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- April 1990 (Revised January 1993)
- Teaching Note
Fiat--1986 (TN)
By: W. Carl Kester
Teaching Note for (9-288-003).
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- April 2023 (Revised May 2024)
- Case
The Venice Biennale
By: Rohit Deshpandé and Elena Corsi
La Biennale of Venice, which organized festivals in different disciplines, pondered how to remain relevant in front of fading boundaries across arts.
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Deshpandé, Rohit, and Elena Corsi. "The Venice Biennale." Harvard Business School Case 523-097, April 2023. (Revised May 2024.)
- November 2021 (Revised December 2021)
- Supplement
PittaRosso (B): Human and Machine Learning
By: Ayelet Israeli
This case supplements the "PittaRosso: Artificial Intelligence-Driven Pricing and Promotion" case, and provides major highlights on what happened at the company since the first case.
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Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence;
Pricing;
Pricing Algorithm;
Pricing Decisions;
Pricing Strategy;
Pricing Structure;
Promotion;
Promotions;
Online Marketing;
Data-driven Decision-making;
Data-driven Management;
Retail;
Retail Analytics;
Price;
Advertising Campaigns;
Analytics and Data Science;
Analysis;
Digital Marketing;
Budgets and Budgeting;
Marketing Strategy;
Marketing;
Transformation;
Decision Making;
AI and Machine Learning;
Retail Industry;
Italy
Israeli, Ayelet. "PittaRosso (B): Human and Machine Learning." Harvard Business School Supplement 522-047, November 2021. (Revised December 2021.)
- March 27, 2020
- Other Article
Lessons from Italy's Response to Coronavirus
By: Gary P. Pisano, Raffaella Sadun and Michele Zanini
Policymakers in many parts of Europe and the United States are struggling to bring the rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic under control. In doing so, they are repeating many of the mistakes made in Italy, where the pandemic turned into a disaster. A major contributing...
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Keywords:
COVID-19;
Health Pandemics;
Crisis Management;
Government and Politics;
Decision Making;
Italy
Pisano, Gary P., Raffaella Sadun, and Michele Zanini. "Lessons from Italy's Response to Coronavirus." HO5ITU. Harvard Business Review (website) (March 27, 2020).
- October 2006 (Revised May 2007)
- Case
Academia Barilla
By: David E. Bell and Mary L. Shelman
Barilla, the world's largest pasta company, has introduced a new high-quality, high-priced product line that features a range of authentic Italian food products sourced from artisan producers. Management believes the line will appeal to consumers seeking healthier...
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Keywords:
Supply Chain;
Plant-Based Agribusiness;
Brands and Branding;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Family Ownership;
Nutrition;
Product Development;
Investment;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Italy
Bell, David E., and Mary L. Shelman. "Academia Barilla." Harvard Business School Case 507-001, October 2006. (Revised May 2007.)
- September 2003 (Revised February 2004)
- Case
Alessi: Evolution of an Italian Design Factory (B)
By: Youngme E. Moon, Vincent Dessain and Anders Sjoman
Since the 1970s, world-renowned architect and designer, Alessandro Mendini, has acted as adviser and counselor to Alessi, the Italian household goods design factory. By discussing Mendini's role as art director, the case introduces the artistic side of Alessi, where...
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Keywords:
Design;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Leadership Style;
Business or Company Management;
Goals and Objectives;
Consumer Products Industry;
Italy
Moon, Youngme E., Vincent Dessain, and Anders Sjoman. "Alessi: Evolution of an Italian Design Factory (B)." Harvard Business School Case 504-019, September 2003. (Revised February 2004.)
- June 2003
- Teaching Note
Abelli and Saviotti at Banca Commerciale Italiana (TN) (A) and (B)
By: Tiziana E. Casciaro and Kathleen L. McGinn
Teaching Note for (9-402-043) and (9-402-044).
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- April 2001
- Supplement
Gucci Group N.V. (B)
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Supplements the (A) case.
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Yoffie, David B., and Mary Kwak. "Gucci Group N.V. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 701-089, April 2001.
- June 1995 (Revised July 2006)
- Supplement
Barilla SpA (C)
Supplements the (A) case.
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Hammond, Janice H. "Barilla SpA (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 695-065, June 1995. (Revised July 2006.)
- December 1997
- Case
Franco Bernabe at ENI (B)
By: Linda A. Hill, Jennifer Suesse and Mara Willard
Supplements the (A) case.
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Keywords:
Leadership Style;
Personal Development and Career;
Management Teams;
Management Style;
Strategic Planning;
Crisis Management;
Privatization;
Italy
Hill, Linda A., Jennifer Suesse, and Mara Willard. "Franco Bernabe at ENI (B)." Harvard Business School Case 498-035, December 1997.
