Case | HBS Case Collection | 2001 (Revised from original 2001 version)

Range, The (A)

by Kathleen L. McGinn, Tracy Thompson and Michael Smith
 

Abstract

Reveals the potential benefits and pitfalls of reorganization into teams in order to respond to environmental change. Takes place in the newsroom of a metropolitan daily newspaper. Both management and employees struggle to find new balance after a major restructuring into teams upsets the tasked-based and personal relationships in the newsroom.

Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Groups and Teams; Restructuring; Balance and Stability; Organizational Structure; Business Processes; Journalism and News Industry;

Format: Print 16 pages Purchase

Citation:

McGinn, Kathleen L., Tracy Thompson, and Michael Smith. "Range, The (A)." Harvard Business School Case 801-330, March 2001. (Revised from original January 2001 version.)

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    Range, The (B)

    Kathleen L. McGinn, Tracy Thompson and Michael P. Smith

    Supplements the (A) case.

    Keywords: Journalism and News Industry;

    Citation:

    McGinn, Kathleen L., Tracy Thompson, and Michael P. Smith. "Range, The (B)." Harvard Business School Case 801-331, March 2001. (Revised from original March 2001 version.)
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Kathleen L. McGinn
Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration
Chair, Doctoral Programs
Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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