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Kongō Gumi: The Oldest Continuously Operating Business

By  Mark Stabile,  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry
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Founded in 578 AD, Kongo Gumi was a family-owned business until 2006, when the firm went into liquidation to pay its creditors. While its demise is briefly covered, the case study is focused on its longevity. A renowned builder of traditional temples, in a country where these are major tourist attractions, Kongo Gumi has left an indelible mark on Japanese culture and history.

    Published 18 Sep 2023

    Reference 6833

    Length 9 page(s)

    Topic Family Business

    Region Asia

    Industry Real Estate,  Construction

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    Kongō Gumi: The Oldest Continuously Operating Business

    By  Mark Stabile,  Morten Bennedsen,  Brian Henry
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    Founded in 578 AD, Kongo Gumi was a family-owned business until 2006, when the firm went into liquidation to pay its creditors. While its demise is briefly covered, the case study is focused on its longevity. A renowned builder of traditional temples, in a country where these are major tourist attractions, Kongo Gumi has left an indelible mark on Japanese culture and history.
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      Values Engineering (A): The Story of a Supply Chain

      By  N. Craig Smith,  Elin Williams
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      This short case study is a snapshot of the ethical challenges faced by members of a supply chain as they work on an apparently fictional high-rise renovation project.

        Published 20 Nov 2023

        Reference 6783

        Length 6 page(s)

        Topic Responsibility

        Region Europe

        Industry Architecture & Planning,  Construction

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        Values Engineering (A): The Story of a Supply Chain

        By  N. Craig Smith,  Elin Williams
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        This short case study is a snapshot of the ethical challenges faced by members of a supply chain as they work on an apparently fictional high-rise renovation project.
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          Values Engineering (B): The Story of a Supply Chain

          By  N. Craig Smith,  Elin Williams
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          This short case study is a snapshot of the ethical challenges faced by members of a supply chain as they work on an apparently fictional high-rise renovation project. Although the story is set in the construction sector, it is relevant to any supply chain in any industry or any set of individuals working on a business project with real-world consequences.

            Published 20 Nov 2023

            Reference 6783

            Length 3 page(s)

            Topic Responsibility

            Region Europe

            Industry Architecture & Planning,  Construction

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            Values Engineering (B): The Story of a Supply Chain

            By  N. Craig Smith,  Elin Williams
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            This short case study is a snapshot of the ethical challenges faced by members of a supply chain as they work on an apparently fictional high-rise renovation project. Although the story is set in the construction sector, it is relevant to any supply chain in any industry or any set of individuals working on a business project with real-world consequences.
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              Mirvac (A): Building Balance

              By  Zoe Kinias,  Felicia A. Henderson
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              This award-winning case explores the challenges facing Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, the CEO of Mirvac, an Australian property group, as she leads a major initiative to ‘mainstream’ flexible work arrangements across the organization.

                Published 24 Feb 2020

                Reference 6527

                Length 14 page(s)

                Topic Leadership & Organisations

                Region Other Regions

                Industry Real Estate,  Construction

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                Mirvac (A): Building Balance

                By  Zoe Kinias,  Felicia A. Henderson
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                This award-winning case explores the challenges facing Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, the CEO of Mirvac, an Australian property group, as she leads a major initiative to ‘mainstream’ flexible work arrangements across the organization.
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                  Mirvac (B): Building Balance

                  By  Zoe Kinias,  Felicia A. Henderson
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                  This award-winning case case explores the challenges facing Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, the CEO of Mirvac, an Australian property group, as she leads a major initiative to ‘mainstream’ flexible work arrangements across the organization.

                    Published 24 Feb 2020

                    Reference 6527

                    Length 9 page(s)

                    Topic Leadership & Organisations

                    Region Other Regions

                    Industry Real Estate,  Construction

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                    Mirvac (B): Building Balance

                    By  Zoe Kinias,  Felicia A. Henderson
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                    This award-winning case case explores the challenges facing Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, the CEO of Mirvac, an Australian property group, as she leads a major initiative to ‘mainstream’ flexible work arrangements across the organization.
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                      SGFE Cambodia (A): High-energy Char Briquettes for the Bottom of the Pyramid

                      By  Philip M. Parker,  Xavier How-Choong
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                      The case tells the story of SGFE Cambodia and its CEO, Carlo Figa Talamanca, in the period 2011-14. Talamanca has the opportunity to take over the struggling SGFE. Created by the NGO GERES to reduce deforestation in Cambodia, SGFE produces and sells char briquettes. They compete with traditional charcoal, which is mainly derived from illegal forest exploitation.

