Lubrizol is the world leader in lubricant additive technology. Lubricant additives are special chemicals designed to enhance the performance of lubricant oils and greases, and the performance of fuels. The product development process involves the formulation of new additive mixtures, and...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case (UVA-G-0347), the student decides to acquire his own business, and he...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case (UVA-G-0347), the student decides to acquire his own business, and he...

This series of cases follows a Darden student's career decision and tracks his search process for an acquisition candidate in the retail industry. The A case (UVA-G-0346) considers the student's career choice. In the B case, the student decides to acquire his own business, and he must construct...

The B case (see also the A case, F-1145) describes the plan of the Equitable Companies to sell a 20 percent interest in Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) via an equity carve-out in an initial public offering (IPO), and presents students the task of pricing DLJ's shares in the IPO. The company...

This case describes the situation facing the new president of Mexico in December 1982: internal and external economic problems have crippled the country. The student is given the opportunity to analyze the problem, its sources, and development, and to recommend economic and political solutions...

This note is an experiential exercise designed for 240 students divided into eight companies of 30. The exercise uses minimal setup yet explores issues of leadership, organizational design, organizational change, and building a learning organization. It is designed for a five-hour session...

Tom Jenkins, manager of the filling line for Amore Frozen Foods' beef-noodle-casserole product, must determine the proper fill rate and production rate for three filling machines. An on-line simulation requires the student to perform a number of tests using statistical design of experiments to...

This note is an experiential exercise designed for 240 students divided into eight companies of 30. The exercise uses minimal setup yet explores issues of leadership, organizational design, organizational change, and building a learning organization. It is designed for a five-hour session...

In the summer of 2001, the online travel sector was one of the few bright spots for both the airlines and the dot-com sectors. Two online travel agencies emerged as the clear leaders: Travelocity and Expedia. However, just as they had established themselves as the top-tier of online travel...