Introduction – Pricing the EpiPen: This is Going to Sting Case Study Heather Bresch, the CEO of Mylan Inc., faces a critical decision in response to the EpiPen pricing controversy. This situation demands careful consideration of the appropriate course of action to address the concerns and criticisms regarding the EpiPen’s high cost. Bresch must navigate […]
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Marriott Corp.: The Cost of Capital – Case Solution
Please scroll down to the bottom of this post to download the additional Excel spreadsheet! Weighted Average Cost of Capital – WACC (Marriott Corp.) Given the information extracted from the exhibits in the case, we go ahead and calculate the WACC for Marriott Corp. using the following formula. WACC = WE * rE + WD […]
Basecamp: Pricing – Case Solution
1. Why has Basecamp been successful? Assess this venture’s go-to-market approach, including product, value proposition, pricing, and marketing methods. The success of Basecamp may be attributed to a mix of its creative product, clear value proposition, judicious pricing, and unique marketing tactics. Product: Basecamp’s user-friendly platform focuses on essential functions, eliminating clutter and making it […]
FinTech Hive at DIFC: Creating a Fintech Ecosystem in Dubai – Case Solution
Introduction – FinTech Hive at DIFC: Creating a Fintech Ecosystem in Dubai This case study examines the Fintech Hive at DIFC, a pioneering accelerator aiming to foster a vibrant fintech ecosystem in Dubai. Established in 2016, the Hive achieved early success in attracting startups, generating Series A funding, and establishing itself as a regional brand. […]
Executive Shirt Co., Inc. – Case Solution
1.) Compute the quantities for the current production as well as for Mike’s and Ike’s plans, assuming the plans are implemented as described in the “Executive Shirt Co., Inc.” case. Regular Shirt Production Calculation of actual production of shirts: 1) Given shirts produced =16000 shirts/month 2) Working hours = 8 hours /day 3) Working days […]
Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal: Valuation and Financing of the Leveraged Buyout – Case Solution
1.) Describe the background of the Elon Musk deal with Twitter. Twitter is a microblogging social media that allows you to post short text messages called tweets. Elon Musk is the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. As of October 27th, 2023, Elon Musk became the new owner of Twitter. During the course of […]
Afterpay U.S.: The Omnichannel Dilemma – Case Solution
Case Summary – Afterpay U.S.: The Omnichannel Dilemma Established in 2014 in Australia, Afterpay U.S. targeted millennials with an online payment service that allowed them to pay for e-commerce purchases in interest-free installments. This was offered through integration with the merchant’s website. The company faced increasing pressure from its customers and merchants to introduce an […]
Amazon Goes Global 2020 – Case Solution
.) Why did Amazon consider international expansion in the first place? Is international expansion a key success factor in Amazon’s industry? There are a number of explanations for why Amazon decided to go global. The corporation regarded international markets as a new source of growth. First, its domestic market growth was beginning to slow down. […]
Adidas: How To Keep Running Fast in a Post-COVID-19 World? – Case Solution
1.) What are the characteristics of a sales-driven company or marketing-driven company? What is the focus of each? How does each pivot to the digital economy? A corporation that is sales-driven places a strong emphasis on producing income through sales activities. Such a business places a strong emphasis on growing its clientele, gaining market share, […]
TradeIX: Blockchain-Enabled Trade Finance in Global Supply Chains – Case Solution
1.) The core technology of the Marco Polo platform described in the case is based on blockchain. Summarize what blockchain is and how it works. What is special about this new technology? Blockchain is a digital ledger that is not centralized and tracks transactions among a number of machines. It works with a consensus method that […]
Delwarca Software Remote Support Unit – Case Solution
1.) What is the capacity utilization of the Remote Support Unit, and how is this affecting waiting times? In the old process, the calls coming through the Remote Support Unit were picked up by an operator. During that time, post-verification was put on hold for the next available associate or to a senior associate if […]
Esquel Group: Integrating Business Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility – Case Solution
1.) How did bringing the different manufacturing activities in-house help the Esquel Group maintain high-quality products and service offerings? What other activities did the company take to add value to its products through innovations? Achieving a high level of quality in its product and service offerings, the Hong Kong-based Esquel Group, a producer of textiles […]
Amazon: Cult or Culture? – Case Solution
1.) What traits, skills, and behaviors has Bezos demonstrated in the case of Amazon: Cult or Culture? Please elaborate on your answer. In the case of Amazon: Cult or Culture, Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, displayed a number of characteristics, abilities, and behaviors. The most noticeable ones include the following: Visionary Leadership: […]
Baldwin Bicycle Company – Case Solution
1.) What is the expected added profit from the Challenger line? The expected added profit from the Challenger line is computed as follows: Revenue 92.29 Variable Costs Material 39.80 Labor 19.60 Overhead (24.50 x 40%) 9.80 Total Variable Costs 69.20 Unit Cost Contribution 23.09 Added profit = unit cost x annual expected […]
Uber and the Ethics of Sharing: Exploring the Societal Promises and Responsibilities of the Sharing Economy – Case Solution
1.) Create a Business Model Canvas for Uber and understand the value creation process. 2.) Who are the winners, and who are the losers from the introduction of Uber? The winners are: The Uber Company Uber Corporation receives 20% of the charge fees paid by the drivers. Aside from that, they make more profit when […]
Cycles Devinci: Develop an Asia-Pacific Internationalization Strategy? – Case Solution
1.) What is Devinci’s position within the industry? How does Cycles Devinci benefit from that position? Cycles Devinci was engaged in the manufacturing of bikes in Quebec, Canada, and used a combined approach of manufacturing their own frames as well as subcontracting frame production. These manufacturers imported major production components. However, Devinci retained its frame […]
The Robin Hood Army (B)
Robin Hood’s Business Strategy Robin Hood’s revolt against the Sheriff of Nottingham began as a personal crusade and has since evolved into an elaborate band of Merry Men with the campaign to “rob the rich and give to the poor.” In order to accomplish this mission, Robin Hood follows a focused low-cost strategy. Of the […]
Kiwi Transportation Company – Case Solution
1.) What were the budgeted profits for 2016 for the Kiwi Transportation Company? What were the actual profits? What was the overall variance in profits? Did the company overall perform better or worse than expected? Kiwi Transportation Company Budgeted Profits for 2016 10,000 cars * $5,000 = $50,000,000 Actual Profits in 2016 11,000 cars * […]
Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Case Solution
Would you, as a Project Manager, delay the launch of the project (Mars Landing Mission) or give it the go-ahead? Defend your stand with the case facts in the background. Gentry Lee’s guidance and leadership when it came to the formulation of a strong risk management system were why I decided to delay the launch […]
B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap – Case Solution
Background Information – B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap The 1982 recession left numerous businesses in financial distress. B.F. Goodrich experienced difficulties as its credit rating was demoted from BBB to BBB-. The following year, B.F. Goodrich was desperate for $50 million to finance their existing operations. Goodrich was initially faced with a dilemma. The high […]
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