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Racing into the 5G Era: Generational Technological Change and Firm Strategy in Mobile Telecommunications

By  Daitian Li,  Yangao Xiao,  Tony Tong,  Guoli Chen
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This case explains the technological changes in mobile communications, with a special focus on the fifth generation (5G). It describes the evolution from the first generation (1G) to the 5G; core technologies, distinct capabilities, key products, and major players in the 5G era.

    Published 24 Jan 2020

    Reference 6558

    Topic Strategy

    Region Global

    Industry Telecommunications

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    Racing into the 5G Era: Generational Technological Change and Firm Strategy in Mobile Telecommunications

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    This case explains the technological changes in mobile communications, with a special focus on the fifth generation (5G). It describes the evolution from the first generation (1G) to the 5G; core technologies, distinct capabilities, key products, and major players in the 5G era.
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      Innovation without Disruption: How Prodigy Finance Achieved Both High Growth and Social Good

      By  W. Chan Kim,  Renee Mauborgne,  Mi Ji
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      The case describes how three INSEAD alumni founded fintech company Prodigy Finance and created the market for international student loans by solving a problem long overlooked by the finance industry: funding for students in pursuit of advanced education outside their home country, especially “high-earning degree programmes” at top universities with high tuition fees and few scholarships.

        Published 12 Nov 2019

        Reference 6523

        Topic Strategy

        Region Global

        Industry Financial Services

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        Innovation without Disruption: How Prodigy Finance Achieved Both High Growth and Social Good

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        The case describes how three INSEAD alumni founded fintech company Prodigy Finance and created the market for international student loans by solving a problem long overlooked by the finance industry: funding for students in pursuit of advanced education outside their home country, especially “high-earning degree programmes” at top universities with high tuition fees and few scholarships.
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          Dyson Ltd: From Vacuum Cleaners to Electric Vehicles

          By  Andrew Shipilov,  Peter Zemsky,  Brian Henry
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          The case provides a strategic overview of one of the UK’s fastest-growing household goods companies, Dyson Ltd. Starting out in the early 1990s as sole vendor of bagless vacuum cleaners in the UK market, Dyson would ultimately become the market leader before its competitors finally woke up.

            Published 13 Feb 2019

            Reference 6455

            Topic Strategy

            Region Global

            Industry Consumer Goods,  Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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            Dyson Ltd: From Vacuum Cleaners to Electric Vehicles

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            The case provides a strategic overview of one of the UK’s fastest-growing household goods companies, Dyson Ltd. Starting out in the early 1990s as sole vendor of bagless vacuum cleaners in the UK market, Dyson would ultimately become the market leader before its competitors finally woke up.
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              Analysing the Macro Environment

              By  Javier Gimeno,  Daniel Simonovich,  Metin Sengul
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              This note is an introduction to the macro (or general) environment and strategy tools (PESTEL analysis, scenario development) used to analyze it. It provides templates for the application of these tools in strategic analysis.

                Published 23 Apr 2018

                Reference 6398

                Topic Strategy

                Region Global

                Industry Business Supplies and Equipment

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                Analysing the Macro Environment

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                This note is an introduction to the macro (or general) environment and strategy tools (PESTEL analysis, scenario development) used to analyze it. It provides templates for the application of these tools in strategic analysis.
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                  BT Group: Managing Global Open Innovation

                  By  L. Felipe Monteiro,  Benoit Decreton
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                  Jean-Marc Frangos, Managing Director of Products & Services Research and Open Innovation at BT Group is looking to optimize the London-based telcom company’s external innovation process – scouting for new technologies from Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia.

                    Published 28 May 2018

                    Reference 6397

                    Topic Strategy

                    Region Global

                    Industry Telecommunications

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                    BT Group: Managing Global Open Innovation

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                    Jean-Marc Frangos, Managing Director of Products & Services Research and Open Innovation at BT Group is looking to optimize the London-based telcom company’s external innovation process – scouting for new technologies from Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia.
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                      Political Analysis for Business: International Relations

                      By  Michael A. Witt
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                      This technical note presents three major approaches to understanding international relations: liberalism, realism, institutionalism. It explains the main points of these approaches and provides simple instructions for putting them to practical use.

                        Published 15 Dec 2017

                        Reference 6362

                        Topic Strategy

                        Region Global

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                        Political Analysis for Business: International Relations

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                        This technical note presents three major approaches to understanding international relations: liberalism, realism, institutionalism. It explains the main points of these approaches and provides simple instructions for putting them to practical use.
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                          Political Analysis for Business: Actors, Interests, Power

                          By  Michael A. Witt
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                          This technical note provides the basis for political analysis. In particular, it presents politics as a key process for changing institutions, and thus the rules of the game for business, and it lays out how politics can be analyzed in terms of actors, interests and power.

