9-510-040 REV: MARCH 3 0 , 2 0 1 1 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Professors Julio J. Rotemberg and John T. Gourville prepared this case. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management. Copyright © 2009, 2010, 2011 President and Fellows of Harvard College. To order
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Strategic Report for JetBlue Airways Harkness Consulting Innovation through Collaboration Rosanna Smart Alisher Saydalikhodjayev Sayre Craig April 14, 2007 Table of Contents Executive Summary ………………………………………………..3 Company History ………………………………….………………..4 Competitive Analysis ………………………………………………7 Internal Rivalry …………………………………………………………. 8 Entry ………………………………………………………………………… 9 Substitutes and Complements …………………………………….. 11 Supplier Power ………………………………………………………….. 12 Buyer Power
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Ukraine resistance proves problem for Russia The mood is changing in Crimea. On Friday the Russians took over, largely unopposed by their Ukrainian counterparts. Perhaps in the confused aftermath of events in Kiev, the Ukrainians were still wondering whose orders they were supposed to follow. But today there are large groups of Ukrainian soldiers who resist the new authority in Crimea, who refuse to surrender their bases and their ships, and who are slowly starting to create problems for the Russians
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Performance Persistence in Entrepreneurship 1. Introduction In this paper, we address two basic questions: Is there performance persistence in entrepreneurship? And, if so, why? Our answer to the first question is yes: all else equal, a venture-capital-backed entrepreneur who succeeds in a venture (by our definition, starts a company that goes public) has a 30% chance of succeeding in his next venture. By contrast, first-time entrepreneurs have only an 18% chance of succeeding and entrepreneurs
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Annual report 2013 Looking forward to the future Dear Fellow Stockholder, move ahead of our peers. This unique culture allows us to attract and keep the best leaders and talent because it provides opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. That spirit will remain a cornerstone for us, to the benefit of our viewers, colleagues and investors. Shareholders of 21st Century Fox will see value driven by a commitment to bring consumers across the globe the very best stories in film and
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Strategy Template.dot Strategy INDIA INDIA June 28, 2010 BSE-30:17,575 The 100 Billion Dollar Club. We analyze Indian companies and their attributes such as (1) IPR (brand and technology), (2) financial and industrial assets and (3) natural resources that can propel them to US$100 bn market capitalization over a period of time. We also look at global experience to draw conclusions for India; every decade throws up new and interesting names. Finally, we assess operating factors that are
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[Cover page] Policy Analysis Unit (PAU) Working Paper Series: WP 0807 Transmission of International Commodity Prices to Domestic Prices in Bangladesh M. Golam Mortaza Habibour Rahman June 2008 Policy Analysis Unit (PAU) Bangladesh Bank Head Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh (www.bangladeshbank.org.bd) (www.bangladesh-bank.org) Policy Analysis Unit* (PAU) Working Paper Series: WP 0807 Transmission of International Commodity Prices to Domestic Prices in Bangladesh M. Golam
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US Financial Crisis US Financial Crisis This paper aims to describe the US Financial Crisis in terms of causes, impact, and remedial actions taken by the public and private sectors. It presents the thesis that the financial crisis is also a crisis of values that prompts a reevaluation of the premises of American capitalism. In particular, that prosperity is the foundation of peace and order. A review of literature provides the basis for a short commentary on the subject. Preliminary review
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CHARTER CONTROLS | Final Report | ENTRP 492Cole CheslockTyson Jones Kalsun Romero-GoertzDecember 4, 2011 | Table of Contents DISCLAIMER 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 INTRODUCTION 7 COMPANY OVERVIEW 7 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 8 External Environment 8 Key External Drivers 9 METHODOLOGY 10 SCOPE 11 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 12 OEM CONTRACTS 14 ACCOUNTING METHODS 16 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE & PLANNING 19 ONLINE PRESENCE & BRAND AWARENESS
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The Role of Accounting in the Financial Crisis: Lessons for the Future S.P. Kothari kothari@mit.edu 617-253-0994 and Rebecca Lester rlester@mit.edu MIT Sloan School of Management E60-382, 30 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02421 December 14, 2011 ABSTRACT: The advent of the Great Recession in 2008 was the culmination of a perfect storm of lax regulation, a growing housing bubble, rising popularity of derivatives instruments, and questionable banking practices. In addition to these causes
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