                        Published 22 Jul 2016

                        Reference 6228

                        Length 5 page(s)

                        Topic Responsibility

                        Region Asia

                        Industry Renewables & Environment,  Construction

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                        SGFE Cambodia (A): High-energy Char Briquettes for the Bottom of the Pyramid

                        By  Philip M. Parker,  Xavier How-Choong
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                        The case tells the story of SGFE Cambodia and its CEO, Carlo Figa Talamanca, in the period 2011-14. Talamanca has the opportunity to take over the struggling SGFE. Created by the NGO GERES to reduce deforestation in Cambodia, SGFE produces and sells char briquettes. They compete with traditional charcoal, which is mainly derived from illegal forest exploitation.
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                          SGFE Cambodia (B): High-energy Char Briquettes for the Bottom of the Pyramid

                          By  Philip M. Parker,  Xavier How-Choong
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                          The case tells the story of SGFE Cambodia and its CEO, Carlo Figa Talamanca, in the period 2011-14. Talamanca has the opportunity to take over the struggling SGFE. Created by the NGO GERES to reduce deforestation in Cambodia, SGFE produces and sells char briquettes. They compete with traditional charcoal, which is mainly derived from illegal forest exploitation.

                            Published 22 Jul 2016

                            Reference 6228

                            Length 2 page(s)

                            Topic Responsibility

                            Region Asia

                            Industry Renewables & Environment,  Construction

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                            SGFE Cambodia (B): High-energy Char Briquettes for the Bottom of the Pyramid

                            By  Philip M. Parker,  Xavier How-Choong
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                            The case tells the story of SGFE Cambodia and its CEO, Carlo Figa Talamanca, in the period 2011-14. Talamanca has the opportunity to take over the struggling SGFE. Created by the NGO GERES to reduce deforestation in Cambodia, SGFE produces and sells char briquettes. They compete with traditional charcoal, which is mainly derived from illegal forest exploitation.
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                              Chairman's Job (A): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

                              By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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                              Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.

                                Published 24 Mar 2014

                                Reference 6050

                                Length 13 page(s)

                                Topic Strategy

                                Region Other Regions

                                Industry Construction

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                                Chairman's Job (A): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

                                By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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                                Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.
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                                  Northeland Chairman's Job (B): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

                                  By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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                                  Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.

                                    Published 24 Mar 2014

                                    Reference 6050

                                    Length 3 page(s)

                                    Topic Strategy

                                    Region Other Regions

                                    Industry Construction

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                                    Northeland Chairman's Job (B): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

                                    By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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                                    Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.
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                                      Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) (A): Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility

                                      By  Mark Hunter,  Luk Van Wassenhove
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                                      Case A offers an overview and Case B explores specific aspects of a major Indian construction firm which seeks to use corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in its quest for rapid growth at home and abroad.

                                        Published 24 Mar 2014

                                        Reference 5998

                                        Length 11 page(s)

                                        Topic Responsibility

                                        Region Asia

                                        Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering,  Construction

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                                        Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) (A): Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility

                                        By  Mark Hunter,  Luk Van Wassenhove
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                                        Case A offers an overview and Case B explores specific aspects of a major Indian construction firm which seeks to use corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in its quest for rapid growth at home and abroad.
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                                          Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) (B): Building the Disaster Resource Network

                                          By  Mark Hunter,  Luk Van Wassenhove
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                                          Case A offers an overview and Case B explores specific aspects of a major Indian construction firm which seeks to use corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in its quest for rapid growth at home and abroad.

                                            Published 24 Mar 2014

                                            Reference 5998

                                            Length 5 page(s)

                                            Topic Responsibility

                                            Region Asia

                                            Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering,  Construction

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                                            Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) (B): Building the Disaster Resource Network

                                            By  Mark Hunter,  Luk Van Wassenhove
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                                            Case A offers an overview and Case B explores specific aspects of a major Indian construction firm which seeks to use corporate social responsibility as a strategic tool in its quest for rapid growth at home and abroad.
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                                              Amec Plc: Portfolio Choices from a Position of Strength

                                              By  Laurence Capron,  Bart S. Vanneste,  Patrick Bui
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                                              AMEC is a UK stock listed company, specialized in engineering services, and globally active. Between 2005 and 2010 it divested half of its business and doubled its value. Under pressure from the financial markets, AMEC needs to decide what to do next.

                                                Published 25 Mar 2013

                                                Reference 5884

                                                Length 12 page(s)

                                                Topic Strategy

                                                Region Global

                                                Industry Construction

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                                                Amec Plc: Portfolio Choices from a Position of Strength

                                                By  Laurence Capron,  Bart S. Vanneste,  Patrick Bui
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                                                AMEC is a UK stock listed company, specialized in engineering services, and globally active. Between 2005 and 2010 it divested half of its business and doubled its value. Under pressure from the financial markets, AMEC needs to decide what to do next.
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