of Morocco-based OCP Group, describes how the company has made targeted donations to smallholder famers in Africa, particularly in response to the decreased availability of fertilizer resulting from the war in Ukraine.
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- January 2014 (Revised June 2014)
- Case
23andMe: Genetic Testing for Consumers (A)
By: John A. Quelch and Margaret L. Rodriguez
On November 22, 2013, the direct-to-consumer genetic testing provider, 23andMe, received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordering the company to halt the sale and promotion of its genetic testing kit. The FDA stated that the product was...
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Keywords:
Public Health;
Genome Testing;
Health Care;
Ancestry;
23andMe;
Marketing;
Product Launch;
Health;
Health Care and Treatment;
Health Testing and Trials;
Genetics;
Strategy;
Health Industry;
United States
Quelch, John A., and Margaret L. Rodriguez. "23andMe: Genetic Testing for Consumers (A)." Harvard Business School Case 514-086, January 2014. (Revised June 2014.)
- 12 Mar 2020
- Video
Muhammad Alagil
Muhammad Alagil, Chairman of Jarir Investment in Saudi Arabia, discusses how the company has fostered local talent rather than relying on expatriates, and observes the impact of the growing number of...
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- 05 Mar 2017
- News
When people introduced UK Sinha as SBI Chief
- 31 Oct 2019
- Video
Mohamed Jaffer
Mohamed Jaffer, Chairman of MJ Group, which is Kenya’s largest provider of cargo handling services, argues that business is “not safe in a castle if those around you live in shanties,” and points to the...
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- April 2016 (Revised June 2019)
- Case
The Walt Disney Studios
By: Anita Elberse
In December 2015, Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, celebrates the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens—only the latest in a string of big bets that he has overseen. Disney pursues a “tentpole strategy” that revolves around at least eight...
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Keywords:
Entertainment;
Movie Industry;
Film;
Creative Industries;
Product Portfolio Management;
Innovation;
Branding;
Talent;
Blockbuster;
Superstar;
Film Entertainment;
Media;
Strategy;
Talent and Talent Management;
Creativity;
Product Launch;
Brands and Branding;
Product Development;
Marketing;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry;
Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita. "The Walt Disney Studios." Harvard Business School Case 516-105, April 2016. (Revised June 2019.)
- February 2019
- Case
Al Islami Foods: Partnering for Growth
By: Lynda Applegate and Michael Norris
In 2018, Al Islami Foods CEO Marwan Al Garem and Chairman Saleh Saeed Lootah have to decide on a potential investment partner. They hope to find the best match for a strategic investment in their Dubai-based halal foods company from a list of three global food...
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Keywords:
Animal-Based Agribusiness;
Investment;
Partners and Partnerships;
Strategy;
Food;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Ownership Stake;
Business Model;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Dubai
Applegate, Lynda, and Michael Norris. "Al Islami Foods: Partnering for Growth." Harvard Business School Case 819-002, February 2019.
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Mostafa Terrab
Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of Morocco-based OCP Group, explains how investments into R&D led to the establishment of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) – now a leading university that focuses on research and innovation for the African continent.
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- 28 Aug 2020
- Video
Mohamed Jaffer
Mohamed Jaffer, Chairman of MJ Group, which is Kenya’s largest provider of cargo handling services, recalls the long struggle of locally-born Asians to be considered truly local. In 2017 the Kenya government finally recognized Asians as Kenya’s 44th tribe.
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- 30 Sep 2010
- News
Harvard Business School Presents Alumni Achievement Awards
- August 2019 (Revised January 2021)
- Case
The Walt Disney Company: Theme Parks
By: Rory McDonald, Allison Mnookin and Iuliana Mogosanu
As he seeks to place the division he leads on a firm footing for the future, Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, is considering a range of investments designed either to upgrade the guest experience in the company’s existing parks or to expand access...
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McDonald, Rory, Allison Mnookin, and Iuliana Mogosanu. "The Walt Disney Company: Theme Parks." Harvard Business School Case 620-039, August 2019. (Revised January 2021.)
Ray A. Goldberg
A native of North Dakota, Dr. Goldberg received his A.B. from Harvard University in 1948, his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1950 and his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota in 1952.
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- November 2000 (Revised December 2001)
- Case
iSteelAsia (A)
By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Pamela A. Yatsko
The chairman of a Hong Kong-based steel distributor starts an online Asian steel trading portal and contemplates different paths to profitability and growth. Barriers include industrial culture, weakened markets in the spring of 2000, and vulnerability to takeover by...
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Keywords:
Commercialization;
Distribution Channels;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Horizontal Integration;
Transformation;
Corporate Strategy;
Business Strategy;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Steel Industry;
Hong Kong
Kanter, Rosabeth M., and Pamela A. Yatsko. "iSteelAsia (A)." Harvard Business School Case 301-025, November 2000. (Revised December 2001.)