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Teaching cases offers students the opportunity to explore real world challenges in the classroom environment, allowing them to test their assumptions and decision-making skills before taking their knowledge into the workplace.

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Publication date: 20 January 2017

Robert F. Bruner and Casey S. Opitz

This case presents common-sized financials for two companies, each of which is in a number of industries. The companies have different market niches, and students are asked to…

Abstract

This case presents common-sized financials for two companies, each of which is in a number of industries. The companies have different market niches, and students are asked to identify the companies from details provided. The case also allows for financial comparisons among industries.

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Darden Business Publishing Cases, vol. no.
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2474-7890
Published by: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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Case study
Publication date: 20 January 2017

David Besanko

Provides a narrative description of the price war in the U.S. airline industry that broke out in Spring 1992.To use in competitive strategy or microeconomics classes to explore…

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Provides a narrative description of the price war in the U.S. airline industry that broke out in Spring 1992.

To use in competitive strategy or microeconomics classes to explore the root causes of price wars.

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Kellogg School of Management Cases, vol. no.
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2474-6568
Published by: Kellogg School of Management

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Case study
Publication date: 1 April 2011

Teerachai Arunruangsirilert

– It is related to managerial accounting including style of management, evaluation method, risk management, responsibility accounting and reporting.

Abstract

Subject area

– It is related to managerial accounting including style of management, evaluation method, risk management, responsibility accounting and reporting.

Student level/applicability

– It is suitable for both Bachelor's degree and Master's degree students to apply their comprehensive knowledge of managerial accounting on the case with relevance for the courses including managerial accounting, cost accounting, cost analysis and managerial accounting seminars.

Case overview

– Information given by the case informs about the decentralized management structure and style of a data communication company, Data Communication Company Limited. The delegation of authorization is used as the main control of the company to monitor the performance of each department. The case study describes the company's specific methods as well as the monitoring procedures and the reports. In addition, it also addresses the management's concerns regarding risks as it relates to the current market situation.

Expected learning outcomes

– To study managerial accounting courses by using this case, it certainly enhances effectiveness and efficiency of accounting curriculum. This case specifically provides a realistic perspective, comprehensive information and solution capability relevant to real world challenges, which can be applied to managerial accounting.

Supplementary materials

– Teaching note.

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Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, vol. 1 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2045-0621

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Publication date: 1 January 2011

Jawahitha Sarabdeen and Kamal Jaafar

Strategic management, international business, branding, innovation and retail management

Abstract

Subject area

Strategic management, international business, branding, innovation and retail management

Study level/applicability

Undergraduate, postgraduate business and management students.

Case overview

Emerging Technologies was the first United Arab Emirates software application developer of Arabic (also available in English and Hindi) voice recognition solutions. Emerging Technologies developed and deployed fully automated voice recognition applications to meet specific business wants and needs. The case provides a practical example of a company which position itself well to be a raising star through proper strategy.

Expected learning outcomes

The students will be able to learn various business strategies that could be applied in emerging markets.

Supplementary materials

Teaching note available upon request.

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Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, vol. 1 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2045-0621

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Case study
Publication date: 1 January 2011

Gwendolyn Rodrigues

Entrepreneurship, innovation, change management.

Abstract

Subject area

Entrepreneurship, innovation, change management.

Study level/applicability

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Business and Management.

Case overview

This case study focuses on the development of a young entrepreneur in an indigenous industry in Dubai, United Arab Emirate. His entrepreneurial zeal resulted in the creation of a culture of innovation. His fascination for change spurred him to develop new products and he won accolades for innovation.

Expected learning outcomes

This case can be used to teach entrepreneurial development, innovation and change management.

Supplementary materials

Teaching notes are also available.

Details

Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, vol. 1 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2045-0621

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Case study
Publication date: 1 January 2011

Swapna Koshy

Corporate strategy, growth strategy, diversification, integration, and external environment.

Abstract

Subject area

Corporate strategy, growth strategy, diversification, integration, and external environment.

Study level/applicability

First year undergraduate Business and Management.

Case overview

The Premium Industries Group, started in Dubai, in 1997 by entrepreneur extraordinaire George Martin, had grown exponentially in a decade into a conglomerate comprising 17 companies. The group had succeeded in capitalising the meteoric growth of Dubai. However, the change in the economic scenario prompted George to evaluate the company's past growth strategy and consider if it was appropriate for the future.

Expected learning outcomes

This case can be used to teach growth strategy, related and unrelated diversification, vertical and horizontal integration and impact of the external environment on corporate strategies.

Supplementary materials

A teaching note is available on request.

Details

Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, vol. 1 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2045-0621

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Case study
Publication date: 1 January 2011

Hela Miniaoui

Islamic financial instruments, financial analysis, financial decision making.

Abstract

Subject area

Islamic financial instruments, financial analysis, financial decision making.

Study level/applicability

Undergraduate Finance and Business.

Case overview

This case highlights the financial decision making by the UAE Islamic Bank, regarding an investment with Towers company. It focuses on considering the appropriate Islamic mode of financing and computing the relevant financial ratios to make the right decision.

Expected learning outcomes

This case can be used to teach Islamic financial instruments, financial analysis and financial decision making.

Supplementary materials

A teaching note is available on request.

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Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, vol. 1 no. 1
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2045-0621

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Publication date: 30 July 2009

Saras D. Sarasvathy

Suitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents a narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native…

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Suitable for MBA and executive learners, this case series presents a narrative that prompts students to discuss entrepreneurial thinking. An entrepreneur who loves his native Swedish Lapland uses his natural gift for effectuation to ask What? What next? And What now? As his ventures evolve, students will wonder how they would master similar challenges to their own entrepreneurial plans and expectations. The case can be taught in either one or two sessions of a 90-minute MBA course or a four-hour executive education class.

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Darden Business Publishing Cases, vol. no.
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 2474-7890
Published by: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

Case study
Publication date: 1 May 2005

Judith W. Spain and Gina Vega

SONY Online Entertainment (SOE) was planning to release a new version, EverQuest II®, of its popular online game, EverQuest®. The first EverQuest® game was very successful…

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SONY Online Entertainment (SOE) was planning to release a new version, EverQuest II®, of its popular online game, EverQuest®. The first EverQuest® game was very successful financially, generating approximately $5 million/month in 2002 for SOE. However, some issues surrounding addictions and corporate responsibility were interfering with the new product launch. These problems revolved around several deaths in which the EverQuest® game had been implicated. The case focuses on the dilemma faced by the Vice President of Marketing prior to the new product release: How far must a company go to protect possible misuse of a product by consumers?

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The CASE Journal, vol. 1 no. 2
Type: Case Study
ISSN: 1544-9106

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