How can a firm avoid a failed acquisition—i.e., one in which it does not recover its costs?
Strategy
In 2008, in the midst of a financial crisis and a credit freeze, how can a CFO of a private-label credit division convince others to pursue a bold acquisition plan?
Is an LBO deal for a highly levered diversified gaming company worth the risk?
How should a firm with the stated goal of identifying and developing renewable energy projects determine the potential financial returns of a wind farm project?
How should the management of a highly successful chain of beauty institutes respond to operational challenges in the face of rapid growth?
What role did ineffective leadership at BP Oil—both at the CEO and board level—play in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill?
What elements are critical to the design of a teacher incentive program for the City of New York?
A merger of youth entertainment powerhouses is being recommended: Should Marvel's board accept Disney's offer?
Should a global investment management firm get behind a new Israeli finance company led by a bold entrepreneur with an impressive, but short, track record?
Should a global bank eager to build new business relationships in Asia offer a loan to a new state-run coal company in Vietnam?