This note is an experiential exercise designed for 240 students divided into eight companies of 30. The exercise uses minimal setup yet explores issues of leadership, organizational design, organizational change, and building a learning organization. It is designed for a five-hour session...

This note is an experiential exercise designed for 240 students divided into eight companies of 30. The exercise uses minimal setup yet explores issues of leadership, organizational design, organizational change, and building a learning organization. It is designed for a five-hour session...

According to PETWORLD financials, the year 2012 had seen a dip in sales, fewer people coming into its stores, and comparable store sales that were weaker than expected. Competition in the pet-care market was increasingly fierce with a variety of players, big and small, fighting for market share....

Lubrizol is the world leader in lubricant additive technology. Lubricant additives are special chemicals designed to enhance the performance of lubricant oils and greases, and the performance of fuels. The product development process involves the formulation of new additive mixtures, and...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case (UVA-G-0347), the student decides to acquire his own business, and he...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case (UVA-G-0347), the student decides to acquire his own business, and he...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case, the student decides to acquire his own business, and he must construct...

The purpose of this cas eis to describe the entry of a company into an existing value cahin and how the Internet enabled the copmany to create value for its users. The case explores the reinusrance industry, the hcanges to the industry and the effect CATEX has had on the industry