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- April 2002
- Supplement
Gucci Group N.V. (C)
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Supplements the (A) case.
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Keywords:
Apparel and Accessories Industry
Yoffie, David B., and Mary Kwak. "Gucci Group N.V. (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 702-479, April 2002.
- May 1999
- Background Note
Broadband Race, The
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Surveys developments in broadband in the late 1990s, focusing on the rivalry between telecom companies deploying DSL and cable companies rolling out cable modem service. Reviews the major broadband technologies, examines the state of competition in the United States,...
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Keywords:
Technological Innovation;
Internet and the Web;
Competition;
Telecommunications Industry;
United States;
Hong Kong;
Singapore
Yoffie, David B., and Mary Kwak. "Broadband Race, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 799-106, May 1999.
- Article
Mastering Balance: How to Meet and Beat a Stronger Opponent
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Keywords:
Balance and Stability
Yoffie, David B., and Mary Kwak. "Mastering Balance: How to Meet and Beat a Stronger Opponent." California Management Review 44, no. 2 (Winter 2002): 8–24.
- April 2021
- Teaching Note
Social Media War 2021: Snap vs. Facebook vs. TikTok
By: David B. Yoffie and Daniel Fisher
This teaching note provides analysis and a teaching plan for the Social Media War 2021: Snap vs. Facebook vs. TikTok case.
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- April 2020
- Case
TiVo 2020
By: David B. Yoffie and Daniel Fisher
This short case provides an update on TiVo from 2016-2020. The case covers TiVo merger with Rovi, the turnover of several CEOs, and struggles on how to reposition its product business (the digital video recorder).
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Yoffie, David B., and Daniel Fisher. "TiVo 2020." Harvard Business School Case 720-457, April 2020.
- August 2016 (Revised May 2017)
- Case
eBay vs. Carl Icahn, 2014
By: David B. Yoffie and Eric Baldwin
This case explores Carl Icahn's attack on eBay, starting in January 2014. The case examines how John Donahoe, CEO of eBay, should respond to Icahn's demand that eBay spin off PayPal and accept Icahn's two nominees to the board of directors.
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Keywords:
Activist Shareholder;
Activist Investors;
Technology;
Strategy;
Corporate Strategy;
Investment Activism;
Financial Services Industry;
Retail Industry
Yoffie, David B., and Eric Baldwin. "eBay vs. Carl Icahn, 2014." Harvard Business School Case 717-417, August 2016. (Revised May 2017.)
- September 2011 (Revised March 2014)
- Case
Brightcove, Inc. in 2007
By: Andrei Hagiu and David B. Yoffie
Brightcove, a technology and services provider to content owners in the Internet television field, aimed to become a media distribution company in its own right. On October 30, 2006, it relaunched its Website—and, in effect, its business. With its new, consumer-facing...
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Keywords:
Competition;
Entrepreneurship;
Investment;
Diversification;
Digital Platforms;
Business Strategy;
Internet and the Web;
Business Model;
Distribution;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Hagiu, Andrei, and David B. Yoffie. "Brightcove, Inc. in 2007." Harvard Business School Case 712-424, September 2011. (Revised March 2014.)
- June 2011 (Revised March 2013)
- Case
Wal-Mart Update, 2011
By: David B. Yoffie and Renee Kim
In 2011, Wal-Mart was the world's largest company with $420 billion in sales and operations in 14 countries. Yet it found itself searching for the right growth strategy moving forward. U.S. same-store sales had declined for eight consecutive quarters and Wal-Mart was...
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Keywords:
Corporate Strategy;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Competitive Strategy;
Global Range;
Business Strategy;
Retail Industry
Yoffie, David B., and Renee Kim. "Wal-Mart Update, 2011." Harvard Business School Case 711-546, June 2011. (Revised March 2013.)
- April 2006 (Revised May 2007)
- Case
Apple Computer, 2006
By: David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind
Apple has reaped the benefits of its innovative music player, the iPod. However, its PC and server business continue to hold small market share relative to the worldwide computer over the past few years. Will the iPod lure new users to the Mac? Will Apple be able to...
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Keywords:
Technological Innovation;
Product Positioning;
Performance Evaluation;
Information Infrastructure;
Music Entertainment;
Time Management;
Information Technology Industry
Yoffie, David B., and Michael Slind. "Apple Computer, 2006." Harvard Business School Case 706-496, April 2006. (Revised May 2007.)
- August 2005 (Revised August 2006)
- Case
PalmSource 2005
By: David B. Yoffie and Barbara Mack
PalmSource is facing stiff competition from handheld, wireless handheld, and smart phone vendors in 2005. In addition, changes in leadership and corporate structure have altered its relationship with its leading customer--PalmOne. Although Palm renews its license with...
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Keywords:
Competition;
Innovation Strategy;
Alliances;
Software;
Market Participation;
Wireless Technology;
Trends;
Working Conditions;
Change Management;
Information Technology Industry;
United States
Yoffie, David B., and Barbara Mack. "PalmSource 2005." Harvard Business School Case 706-420, August 2005. (Revised August 2006.)
