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- April 1983 (Revised June 2003)
- Case
Shouldice Hospital Limited
By: James L. Heskett
Various proposals are set forth for expanding the capacity of the hospital. In assessing them, serious consideration has to be given to the culture of the organization and the importance of preserving it in a service delivery system. In addition to issues of capacity... View Details
- March 1983 (Revised November 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America: Financial Analysis
- January 1983 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America (A)
By: W. Carl Kester
HCAs ratio of debt to total capital is approaching 70%, jeopardizing its single-A bond rating. Students must determine an appropriate target debt ratio for HCA in light of its growth objectives, its acquisition strategy and its changing regulatory environment. View Details
- January 1983 (Revised February 1988)
- Case
Hospital Corp. of America (B)
By: W. Carl Kester
Focuses on HCAs financing options for reaching its target capital structure. The options include new equity conversion of convertible debentures, a debt-for-equity swap, the sale of assets, and fixed-rate debt. Students must address the problem of market timing and... View Details
- January 1983 (Revised March 1984)
- Case
Hospital Affiliates International, Inc. and the Hospital Management Industry (Condensed)
Keywords: Health Industry
- October 1982 (Revised May 1992)
- Case
Johnson & Johnson: The Tylenol Tragedy
In October 1982, Johnson & Johnson was confronted with a major crisis when seven deaths were attributed to poisoned Tylenol. The case reviews the facts as known a week after the incident occurred, and raises a wide range of questions regarding consumer behavior,... View Details
- January 1982
- Background Note
Proprietary Hospital Industry, Background Note
- January 1982
- Case
Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions
By: David E. Bell and Kuljot Singh
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (A)
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (B)
- July 1981 (Revised October 1992)
- Case
Chipman-Union, Inc.: Odor-Eaters Socks
By: John A. Quelch
The company is considering whether or not to introduce a branded line of men's athletic socks. Considers a preliminary marketing program, including supermarket and drug store distribution. View Details
- March 1980 (Revised March 1981)
- Case
General Health Co.
By: Joseph L. Bower
Keywords: Health Industry
- April 1978 (Revised May 1993)
- Teaching Note