                            Published 15 Dec 2017

                            Reference 6357

                            Topic Strategy

                            Region Global

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                            Political Analysis for Business: Actors, Interests, Power

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                            This technical note provides the basis for political analysis. In particular, it presents politics as a key process for changing institutions, and thus the rules of the game for business, and it lays out how politics can be analyzed in terms of actors, interests and power.
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                              Garmin at the Crossroads

                              By  Metin Sengul,  Phillip DeBruin,  Javier Gimeno
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                              Garmin at the Crossroads (Case A) reviews the history of Garmin from its founding in 1991 until 2008. After 17 consecutive years of profitable growth in the personal navigation devices (PND) industry, Garmin was a top player with a strong cash position.

                                Published 29 Jan 2018

                                Reference 6356

                                Topic Strategy

                                Region Global

                                Industry Consumer Electronics,  Information Services

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                                Garmin at the Crossroads

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                                Garmin at the Crossroads (Case A) reviews the history of Garmin from its founding in 1991 until 2008. After 17 consecutive years of profitable growth in the personal navigation devices (PND) industry, Garmin was a top player with a strong cash position.
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                                  Garmin 2019

                                  By  Metin Sengul,  Javier Gimeno,  Jean Wee
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                                  Garmin 2019 is the second in a two-part case. Case A reviews the history of Garmin from 1991 to 2008, when the personal navigation device (PND) industry is disrupted by the entry of smartphones with mapping applications.

                                    Published 28 Jun 2019

                                    Reference 6356

                                    Topic Strategy

                                    Region Global

                                    Industry Consumer Electronics,  Information Services

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                                    Garmin 2019

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                                    Garmin 2019 is the second in a two-part case. Case A reviews the history of Garmin from 1991 to 2008, when the personal navigation device (PND) industry is disrupted by the entry of smartphones with mapping applications.
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                                      Business Systems Analysis for International Business (Background Note)

                                      By  Michael A. Witt
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                                      International business research has identified the ‘liability of foreignness’ as a major obstacle to success abroad, both for firms and executives. This technical note explains how to use business systems analysis to reduce the liability of foreignness. It lays out the logic and outlines adaptation strategies for overcoming it. It also provides a set of questions to put the framework to use.

                                        Published 27 Nov 2017

                                        Reference 6353

                                        Topic Strategy

                                        Region Global

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                                        Business Systems Analysis for International Business (Background Note)

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                                        International business research has identified the ‘liability of foreignness’ as a major obstacle to success abroad, both for firms and executives. This technical note explains how to use business systems analysis to reduce the liability of foreignness. It lays out the logic and outlines adaptation strategies for overcoming it. It also provides a set of questions to put the framework to use.
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                                          Strategic Analysis of the Business Environment

                                          By  Javier Gimeno,  Daniel Simonovich,  Metin Sengul
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                                          This note provides an introduction of strategy tools for the analysis of the business environment. The note covers tools for analysis of the macro-environement (PESTEL analysis, scenario development), analysis of industry attractiveness (market size and growth drivers, industry life cycle, industry value chain, five forces), and analysis of customer segments and specific competitors.

                                            Published 27 Nov 2017

                                            Reference 6352

                                            Topic Strategy

                                            Region Global

                                            Industry Business Supplies and Equipment

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                                            Strategic Analysis of the Business Environment

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                                            This note provides an introduction of strategy tools for the analysis of the business environment. The note covers tools for analysis of the macro-environement (PESTEL analysis, scenario development), analysis of industry attractiveness (market size and growth drivers, industry life cycle, industry value chain, five forces), and analysis of customer segments and specific competitors.
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                                              How Does Digital Transformation Happen? The Mastercard Case

                                              By  Nathan Furr,  Andrew Shipilov,  Antoine Duvauchelle
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                                              The case discusses different steps which Mastercard has followed in its digital transformation journey. They involve opportunity framing, creating innovation pathways, finding digital transformation opportunities, and innovation with partners within adaptive ecosystems.

                                                Published 26 Feb 2018

                                                Reference 6348

                                                Topic Strategy

                                                Region Global

                                                Industry Financial Services

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                                                How Does Digital Transformation Happen? The Mastercard Case

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                                                The case discusses different steps which Mastercard has followed in its digital transformation journey. They involve opportunity framing, creating innovation pathways, finding digital transformation opportunities, and innovation with partners within adaptive ecosystems.
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