- September 1999
- Teaching Note
Browser Wars, 1994-1998, The TN
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Teaching Note for (9-798-094).
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Keywords:
Information Technology Industry
- May 1999
- Teaching Note
Apple Computer 1999 TN
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Teaching Note for (9-799-108).
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Keywords:
Information Technology Industry
- July 1998
- Case
Microsoft--1995 (Abridged)
By: Tarun Khanna and David B. Yoffie
Focuses on how Microsoft built one of the world's greatest franchises and poses questions about what, if anything, can stop the company. Teaching purpose: To teach building competitive advantage, the advantages of bundling, and the sustainability of competitive...
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Keywords:
Competitive Strategy;
Competitive Advantage;
Business Strategy;
Corporate Strategy;
Horizontal Integration;
Information Technology Industry;
Computer Industry
Khanna, Tarun, and David B. Yoffie. "Microsoft--1995 (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 799-003, July 1998.
- January 1995 (Revised February 1995)
- Supplement
Apple Computer 1995 (B): Competitor Updates
By: David B. Yoffie and Takia Mahmood
Updates Apple Computer--1992. Summarizes the key strategic actions of Compaq, Intel, and Microsoft.
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Yoffie, David B., and Takia Mahmood. "Apple Computer 1995 (B): Competitor Updates." Harvard Business School Supplement 795-073, January 1995. (Revised February 1995.)
- January 1995 (Revised March 1995)
- Supplement
Apple Computer 1995 (A)
By: David B. Yoffie and Takia Mahmood
Updates Apple Computer--1992. Summarizes the key strategic actions from 1992 to 1995 regarding PCs, the PowerMac, multimedia, OS licensing, and alliances with IBM.
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Yoffie, David B., and Takia Mahmood. "Apple Computer 1995 (A)." Harvard Business School Supplement 795-061, January 1995. (Revised March 1995.)
- December 1992
- Supplement
Wal-Mart Ventures into Mexico
By: David B. Yoffie and Jonathan Ginns
Introduces Wal-Mart's initial plans to enter the Mexican retail market. Designed for use with Wal-Mart Stores' Discount Operations.
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Yoffie, David B., and Jonathan Ginns. "Wal-Mart Ventures into Mexico." Harvard Business School Supplement 793-071, December 1992.
- May 2019
- Case
Elon Musk's Big Bets Update, 2019
By: David B. Yoffie and Daniel Fisher
This short case provides an update to Elon Musk's strategy and tactical moves with Tesla, Solar City, and SpaceX from 2016-2019.
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Keywords:
Electric Vehicles;
Batteries;
Solar Power;
Execution;
Space Flight;
Tesla;
SolarCity;
SpaceX;
Elon Musk;
Information Technology;
Risk and Uncertainty;
Expansion;
Renewable Energy;
Strategy;
Investment;
Manufacturing Industry;
Green Technology Industry;
Auto Industry;
Aerospace Industry;
Battery Industry
Yoffie, David B., and Daniel Fisher. "Elon Musk's Big Bets Update, 2019." Harvard Business School Case 719-512, May 2019.
- Winter 2013
- Article
The New Patent Intermediaries: Platforms, Defensive Aggregators and Super-Aggregators
By: Andrei Hagiu and David B. Yoffie
The patent market consists mainly of privately negotiated, bilateral transactions, either sales or cross-licenses, between large companies. There is no eBay, Amazon, New York Stock Exchange, or Kelley's Blue Book equivalent for patents, and when buyers and sellers do...
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Keywords:
Intellectual Property;
Platforms;
Intermediaries;
Aggregator;
Patents;
Digital Platforms;
Marketplace Matching;
Distribution Channels
Hagiu, Andrei, and David B. Yoffie. "The New Patent Intermediaries: Platforms, Defensive Aggregators and Super-Aggregators." Journal of Economic Perspectives 27, no. 1 (Winter 2013): 45–66.
- April 2009
- Article
What's Your Google Strategy?
By: Andrei Hagiu and David B. Yoffie
Hagiu, Andrei, and David B. Yoffie. "What's Your Google Strategy?" Harvard Business Review 87, no. 4 (April 2009).
- March 2007 (Revised June 2007)
- Case
Wal-Mart, 2007
By: David B. Yoffie and Michael Slind
In 2007, Wal-Mart faced challenges to its historically high growth rate. Lagging same-store sales and setbacks overseas led the company to consider strategic shifts. Wal-Mart was the world's largest retailer, but competition had become particularly acute as the company...
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Keywords:
Competition;
Management Practices and Processes;
Rural Scope;
Human Resources;
Problems and Challenges;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Globalized Firms and Management;
Marketing Strategy;
Growth Management;
Urban Scope;
Retail Industry;
United States
Yoffie, David B., and Michael Slind. "Wal-Mart, 2007." Harvard Business School Case 707-517, March 2007. (Revised June 2007.)