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- March 2013 (Revised May 2014)
- Case
Unilever's New Recipe for Growth
By: Jordan Siegel, Christopher Poliquin and Barbara Zepp Larson
This case looks at Unilever and its ongoing efforts at regional strategy and organizational change in Europe.
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Keywords:
Regional Strategy;
Aggregation;
Organizational Change;
Global Strategy;
Consumer Products Industry;
Europe
Siegel, Jordan, Christopher Poliquin, and Barbara Zepp Larson. "Unilever's New Recipe for Growth." Harvard Business School Case 713-418, March 2013. (Revised May 2014.)
- November 2009 (Revised November 2010)
- Case
SIPEF: Biological Assets at Fair Value under IAS 41
By: Edward J. Riedl
This case examines fair value accounting under lAS 41 for a European-listed agricultural firm. Students identify the firm's core operations, distinguishing the IFRS treatment for three distinct assets: land, agricultural assets that reside on the land, and inventory...
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Keywords:
Business Earnings;
Fair Value Accounting;
Financial Reporting;
International Accounting;
Standards;
Valuation;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Europe
Riedl, Edward J., and Kristin Elaine Meyer. "SIPEF: Biological Assets at Fair Value under IAS 41." Harvard Business School Case 110-026, November 2009. (Revised November 2010.)
- March 2008 (Revised April 2008)
- Supplement
Opening Dot EU (B)
By: Benjamin Edelman
EURid considers possible market mechanisms to allocate initial domain names within the Internet's newly-created "dot EU." European Union regulations and community norms substantially constrain EURid's approach, preventing the use of the most natural economic mechanisms...
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Keywords:
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Internet and the Web;
Resource Allocation;
Auctions;
Information Industry;
Europe
Edelman, Benjamin. "Opening Dot EU (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 908-053, March 2008. (Revised April 2008.)
- July 2006
- Supplement
Citigroup: Euro Zone Bond Trading (C)
By: Lynn S. Paine, Christopher Bruner and Aldo Sesia
- July 2004 (Revised March 2007)
- Case
Sony EyeToy
By: Anita Elberse and Youngme E. Moon
In early 2004, less than a year after its launch, Sony's EyeToy, a unique video gaming concept, had become a tremendous success across Europe. Developed for use with Sony's PlayStation 2 console, the revolutionary technology allowed users standing in front of a small...
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Keywords:
Games, Gaming, and Gambling;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Marketing Strategy;
Product Launch;
Product Development;
Performance Improvement;
Software;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry;
Europe
Elberse, Anita, and Youngme E. Moon. "Sony EyeToy." Harvard Business School Case 505-024, July 2004. (Revised March 2007.)
- January 2002 (Revised July 2002)
- Case
Vialog Corporation
By: Richard G. Hamermesh and Michele Lutz
Traces the origin of Vialog Corp.--from its founding in 1996 through a roll-up of several independent teleconferencing companies in 1997 and its initial public offering (1999) and eventually to a potential merger or acquisition in June 2000. The company has grown...
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Keywords:
History;
Business Exit or Shutdown;
Internet and the Web;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Partners and Partnerships;
Initial Public Offering;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Business Processes;
Information Technology Industry;
Europe
Hamermesh, Richard G., and Michele Lutz. "Vialog Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 802-008, January 2002. (Revised July 2002.)
- April 1995 (Revised May 1995)
- Case
Metsa-Serla: Environmental Labels in the European Forest Products Markets
By: Forest L. Reinhardt and Pat Markovich
Reinhardt, Forest L., and Pat Markovich. "Metsa-Serla: Environmental Labels in the European Forest Products Markets." Harvard Business School Case 795-148, April 1995. (Revised May 1995.)
- August 1997 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Unilever's Butter-Beater: Innovation for Global Diversity
By: Clayton M. Christensen and Jorg Zobel
Unilever, one of the world's largest food product manufacturers, has achieved impressive growth in Europe, primarily by acquiring local food companies. Initially Unilever allowed each acquired company to manage its own product development in a way that was tailored to...
