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Boeing: surviving business turbulence after black swan cataclysms

Surabhi Gupta (Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, India)
Nakul Gupta (Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, India)
Shubham Narayan (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA)

Publication date: 24 December 2021

Issue publication date: 8 February 2022

Abstract

Theoretical basis

Capital structure theory.

Research methodology

The case is meant for teaching and class discussion, and uses only secondary data based on published sources. The interpretation and perspectives presented are based solely on the secondary data.

Case overview/synopsis

This paper aims to help current and future managers understand capital structure theory and the various equity and debt finance options available for raising capital. It also examines the financial analysis and strategic management of black swan events. After the class discussion, students will understand how to financially and strategically manage a company during black swan events and also have a deep dive into capital structure analysis of a large company.

Complexity academic level

MBA/postgraduate/undergraduate courses on corporate finance or advanced corporate finance. Executive/management development programs and short duration Massive Open Online Courses on investment decision-making and advanced corporate finance. MBA/postgraduate/undergraduate courses on corporate strategy and economic environment and planning.

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Acknowledgements

Disclaimer. This case is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case was compiled from published sources.

Citation

Gupta, S., Gupta, N. and Narayan, S. (2022), "Boeing: surviving business turbulence after black swan cataclysms", , Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 72-102. https://doi.org/10.1108/TCJ-01-2021-0022

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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