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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

Nabil Al-Najjar, Sandeep Baliga and Chris Forman

Since 1981, the U.S. federal government has operated a price support program to help sugar beet and sugar cane producers and processors. This complex program works through a…

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Since 1981, the U.S. federal government has operated a price support program to help sugar beet and sugar cane producers and processors. This complex program works through a combination of loans, import quotas, and duties. As a result, sugar prices in the United States are significantly higher than world prices. For example, in December 2001, U.S. consumers paid 22.9 cents per pound, while the world price was just 9 cents per pound. The General Accounting Office estimates that the total cost to consumers is $1.9 billion a year. Uses a simple demand-and-supply framework with real-world data to assess the economic and political consequences of the U.S. sugar program.

To illustrate welfare concepts such as consumer surplus, producer surplus, and dead-weight loss in a concrete, real-world market context.

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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: 20 January 2017

Alice M. Tybout, Patrick Bennett and Brie Koenigs

In 2005, a wine snob in the critically acclaimed movie Sideways denounced merlot. Subsequently, sales of merlot, including sales for Terlato's Rutherford Hill merlot, declined…

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In 2005, a wine snob in the critically acclaimed movie Sideways denounced merlot. Subsequently, sales of merlot, including sales for Terlato's Rutherford Hill merlot, declined significantly. Students are asked to evaluate three strategies---rebranding, cutting price, and launching television advertising---that Terlato is considering to reverse this decline. The case should be used with “Student Supplement: Terlato Wines International: Background Note on the U.S. Wine Market and Terlato Wines International,” Case #KEL359.

Students explore the challenge of managing a brand when external factors cause a decline in category demand. They also explore the role of pricing and advertising in managing a small, luxury brand.

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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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Publication date: 20 January 2017

Thomas J. McNichols

Illustrates the challenges most managers face in prioritizing their time in the workplace environment. Looks at “a day in the life” of a printing plant manager who, with…

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Illustrates the challenges most managers face in prioritizing their time in the workplace environment. Looks at “a day in the life” of a printing plant manager who, with well-intentioned goals for the day, is frustrated by numerous interruptions.

To serve as a starting point for a discussion on how to manage one's time, responsibilities, and employees to the greatest effect.

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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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Supplements the (A) case.

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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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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…

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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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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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Publication date: 8 December 2014

Rebecca Goldberg, Tim Kraft, Elliott Weiss and Oliver Wight

Joe Smith, senior director of merchandise management at Beautiful Bags (BB), was about to place a large order for the upcoming winter season. He had to decide how many pieces he…

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Joe Smith, senior director of merchandise management at Beautiful Bags (BB), was about to place a large order for the upcoming winter season. He had to decide how many pieces he should order of each product. But another big question whether BB should source the product from its domestic manufacturing facility, its Chinese suppliers, or some combination of the two given the timing needs, labor costs, minimum order requirements, and BB's expanding product assortment?

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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 April 2011

Teerachai Arunruangsirilert

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

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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.

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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.

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

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