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- March 2023
- Supplement
Allianz Türkiye (C): Managing the 2017 Hail Storm
By: John D. Macomber and Fares Khrais
Allianz Turkey is a property casualty insurance company operating in a region experiencing increasing losses from natural catastrophe events related to climate change, for example hail, wildfire, and flooding. There are also substantial other natural catastrophe...
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Keywords:
Insurance And Reinsurance;
Natural Disasters;
Turkey;
Insurance;
Climate Change;
Analytics and Data Science;
Insurance Industry;
Financial Services Industry;
Turkey
Macomber, John D., and Fares Khrais. "Allianz Türkiye (C): Managing the 2017 Hail Storm." Harvard Business School Supplement 223-084, March 2023.
- March 2023 (Revised April 2024)
- Case
Allianz Türkiye: Adapting to Climate Change
By: John D. Macomber and Fares Khrais
Allianz Turkey is a property casualty insurance company operating in a region experiencing increasing losses from natural catastrophe events related to climate change, for example hail, wildfire, and flooding. There are also substantial other natural catastrophe...
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Keywords:
Insurance And Reinsurance;
Natural Disasters;
Turkey;
Insurance;
Climate Change;
Analytics and Data Science;
Insurance Industry;
Financial Services Industry;
Turkey
Macomber, John D., and Fares Khrais. "Allianz Türkiye: Adapting to Climate Change." Harvard Business School Case 223-074, March 2023. (Revised April 2024.)
- March 2021
- Technical Note
Competitive Strategy in International Construction
By: John D. Macomber and Emrah Ergelen
Construction of buildings and infrastructure is one of the largest industries in the world in terms of volume. It is also one of the most physically risky, financially uncertain, and politically impacted. The industry is highly fragmented since there are few economies...
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Keywords:
Construction;
Infrastructure;
Strategy;
Marketing Strategy;
Competitive Strategy;
Strategic Planning;
Global Range;
Construction Industry
Macomber, John D., and Emrah Ergelen. "Competitive Strategy in International Construction." Harvard Business School Technical Note 221-074, March 2021.
- 2015
- Chapter
Government and the Minimalist Platform: Business at the Kumbh Mela
By: John D. Macomber and Tarun Khanna
India's Kumbh Mela, a religious festival occurring once every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, attracts over 80 million pilgrims to a temporary "pop-up megacity" over the course of two months. A team of faculty and students from five Harvard...
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Macomber, John D., and Tarun Khanna. "Government and the Minimalist Platform: Business at the Kumbh Mela." In Kumbh Mela, January 2013: Mapping the Ephemeral Mega City, edited by Rahul Mehrotra and Felipe Vera. Ostfildern, Germany: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2015.
- 18 May 2010
- First Look
First Look: May 18
PublicationsTechnology Manager's Journey: An Extended Narrative Approach to Educating Technical Leaders Authors:Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan, and Shannon O'Donnell Publication:Academy of Management Learning & Education 8, no....
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Martha Lagace
- 22 Apr 2013
- Research & Ideas
Earth Day: Recent Research on Sustainability
underscored the importance of employee engagement, contributing to the community, and creating sustainable environment strategies. Harvard Business School at the Kumbh Mela In this video report, Senior Lecturer John View Details
- 19 Dec 2006
- First Look
First Look: December 19, 2006
http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780195310627 The Comovement of Returns and Investment within International Firms Authors:Mihir A. Desai and C. Fritz Foley Publication:In NBER International Seminar on Macroeconomics, edited by Richard...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Jul 2008
- First Look
First Look: July 15, 2008
and Rohini Somanathan Publication:In Handbook of Development Economics. Vol. 4, edited by T. Paul Schultz and John Strauss. Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2008 Abstract This chapter focuses on the...
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Martha Lagace
- February 2022 (Revised February 2024)
- Case
Sekisui House and the In-Home Early Detection Platform
By: John D. Macomber and Akiko Kanno
To address an aging population and sales declines, a major Japanese homebuilder considers pivoting to provide and support an in-home health detection platform, in competition with tech companies. This case considers the point of view of major builders regarding how...
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Keywords:
Voice Assistants;
Architecture;
Smart Home;
Aging Society;
Digitalization;
Real Estate;
Home Automation;
Sensors;
Strategy;
Digital Platforms;
Health Care and Treatment;
Housing;
Age;
Real Estate Industry;
Construction Industry;
Health Industry;
Japan
Macomber, John D., and Akiko Kanno. "Sekisui House and the In-Home Early Detection Platform." Harvard Business School Case 222-070, February 2022. (Revised February 2024.)
- February 2015
- Case
Infinite Technology Solutions and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
By: John D. Macomber and Vidhya Muthuram
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is an ambitious economic development project linking six of the most competitive states in India with the sea. The corridor is modeled on the Jiangsu Corridor in China (Nanjing to Shanghai) and the Tokyo-Hokkaido Corridor in...
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Keywords:
Development Economics;
Projects;
Economics;
Personal Development and Career;
Decision Making;
India
Macomber, John D., and Vidhya Muthuram. "Infinite Technology Solutions and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor." Harvard Business School Case 815-105, January 2015.
- June 2012
- Teaching Note
Edward Lundberg and the Rockville Building: Energy Efficiency Finance in Commercial Real Estate (TN)
By: John D. Macomber and Annelena Lobb
- February 2012 (Revised April 2017)
- Case
Schneider Electric: Becoming the Global Specialist in Energy Management
By: John D. Macomber and Rachna Tahilyani
Global electrical products company assesses growth and market demands in India. Company must decide between a products acquisition or developing a service business. Students need to be aware of different country conditions, demands on implementation of different...
