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Introduction In the case study "Supergroup/South Africa: Contextual Leadership from Turnaround to Strategic Niche" by Caren Scheepers and Michael J. Ward, the focus lies on the leadership challenges faced by Supergroup, a South African logistics company. The company underwent a significant transformation from a state of financial crisis to becoming a market leader. This case ex...

Introduction The case study of Arcano Partners presents a compelling scenario in the world of venture capital and impact investing. In this study, Arcano Partners, a leading financial institution, faces the challenge of scaling its impact investments through a Fund of Funds (FoF) strategy. The central issue revolves around optimizing their approach to maximize social and enviro...

Introduction The case study “Baidu and Google in China's Internet Search Market: Pathways to Globalisation and Localisation” by Chen Wei-Ru and Kuangzhen Wu explores the challenges faced by Baidu and Google in the complex landscape of China's internet search market. Both companies navigated intricate pathways in attempts to globalize while accommodating the unique local demands...

Introduction The case of Seagram and MCA, as discussed by Andrew C. Inkpen, delves into the complexities of global mergers and acquisitions in the entertainment industry. This case study explores the challenges faced by Seagram, a Canadian beverage and entertainment conglomerate, during its acquisition of MCA, a leading American entertainment company. The analysis sheds light o...

Introduction In the case study "Growing Mapletree: Singapore's Real Estate Finance Company (B)" by Gerard George, Adina Wong, and Lipika Bhattacharya, the focus is on Mapletree, a prominent real estate finance company in Singapore. This case delves into the challenges faced by Mapletree as it seeks to expand its operations and navigate the complexities of the real estate market...

Introduction The case of Hewlett-Packard-Compaq: The Merger Decision, authored by Krishna G. Palepu and Jonathan Barnett, delves into the complexities and challenges faced by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Compaq in their pursuit of a merger. This pivotal moment in business history raises questions about strategic decision-making, market positioning, and the integration of two tech g...

Introduction The case of Business Process Reengineering of Accounts Payable at ABC, Inc. delves into the crucial role of the General Manager in orchestrating transformative changes within the company's Accounts Payable department. As outlined by Ronald Lau, the case explores the challenges faced by ABC, Inc., the strategies employed to restructure the accounts payable process, ...

Introduction In the case study titled "Business Process Reengineering of Accounts Payable at ABC, Inc. (1): Role of General Manager" by Ronald Lau, the focus is on the transformation of Accounts Payable processes within ABC, Inc. The General Manager plays a central role in this reengineering initiative, which aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the accounts p...

Introduction In the case study "Oxigen: Nurturing the Mobile Payment Ecosystem in India" by Sandip Mukhopadhyay, Meeta Dasgupta, and M. P. Jaiswal, the focus is on Oxigen Services India Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering company in the mobile payment ecosystem of India. The case delves into the challenges faced by Oxigen and the strategies it employs to navigate the dynamic and competitiv...

Introduction The case study, "Internal Governance and Control at Goldman Sachs: Block Trading" by Malcolm S. Salter and Ratna Sarkar, delves into the complexities of internal governance and control within financial institutions, focusing specifically on Goldman Sachs and its block trading practices. Block trading, involving large quantities of securities, poses unique challenge...