Warren Buffett - The Investment Guru
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Case Details: |
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LDEN027 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Shipping & Handling Charges extra
ThemesCorporate Social Responsibility
Themes
Great Leaders |
| Case Length |
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17 Pages |
| Period |
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1970-2003 |
| Pub Date |
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2003 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Berkshire Hathaway group of companies |
| Industry |
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Investment |
| Countries |
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USA |
Abstract:
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The case examines the entrepreneurial skills of Warren Buffett, Chairman of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies and the world's most successful investor. Warren's childhood, his interests, and the initial years of his career are explored. The case discusses how Buffett,
'with his unparalleled investing skills,' became one of the richest men in the world. The case also explains Berkshire Hathaway group's entry into various businesses and the role played by Buffett in building Berkshire Hathaway. The case also focuses on Buffett's support of controversial issues such as, abortion and implementation of population control measures and the criticism faced by Buffett
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In the last section, the case explores the
issues related to succession planning and the future prospects
of Berkshire Hathaway after Buffett.
Issues:
» Understand the various aspects of Warren Buffett's entrepreneurial
qualities, investing skills which helped him become second richest man in the
world
» Understand the investment tenets followed by Buffett along with their
significance in the unparallel success of his empire.
Contents:
Keywords:
Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway, investor, interests, initial years, career, investing skills, Buffett, controversial issues, abortion, population control measures, succession planning, future prospects, Berkshire Hathaway.
Warren Buffett - The Investment Guru
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