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Abstract

After the compostable fabric is developed, produced, and marketed, Rohner''s supplier of ramie yarn, an essential component of the fabric, goes bankrupt. Kalin must choose among four mills that have the technical capability to produce ramie, each of which has strengths and weaknesses. In analyzing these choices, students must use decision-analysis tools and review the decisions of the A, B, and C cases. See also UVA-E-0107, UVA-E-0108, UVA-E-0110, and UVA-E-0147.
Location:
Switzerland
Industry:
Textiles
Size:
USD40 million
Other setting(s):
1990-1996
Teaching note
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Reference no. UVA-E-0107TN
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 24 pages
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Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0107
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Futures; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case
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Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0108
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Futures; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case
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Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0110
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case; International; Alternative business issue or setting; Diverse protagonist; Nationality; Environmental
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Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0147
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1998
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Social responsibility; International; Alternative business issue or setting; Diverse protagonist; Gender (female protagonist); Nationality; Environmental; Diversity issues
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Abstract

After the compostable fabric is developed, produced, and marketed, Rohner''s supplier of ramie yarn, an essential component of the fabric, goes bankrupt. Kalin must choose among four mills that have the technical capability to produce ramie, each of which has strengths and weaknesses. In analyzing these choices, students must use decision-analysis tools and review the decisions of the A, B, and C cases. See also UVA-E-0107, UVA-E-0108, UVA-E-0110, and UVA-E-0147.

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Location:
Switzerland
Industry:
Textiles
Size:
USD40 million
Other setting(s):
1990-1996

Related

Teaching note
-
Reference no. UVA-E-0107TN
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 24 pages
View full details
Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0107
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Futures; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case
View full details
Compact case
Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0108
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Futures; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case
View full details
Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0110
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1997
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Ethical issues; Manufacturing strategy; International case; Environmental case; International; Alternative business issue or setting; Diverse protagonist; Nationality; Environmental
View full details
Case
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Reference no. UVA-E-0147
Subject category: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Authors: Patricia H Werhane (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia); Michael E Gorman (School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia); Matthew M Mehalik (University of Virginia)
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Published in: 1998
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Environmental issues; Social responsibility; International; Alternative business issue or setting; Diverse protagonist; Gender (female protagonist); Nationality; Environmental; Diversity issues
View full details