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- January 2008
- Background Note
Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs)
By: Joshua Coval and Erik Stafford
This lesson integrated Merton's (1974) contingent claims model of debt and equity claims with the CAPM, which allows us to examine the risks and pricing of credit portfolios and the derivative claims issued against them. In particular, this model is used to make...
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Keywords:
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Borrowing and Debt;
Credit Derivatives and Swaps;
Investment Portfolio;
Risk Management
Coval, Joshua, and Erik Stafford. "Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs)." Harvard Business School Background Note 208-113, January 2008.
- Web
Overview - Doctoral
Overview New Ideas for a Changing World PhD Programs Accounting & Management Business Economics (Includes Finance) Health Policy (Management) Management Marketing Organizational Behavior Strategy Technology & Operations Management At...
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- November 2018
- Case
The Bundesliga in the U.S.
By: Stephen A. Greyser, Sascha L. Schmidt and Florian Holzmayer
The Bundesliga, Germany’s premier football (soccer) league, is assessing its global broadcast and marketing strategy, with special focus on the very lucrative but highly competitive U.S. market. Its CEO Christian Seifert believed that a strong international position...
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Keywords:
Media;
Sports;
Global Strategy;
Marketing Strategy;
Competitive Strategy;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
United States
Greyser, Stephen A., Sascha L. Schmidt, and Florian Holzmayer. "The Bundesliga in the U.S." Harvard Business School Case 919-406, November 2018.
- September 1997 (Revised September 1997)
- Case
Koc Holding: Arcelik White Goods
By: John A. Quelch
Management is considering its options for future international expansion. Koc is the dominant supplier of white goods (kitchen appliances) in Turkey and has been increasing its export efforts. As lower import tariffs invite foreign competitors to enter Turkey, Koc must...
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Keywords:
Expansion;
Multinational Firms and Management;
Emerging Markets;
Consumer Products Industry;
Distribution Industry;
Turkey
Quelch, John A., and Robin Root. "Koc Holding: Arcelik White Goods." Harvard Business School Case 598-033, September 1997. (Revised September 1997.)
- 31 Mar 2015
- News
Get More from Your Event Spending
- July 2002 (Revised August 2002)
- Case
Nomura Securities, 2002
By: Tarun Khanna and David Lane
In 2002, Nomura, though long the market leader in Japan, lacked global presence and was beset at home by strengthened local competitors, Wall Street firms that were taking the best deals, outdated systems, controls, and staff skills. Was Nomura still a player to fear?...
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Khanna, Tarun, and David Lane. "Nomura Securities, 2002." Harvard Business School Case 703-402, July 2002. (Revised August 2002.)
- January 1986 (Revised August 1994)
- Case
Citicorp--1985
Citicorp seeks to raise medium- or long-term funding and is considering floating rate versus fixed rate and domestic versus Eurodollar bonds. Case focuses on advantages/disadvantages of these different markets and discusses many of the innovative Floating Rate Notes...
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Mason, Scott P. "Citicorp--1985." Harvard Business School Case 286-053, January 1986. (Revised August 1994.)
- August 1973 (Revised September 1986)
- Case
DAAG Europe (A)
By: Francis Aguilar
Company must decide whether to raise prices and tighten consumer credit in light of its strategy to rationalize production, introduce a new line of model elevators and increase its market share. Points up the interrelationships of the different functional areas within...
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Keywords:
Change;
Credit;
Price;
Policy;
Business or Company Management;
Marketing Strategy;
Product Launch;
Business Strategy;
Industrial Products Industry;
Europe
Aguilar, Francis. "DAAG Europe (A)." Harvard Business School Case 374-037, August 1973. (Revised September 1986.)
- Teaching Interest
Executive Education: Finance for Senior Executives
By: Malcolm P. Baker
Finance for Senior Executives provides the frameworks to strategically use financial resources and position your company for future success. By examining corporate finance from both internal and external perspectives, this HBS Executive Education
- February 1997 (Revised July 2004)
- Case
Walden Woods
By: William J. Poorvu and Arthur I Segel
In 1984, Mortimer Zuckerman and Ed Linde, through their firm, Boston Properties (BP), acquired land in Concord, MA to build a 147,000-square-foot, first-class suburban office building. BP proceeded to go through the permitting and approval process with the town and was...
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Keywords:
Risk and Uncertainty;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Entrepreneurship;
Property;
Environmental Sustainability;
Conflict and Resolution;
Real Estate Industry;
Massachusetts
Poorvu, William J., and Arthur I Segel. "Walden Woods." Harvard Business School Case 897-070, February 1997. (Revised July 2004.)
