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Wastewater Recycling: Public Relations for a Controversial Technology
Authors: Shotts, Kenneth W.; Jhina, Ashish; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business
Publication Year: 2012
Recycling wastewater into potable water is attractive in many situations. However, this alternative has not always been successful-in some cases, public opposition has defeated recycling plans, while public concerns have been successfully addressed in others. This case gives an overview of water supply issues and examples of successful and unsuccessful attempts to implement recycling programs.
Water Funds: Financing Nature's Ability to Protect Water Supplies
Authors: Plambeck, Erica; Daily, Gretchen; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2011
This case introduces the concept of ecosystem services (the role that natural ecosystems play in sustaining and fulfilling human life) and payment for ecosystem services (PES), in which stakeholders pay in order to preserve or restore the ability of nature to provide these services. It describes water funds and other PES arrangements, as well as some of the challenges that water funds face.
JetBlue Airways: A New Beginning
Authors: Hoyt, David W.; O'Reilly, Charles A.; Rao, Hayagreeva; Sulkowicz, Kerry J.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business
Publication Year: 2010
An ice storm at JFK airport on February 14, 2007 caused 1,195 flights to be cancelled over a six day period, and stranded several planes on the taxiway for many hours. JetBlue, previously viewed as one of the best airlines (if not the best) for customer service, took extensive criticism from the public, press, and Congress. The company instituted a program that utilized the talents of more than 200 employees to address these problems.
San Diego Padres: PETCO Park as a Catalyst for Urban Redevelopment
Authors: Foster, George; Davila, Antonio; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2008
The case is used to discuss ways in which, by thinking beyond the immediate objective of building a new stadium, professional sports team owners can reap economic benefits from redevelopment and obtain public support.
Employee Recognition at Intuit
Authors: Rao, Hayagreeva; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2008
The case provides the basis for a discussion of employee engagement and motivation, and the use of a formal employee recognition system to enhance employee performance.
Acumen Fund and WaterHealth International: The Role of Venture Philanthropy
Authors: Meehan, William F.; Healey, Jane; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2007
The Acumen Fund provides modest amounts of capital, combined with business expertise, to help build enterprises that would serve the poor. The case describes the fund's approach to helping address water resource problems in developing countries.
X PRIZE Foundation
Authors: Hoyt, David W.; Phills, James A., Jr.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2007
After the success of the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE competition, Peter Diamandis, founder and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation considered the future of the foundation. The foundation chose to work on developing 10-15 prize competitions in fields including space, medicine and genomics, energy and transportation, education, and other social challenges.
FedEx and Environmental Defense
Authors: Plambeck, Erica; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Harvard Business School Publishing
Publication Year: 2007
This case discusses the obstacles in bringing a hybrid truck to market, the role of government in encouraging development of cleaner more fuel-efficient vehicles, and the role of Environmental Defense as a facilitator of positive corporate impact on the environment.
Rite-Solutions
Authors: Rao, Hayagreeva; Hoyt, David W.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2006
The Rite-Solutions culture was based on trust and collaboration, with a desire to tap into the creativity of the entire organization. The founders tried a number of methods to involve employees in innovation, which became more difficult as the company grew and added remote offices. This case focuses on the relationship between culture and innovation, and the ways in which companies can stimulate innovation.
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