Introduction Ryanair is among the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, founded by Christopher Ryan in 1984 (Bloomberg, 2018). The company operates in 37 countries with over 220 destinations and about 450 fleet sizes, with its route network connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In the 2018 fiscal year, Ryanair served about 130.3 million customers […]
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The Marvel Way: Restoring a Blue Ocean – Case Solution
The Marvel Way: Restoring a Blue Ocean Case Study Marvel had to fight its own battle, but was it the long-term-oriented strategy used by Cuneo Marvel’s superhero that came to its rescue? The company lived one of its own superhero vs. villain stories. The company was founded in 1939, and it grew and strengthened in […]
United Parcel Service’s IPO – Case Solution
1. What are the key success factors and risks for United Parcel Service, given its business strategy? Success factors: United Parcel Service had a loyal workforce with a focus on an operational and service excellence culture. Through part-time positions and educational assistance programs, UPS recruited employees. These employees were carefully trained “and educated about UPS’s time-tested […]
Feed Resource Recovery – Case Solution
Assessment of the Business from a Short-Term Perspective From a short-term perspective, Biospan is one of the best investments the cleantech industry has to offer. Since the R2 system, a mobile anaerobic digestion system, is an introduction to new innovative technology, the company can quickly grab the market with this invention. It can target small […]
Rajat Gupta – Case Solution
Rajat Gupta Case Study Rajat Gupta, former managing director of McKinsey & Company, a director of Goldman Sachs, Proctor & Gamble, and AMR, and a well-known philanthropist, was convicted of engaging in insider trading. The case explores Gupta’s amazing rise and the later legal problems he faced in a country that gave him a career […]
Body Shop International – Case Solution
1.0 Introduction – Body Shop International Case Study a. Company Overview – Body Shop International The Body Shop International Limited is a British skin care, perfume, and cosmetic company (Bloomberg.com, 2018). It operates in the cosmetic industry, retailing and producing ethically-made natural beauty products. It offers body care and bath products such as body […]
Perspectives on Globalization – Case Solution
A critical evaluation of the transformationalist perspectives on globalization and the economy. Introduction Over the past thirty years, the intensity of and perspectives on globalization have advanced, leading to a transformed business world. Globalization is described as a multi-dimensional phenomenon where all economic, social, cultural, and political activities operate at an international level. As explained […]
Infosys (A): Strategic Human Resource Management – Case Solution
Introduction – Infosys (A): Strategic Human Resource Management Hema Ravichandar, head of human resources, was given a new and aggressive milestone to reach: ensure Infosys is on the Top 10 lists of both Best Performing Companies and Best Employers by 2007. No large organization had ever been able to achieve this distinction because of the […]
Washington Mutual’s Covered Bonds – Case Solution
Founded in 1889, in the year 2006, Washington Mutual Bank (WaMu) was the 6th largest savings institution in the United States of America. With more than USD 300bn in assets, WaMu provides a whole range of financial services. By 2008, Washington Mutual had been downgraded by all three major credit rating agencies, reflecting distress in […]
Deutsche Bank Securities: Financing the Acquisition of Consolidated Supply S.A. – Case Solution
Executive Summary – Deutsche Bank Securities: Financing the Acquisition of Consolidated Supply S.A. In 2003, the Hospital supply industry was fragmented in both the supply and demand side. Europe and the US represented most of the market. A private equity fund named Intercontinental Capital. Ltd (ICL) approached Deutsche Bank Securities to help them finance an […]
Paediatric Orthopaedic Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario – Case Solution
Introduction – The Paediatric Orthopaedic Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario (CHWO) is a large, regional healthcare center providing specialized pediatric services to children. The Paediatric Orthopaedic Clinic (“the Clinic”) is one treatment center at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario that is jointly managed with the Division […]
Arbitrage in the Government Bond Market? – Case Solution
1. Introduction – Arbitrage in the Government Bond Market? This paper studies the case of Samantha Thompson, who works at Mercer and Associates. In her work, she found arbitrage opportunities in the U.S. government bond market on callable debt. To assess whether these arbitrage opportunities exist, we construct alternative portfolios with the same payoff to […]
Case 1-3 Walmart Stores Inc. – Case Solution
Does Walmart Stores Inc. have a competitive advantage? Walmart Stores Inc. has a competitive advantage. As of 2013, Walmart held a dominant position in the retail market (PC 1-26) with billions in sales in the United States. It is a profitable venture both locally and internationally. It has had remarkable success even in areas where […]
Cougars – Case Solution
What are Cougars? What is its difference from U.S. Treasury Bonds? Why would it be interesting for an investor to hold a Cougar instead of a U.S. Treasury bond of the same maturity? A Cougar is a Certificate of Government Receipts. It refers to a specific U.S. Treasury bond initially created by the financial firm […]
China Automotive Finance: Service Operations Re-design – Case Solution
Q1: What are the problems faced by China Automotive Finance in providing auto financing to the Chinese market? Entering the Chinese market had various opportunities, but no doubt this market had several challenges, and several problems were faced by China Automotive Finance in the market. Processing cycle time The processing cycle time is seven days […]
Dutch Bros. Coffee: A Compelling Future – Case Solution
Overview – Dutch Bros. Coffee Founded in 1992, Dutch Bros. Coffee had expanded throughout seven western states and, together with franchise-owned stores, employed over 3,500 people by 2014, with roughly 2,900 of them front-line baristas. That year, total sales were expected to exceed $200 million. Dutch Bros. team planned to revisit the merits of a […]
McKinsey & Co.-Protecting its Reputation (A) – Case Solution
On Tuesday, March 15, 2011, all 1,200 global Partners of McKinsey & Co. gathered at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center near Washington, DC, for their annual Partners’ Conference. The discussion centered on the Galleon Group insider-trading trial and the shocking allegations against the Firm’s former Managing Director, Rajat Gupta. Earlier, Senior Partner Anil […]
GAZ Group Russia: The Gazelle Light Commercial Truck – Case Solution
1. What were the major challenges facing Bo Andersson when he assumed the CEO role at GAZ Group Russia? One major challenge that Bo Andersson had when he assumed the CEO of GAZ Group Russia was corruption. Since the beginning, Andersson was explicit that he would only accept the job under the condition of total […]
Pixonix Inc. – Addressing Currency Exposure – Case Solution
Run an analysis to see the impact of Cain, CFO of Pixonix Inc., on possible hedging strategies under different exchange rates. Pixonix Inc. is a Canadian company with accounts payable in the United States (USD). The currency price between USD and CAD has been beneficial for the company in the last couple of years. Due […]
Match Next: Next Generation Middle School? – Case Solution
What is the point of this “Match Next: Next Generation Middle School?” case? The main gist of this “Match Next: Next Generation Middle School?” case is to visualize the new concept in learning technology and the challenges faced in the creation of a radically redesigned academic course, the performance of which outweighs the outcome of […]
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