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Keywords:
Growth Management;
Brands and Branding;
Product Development;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Local Range;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Marketing Strategy;
Multinational Firms and Management;
Innovation and Management;
Food;
Conflict Management;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Manufacturing Industry;
Europe
Christensen, Clayton M., and Jorg Zobel. "Unilever's Butter-Beater: Innovation for Global Diversity." Harvard Business School Case 698-017, August 1997. (Revised March 1998.)
- July 1993 (Revised November 1993)
- Case
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Marketing Strategy for the Debut Bond Offering
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the first supranational financial institution of the post-Cold War era, is planning its debut in the international capital markets through a bond issuance of $500 million. The bank must determine its marketing...
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Rayport, Jeffrey F. "European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Marketing Strategy for the Debut Bond Offering." Harvard Business School Case 594-005, July 1993. (Revised November 1993.)
- December 1992
- Case
Ahold and AMS: The 1993 Restructuring of AMS and the 1992 AMS Coca-Cola Euro-Promotion
By: Ray A. Goldberg
Goldberg, Ray A. "Ahold and AMS: The 1993 Restructuring of AMS and the 1992 AMS Coca-Cola Euro-Promotion." Harvard Business School Case 593-067, December 1992.
- August 1997
- Case
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 1997, The
By: Hugo Uyterhoeven, Michael Y. Yoshino and Carin-Isabel Knoop
Uyterhoeven, Hugo, Michael Y. Yoshino, and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 1997, The." Harvard Business School Case 398-032, August 1997.
- November 1994 (Revised May 1996)
- Case
Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower-- Taking Charge
By: Ashish Nanda
In 1987, Dennis Hightower, was recruited from outside for a newly created position as head of Disney Consumer Products European operations. Hightower has to win initial acceptance of entrenched country managers, integrate the company's diverse subsidiaries closer...
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Keywords:
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Leadership;
Change Management;
Corporate Strategy;
Personal Development and Career;
Consumer Products Industry;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry;
Europe
Nanda, Ashish. "Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower-- Taking Charge." Harvard Business School Case 395-055, November 1994. (Revised May 1996.)
- November 1984 (Revised March 1985)
- Case
Restructuring European Petrochemicals: Industry Groups and the European Commission
By: Francis Aguilar, Joseph L. Bower and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres
Keywords:
Restructuring;
Corporate Strategy;
Business and Government Relations;
Energy Industry;
Chemical Industry;
Europe
Aguilar, Francis, Joseph L. Bower, and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres. "Restructuring European Petrochemicals: Industry Groups and the European Commission." Harvard Business School Case 385-210, November 1984. (Revised March 1985.)
- November 1984 (Revised March 1985)
- Case
Restructuring European Petrochemicals: British Petroleum, P.L.C.
By: Francis Aguilar, Joseph L. Bower and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres
Aguilar, Francis, Joseph L. Bower, and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres. "Restructuring European Petrochemicals: British Petroleum, P.L.C." Harvard Business School Case 385-204, November 1984. (Revised March 1985.)
- November 1984 (Revised March 1985)
- Case
Restructuring European Petrochemicals: Hoechst A.G.
By: Francis Aguilar, Joseph L. Bower and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres
Aguilar, Francis, Joseph L. Bower, and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres. "Restructuring European Petrochemicals: Hoechst A.G." Harvard Business School Case 385-202, November 1984. (Revised March 1985.)
- November 1984 (Revised March 1985)
- Case
Restructuring European Petrochemicals: BASF A.G.
By: Francis Aguilar, Joseph L. Bower and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres
Aguilar, Francis, Joseph L. Bower, and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres. "Restructuring European Petrochemicals: BASF A.G." Harvard Business School Case 385-201, November 1984. (Revised March 1985.)
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Tuce Zengin Van den Eynde
Both Tuce Zengin Van den Eynde and her husband, Alain, had completed master’s degrees, and both had considerable experience in corporate finance. But Alain was eager to go the United States to get an MBA. And in what might be considered a foreshadowing of the...
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Samuel Racana
Why did you choose this path at this point in time? I grew up in a very international home and I learned early on that I wanted to explore a career outside Sweden. After a few years in Latin America, working with initiatives to improve financial inclusion for informal...
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