- April 1983
- Supplement
Dansk Designs Ltd.: The Administration of Creativity, Video II
By: Hugo Uyterhoeven
Presents two divergent views on the administration of creativity. Jens Quistgaard, designer, discusses his feelings about Dansk's policy direction as it affects design creativity. Then Ted Nierenberg, president, discusses his type of management and some of the problems...
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Keywords:
Management;
Brands and Branding;
Problems and Challenges;
Creativity;
Balance and Stability
Uyterhoeven, Hugo. "Dansk Designs Ltd.: The Administration of Creativity, Video II." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 883-516, April 1983.
- 9 AM – 10 AM EST, 09 Jan 2019
- HBS Online
HBS Online Economics for Managers
Gain the knowledge and skills to craft successful business strategy, whether you are an aspiring marketing professional, strategy consultant, or entrepreneur, preparing for an MBA, or just looking to contribute more to business decision making. Program Dates: January...
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- 27 Feb 2024
- Research & Ideas
Why Companies Should Share Their DEI Data (Even When It’s Unflattering)
pandemic’s uneven demands on labor markets and supply chains. The study notes that Amazon’s 2020 EEO-1 suggested that three in five workers hired to cover the pandemic surge in sales were people of color,...
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by Shalene Gupta
- May 2020 (Revised July 2022)
- Case
Brand Storytelling at Shinola
By: Jill Avery, Giana M. Eckhardt and Michael B. Beverland
Detroit, Michigan, aka “The Motor City,” is most known as the birthplace of most of the American classic automotive brands. It is a city filled with the rich history of the industrial age, the pride of American manufacturing, and of the soulful sounds of Motown music....
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Keywords:
Marketing;
Brands and Branding;
Marketing Communications;
Advertising;
Luxury;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
Detroit;
United States;
North America
Avery, Jill, Giana M. Eckhardt, and Michael B. Beverland. "Brand Storytelling at Shinola." Harvard Business School Case 520-102, May 2020. (Revised July 2022.)
- 01 Jun 2011
- News
Want Creative Workers? Loosen the Reins, Boss
- May 2011 (Revised March 2012)
- Case
Nanda Home: Preparing for Life after Clocky
By: Elie Ofek and Jill Avery
Gauri Nanda, the inventor of Clocky, the alarm clock that rolls off the bed stand and forces its owner to find it, has to make critical decisions regarding the future of her nascent company. As sales of Clocky show signs of declining, she must decide whether to...
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Ofek, Elie, and Jill Avery. "Nanda Home: Preparing for Life after Clocky." Harvard Business School Case 511-134, May 2011. (Revised March 2012.)
- December 2011 (Revised June 2013)
- Case
Bananas (A)
As owner and CEO, Wim Van der Borght had grown Bananas in 8 years from a 4.5 million euro company into a 40 million euro group of companies with a range of field marketing activities in Belgium and the Netherlands. The core of the group consisted of two companies —...
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Keywords:
Sustainable Competitive Advantage;
Growth Strategy;
Strategic Analysis;
PVA;
Culture As Commitment;
Competitive Advantage;
Organizational Culture;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Competitive Strategy;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Strategy;
Corporate Strategy;
Belgium
Van den Steen, Eric. "Bananas (A)." Harvard Business School Case 712-451, December 2011. (Revised June 2013.)
- August 2005 (Revised August 2006)
- Case
PalmSource 2005
By: David B. Yoffie and Barbara Mack
PalmSource is facing stiff competition from handheld, wireless handheld, and smart phone vendors in 2005. In addition, changes in leadership and corporate structure have altered its relationship with its leading customer--PalmOne. Although Palm renews its license with...
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Keywords:
Competition;
Innovation Strategy;
Alliances;
Software;
Market Participation;
Wireless Technology;
Trends;
Working Conditions;
Change Management;
Information Technology Industry;
United States
Yoffie, David B., and Barbara Mack. "PalmSource 2005." Harvard Business School Case 706-420, August 2005. (Revised August 2006.)
- May 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Vermeer Technologies (B): Realizing the Dream
By: Ashish Nanda
The Vermeer team works day and night to develop its software offering, unforeseen difficulties and internal tensions notwithstanding. In less than a year, the product is ready. The Vermeer team waits anxiously for the market to pronounce its verdict.
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Keywords:
Internet and the Web;
Applications and Software;
Business Startups;
Product Development;
Information Technology Industry
Nanda, Ashish, and Georgia Levenson. "Vermeer Technologies (B): Realizing the Dream." Harvard Business School Case 397-080, May 1997. (Revised July 1997.)