Case Studies

We continuously publish illustrative case studies and associated teaching notes. Here, you can download an “Inspection copy” of the published case studies and submit requests for additional material to the author of the case study. You can download the original case study and teaching note from the “The Case Center” website (link in the respective case study). For information on using the case studies in teaching, please contact the author of the respective case study.

  • New Publication – Swiss Private Banks in the Age of AI

  • Kick-Off Event: New Center for Geopolitics and Corporate Strategy

  • Digital and Collaborative Innovation for Net Zero

  • Zurich Insurance Group launches AI Lab together with the Institute of Management & Strategy and ETH Zurich

  • New Publication – EXPRESS: Comprehensive vs. Speed: Investor Reactions to Due Diligence Length under Varying Industry Conditions

  • New Publication – The role of CEO integrity in M&A decision-making

  • New Publication – Artificial intelligence in adaptive strategy creation and implementation: Toward enhanced attentional control in strategy processes

  • The Effects of Diversification on Swiss Private Bank Performance

  • Klöckner & Co SE Evaluating digital transformation

  • Novartis: Reimagining Medicine

  • On

  • Clariant (C): Merger Talks and New Investors (2017-2019)

  • Clariant (B): On the Route to Profitable Growth (2011-2016)

  • Clariant (A): Steering Through Turbulent Waters (2008-2010)

  • Evolution of the ‘HOME’ Ecosystem: The Case of Helvetia

  • Clariant (D): Less is More – Becoming a Lean Organization (2020-2023)

  • Bird, Lime, & Co: Conquering the Last Mile

  • Kooperation mit dem Verein Leaderinnen Ostschweiz

  • Führungskräfte lieben McKinsey und Co. – Mit Zitaten von Prof. Lechner

  • Warum es so schwer ist, in unserer Wirtschaft menschlich zu handeln

  • White Paper – How to go about remodeling your organization? Disruption in the insurance industry

  • We won the University of St. Gallen Impact Award 2020!

  • Webinar: Strategiearbeit in Zeiten hoher Unvorhersagbarkeit

  • December 12, 2019 – Research Seminar with Associate Prof. Dr. Brent Goldfarb

  • November 21, 2019 – Research Seminar with Prof. Dr. Eero Vaara

  • A warm welcome to our new alumni from the course “Driving Financial Performance”

  • May 16, 2019 – Research Seminar with Prof. Taco Reus

  • April 25, 2019 – Research Seminar with Prof. Wouter Stam

  • April 18, 2019 – Research Seminar with Prof. Thomas Keil

  • IFB Jahresbericht 2018

  • March 28, 2019 – Research Seminar with Prof. Christopher Tucci

  • Tolle Leistung! Drei IFB-Fallstudien wurden in internationale Lehrbücher aufgenommen

  • The Management of Luxury – Second Edition out now!

  • Out now! New Book about the Professionalization of Humanitarian Organizations

  • Studentische Exkursion zur Zentrale des IKRK in Genf

  • Call for Papers! Ecosystems and platform-based business models

  • Car2go – Shaping a Mobility Ecosystem: The Case of car2go in China

  • New Competence Center at the Institute of Management – Alliances and Ecosystems

  • Award for Paper Analyzing the Challenges of Ecosystem Emergence

  • SIM Course: „Exploring Sustainability as Strategic Opportunity“ (2018)

  • Zehnder

  • Geberit

  • Forbo

  • Fresenius

  • Deloitte

  • Rieter

  • Brugg Group

  • Porsche

  • SBB

  • UBS

  • Deloitte – Unlocking the full potential of M&A

  • TÜV

  • Altana

  • Bosch

  • Hügli

  • Helvetia

  • Migros

  • KPMG (3)

  • ZF Friedrichshafen

  • Daimler AG

  • BMW

  • CEWE

  • Volvo Ocean Race

  • Vontobel

  • Tesla

  • Julius Bär

  • Allianz

  • Akris

  • Deloitte – Serial Acquirers

  • KPMG (2)

  • KPMG – The Future of Swiss Private Banking

  • Accenture

  • Nokia

  • Credit Suisse

  • Audi

  • Lufthansa

  • Daimler AG – The Electric Revolution of the Automobile

  • Apple, Microsoft and Google – Strategic Lessons From A Converging Internet Industry 2000-2010 (Case Study)

  • Klarna – Alliance Governance: Managing and Controlling Risks of an Alliance Portfolio (Case Study)

  • Tesla Motors – Business Model Configuration (Case Study)

  • Julius Bär Group – Business Model Simplicity in Turbulent Times (Case Study)

  • Volkswagen Group (Case Study)

  • Tesco vs Sainsbury – Growth Strategies and Corporate Competitiveness 1990-2007 (Case Study)

  • Siemens – Management Innovation at the Corporate Level (Case Study)

  • Helvetic Management Consulting – Growth and Strategic Renewal (Case Study)

  • General Electric – 1981-2001: Waves of strategic change (Case Study)

  • Emmi Group – Implementing Strategy with Strategic Initiatives (Case Study)

  • Allianz – The Race for new E-Business Models (Case Study)

  • Akris – Competition In The High-End Fashion Industry