- 01 Oct 2009
- News
Growing a Family Business
Time describes Benetton Group as "a case study in business management." Alessandro Benetton (MBA '91) guides a family business through a generational shift.
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- Profile
Andrew Boudreau
U.S. Soccer Foundation. During a three-month stint in between, Andy explored Italy to learn more about soccer and his family roots. Reflecting on the HBS experience, Andy notes that, “at Hopkins, I got a very technical education, but one...
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- 17 Sep 2019
- Blog Post
What to Expect from your First Week at HBS
I’m originally from Turkey but I spent large portions of my childhood in New York, Greece, and Italy. I returned to Turkey to complete my undergraduate degree and worked in management consulting back home in Istanbul before completing a 4-month externship in View Details
- October 2021 (Revised March 2022)
- Supplement
PittaRosso: Artificial Intelligence-Driven Pricing and Promotion
By: Ayelet Israeli and Fabrizio Fantini
PittaRosso, a traditional Italian shoe retailer, is implementing an AI system to provide pricing and promotion recommendations. The system allows them to implement changes that would affect both the top of funnel and bottom of funnel activities for the company: once...
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Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence;
Pricing;
Pricing Algorithm;
Pricing Decisions;
Pricing Strategy;
Pricing Structure;
Promotion;
Promotions;
Online Marketing;
Data-driven Decision-making;
Data-driven Management;
Retail;
Retail Analytics;
Price;
Advertising Campaigns;
Analytics and Data Science;
Analysis;
Digital Marketing;
Budgets and Budgeting;
Marketing Strategy;
Marketing;
Transformation;
Decision Making;
Retail Industry;
Italy
- December 2018
- Case
CIR Group: Passing Wealth through the Generations
By: Lauren Cohen, Christopher J. Malloy and Elena Corsi
Rodolfo, Marco, and Edoardo De Benedetti had received from their father his controlling shares in COFIDE, a publicly listed holding company that held 45.8% of CIR Group, another publicly listed holding. The latter held majority shares in GEDI, Italy’s largest print...
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Keywords:
Succession Planning;
Transferring Shares;
Wealth Management;
Holding Structures;
Family Ownership;
Ownership Stake;
Management Succession;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Policy;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
Health Industry;
Italy
Cohen, Lauren, Christopher J. Malloy, and Elena Corsi. "CIR Group: Passing Wealth through the Generations." Harvard Business School Case 219-060, December 2018.
- January 1998 (Revised July 2019)
- Case
Cafes Monte Bianco: Building a Profit Plan
By: Robert L. Simons and Antonio Davila
Alert: This case has been revised since its original publication; all amounts have been converted to euros and the dates have been updated to 2020. If you’ve taught with this case in the past, please note that changes may affect teaching plans and classroom use. Using...
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Keywords:
Strategic Planning;
Cash Flow;
Investment Return;
Profit;
Financial Statements;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Italy
Simons, Robert L., and Antonio Davila. "Cafes Monte Bianco: Building a Profit Plan." Harvard Business School Case 198-088, January 1998. (Revised July 2019.)
- June 2005 (Revised June 2006)
- Case
Ducati Corse: The Making of a Grand Prix Motorcycle
By: Francesca Gino and Gary P. Pisano
Examines the product development strategy and processes of the Ducati motorcycle racing team during the 2003-2004 Grand Prix seasons. Invites discussion of appropriate design and development strategies to facilitate learning across product generations. Specifically,...
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Keywords:
Design;
Business Strategy;
Product Marketing;
Knowledge Use and Leverage;
Motorcycle Industry;
Italy
Gino, Francesca, and Gary P. Pisano. "Ducati Corse: The Making of a Grand Prix Motorcycle." Harvard Business School Case 605-090, June 2005. (Revised June 2006.)
- May 2000 (Revised August 2001)
- Case
Telecom Italia Takeover (A)
By: Michael D. Watkins, James K. Sebenius and Ann Leamon
After two months at the helm of Telecom Italia, Franco Bernabe is confronted by a hostile takeover bid from a much smaller rival. He has a few days in which to maneuver. The case describes the background of Italian telecoms and of the bid itself. Also presents the...
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Keywords:
Negotiation Process;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Leadership Style;
Telecommunications Industry;
Italy
Watkins, Michael D., James K. Sebenius, and Ann Leamon. "Telecom Italia Takeover (A)." Harvard Business School Case 800-363, May 2000. (Revised August 2001.)
- June 1995 (Revised July 2006)
- Supplement
Barilla SpA (B)
Supplements the (A) case.
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Keywords:
Production;
Distribution;
Sales;
Demand and Consumers;
Programs;
Food and Beverage Industry;
Italy
Hammond, Janice H. "Barilla SpA (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 695-064, June 1995. (Revised July 2006.)