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Macomber, John D., and Rachna Tahilyani. "Schneider Electric: Becoming the Global Specialist in Energy Management." Harvard Business School Case 212-082, February 2012. (Revised April 2017.)
- June 2010 (Revised September 2013)
- Case
IDFC India: Infrastructure Investment Intermediaries
By: John D. Macomber and Viraal Balsari
Indian financial intermediary matching international capital to local infrastructure decides how to balance range of services, risk-adjusted return, margin pressure, and nation building. IDFC was chartered with partial ownership from the Indian government to help...
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Keywords:
Investment;
Infrastructure;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Mission and Purpose;
State Ownership;
Business and Government Relations;
Business and Shareholder Relations;
Partners and Partnerships;
Financial Services Industry;
India
Macomber, John D., and Viraal Balsari. "IDFC India: Infrastructure Investment Intermediaries." Harvard Business School Case 210-050, June 2010. (Revised September 2013.)
- January 2009 (Revised June 2014)
- Case
CityCenter (A): Vision and Design
By: A. Eugene Kohn, John D. Macomber and Ben Creo
CityCenter is a $9 billion project for MGM MIRAGE. The project's star architects have a major disagreement about a critical design issue. Bill Smith, head of the MGM MIRAGE Design Group, must resolve this issue to the satisfaction of all the project's stakeholders....
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Keywords:
Buildings and Facilities;
Cost vs Benefits;
Design;
Construction;
Projects;
Business and Stakeholder Relations;
Conflict Management;
Value Creation
Kohn, A. Eugene, John D. Macomber, and Ben Creo. "CityCenter (A): Vision and Design." Harvard Business School Case 209-052, January 2009. (Revised June 2014.)
- January 2011
- Case
A Slice of the Pie: Ruby Collins and Tenants in Common
By: John D. Macomber and Kristian Peterson
A securitized small real estate investment vehicle fails and the many individual owners have to decide how to manage or dispose of the asset. This case follows Ruby Collins, a small investor, through the logic of Section 1031 Like Kind Exchanges as well as the...
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Keywords:
Financial Instruments;
Investment;
Risk Management;
Ownership Stake;
Partners and Partnerships;
Valuation;
Real Estate Industry
Macomber, John D., and Kristian Peterson. "A Slice of the Pie: Ruby Collins and Tenants in Common." Harvard Business School Case 211-008, January 2011.
- February 2010 (Revised June 2014)
- Supplement
CityCenter (D): Financial Crisis, Grand Opening, and a New Paradigm
By: John D. Macomber and Griffin James
"CityCenter (D)" follows the (A), (B), and (C) cases with subsequent chronological events through CityCenter's grand opening in December 2009 and financial results through March 2010. The case includes a simple valuation exercise intended to explore CEO Jim Murren's...
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Keywords:
Insolvency and Bankruptcy;
Private Equity;
Games, Gaming, and Gambling;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry;
Nevada;
New Jersey
Macomber, John D., and Griffin James. "CityCenter (D): Financial Crisis, Grand Opening, and a New Paradigm." Harvard Business School Supplement 210-067, February 2010. (Revised June 2014.)
- February 2010 (Revised May 2010)
- Supplement
Bardhaman (B): Bengal Shrachi and the Township Design Decision
By: John D. Macomber and Viraal Balsari
A real estate developer in West Bengal chooses between two master plans for a 260 acre new township considering design, financing, and phasing. Two detailed master plans are considered, one with a radial design and an internal town square and one with a grid design and...
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Keywords:
Urban Development;
Construction;
Design;
Finance;
Construction Industry;
Real Estate Industry;
West Bengal
Macomber, John D., and Viraal Balsari. "Bardhaman (B): Bengal Shrachi and the Township Design Decision." Harvard Business School Supplement 210-063, February 2010. (Revised May 2010.)
- April 2009 (Revised May 2010)
- Case
Urbi and the City Licensee Managers
By: John D. Macomber and Regina Garcia-Cuellar
A leading low income housing builder in Mexico decides which prospective new local partner best extends its advantages in managing twin production lines of homes and clients. URBI has built substantial competitive advantage in the technology and culture that matches...
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Keywords:
Mortgages;
Government and Politics;
Housing;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Market Entry and Exit;
Production;
Supply Chain;
Organizational Culture;
Franchise Ownership;
Partners and Partnerships;
Competitive Advantage;
Real Estate Industry;
China;
India;
Mexico;
United States
Macomber, John D., and Regina Garcia-Cuellar. "Urbi and the City Licensee Managers." Harvard Business School Case 209-144, April 2009. (Revised May 2010.)
- February 2020
- Case
Rotoplas: Bringing More and Better Water
By: John D. Macomber and Carla Larangeira
Private companies were being turned to for potable water in the world’s megacities due to impacts of climate change including droughts and flooding. Mexico City had endured several water-related crises, with its population suffering from floods, droughts, water...
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Keywords:
Water Supply;
Water Management;
Finance;
Infrastructure;
Urban Development;
Business and Government Relations;
Latin America;
Mexico
Macomber, John D., and Carla Larangeira. "Rotoplas: Bringing More and Better Water." Harvard Business School Case 220-064, February 2020.