Case | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2010 version)

Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein

by Linda A. Hill and Dana Teppert
 

Abstract

Sanford C. Bernstein, a premier sell-side research firm, is expanding globally and has recently opened an office in Hong Kong. Global Director of Research Robert van Brugge must consider how best to organize the firm's research department to enhance cross-sector and cross-geography collaboration among the senior research analysts in order to adapt to the challenging realities of global expansion in the financial services industry.

Keywords: Change Management; Talent and Talent Management; Globalized Firms and Management; Knowledge Sharing; Leading Change; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Design; Research; Financial Services Industry; Hong Kong;

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Citation:

Hill, Linda A., and Dana Teppert. "Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein." Harvard Business School Case 411-051, July 2012. (Revised from original October 2010 version.)

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  1. Case | HBS Case Collection | 2010 (Revised from original 2010 version)

    Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein (A) (Abridged)

    Linda A. Hill and Dana Teppert

    Sanford C. Bernstein, a premier sell-side research firm, is expanding globally, and has recently opened an office in Hong Kong. Global Director of Research Robert van Brugge must consider how best to organize the firm's research department to enhance cross-sector and cross-geography collaboration among the senior research analysts in order to adapt to the challenging realities of global expansion in the financial services industry.

    Keywords: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Globalized Firms and Management; Organizational Structure; Expansion; Financial Services Industry; Hong Kong;

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    Hill, Linda A., and Dana Teppert. "Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein (A) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 411-063, December 2010. (Revised from original October 2010 version.)
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    Linda A. Hill and Dana Teppert

    Sanford C. Bernstein, a premier sell-side research firm, is expanding globally, and has recently opened an office in Hong Kong. Global Director of Research Robert van Brugge must consider how best to organize the firm's research department to enhance cross-sector and cross-geography collaboration among the senior research analysts in order to adapt to the challenging realities of global expansion in the financial services industry.

    Keywords: Leadership; Problems and Challenges; Global Strategy; Perspective; Adaptation; Expansion; Organizational Culture; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Financial Services Industry; Hong Kong;

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    Hill, Linda A., and Dana Teppert. "Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein (B) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-066, October 2010.
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  3. Case | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2010 version)

    Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein

    Linda A. Hill and Dana Teppert

    Sanford C. Bernstein, a premier sell-side research firm, is expanding globally and has recently opened an office in Hong Kong. Global Director of Research Robert van Brugge must consider how best to organize the firm's research department to enhance cross-sector and cross-geography collaboration among the senior research analysts in order to adapt to the challenging realities of global expansion in the financial services industry.

    Keywords: Change Management; Talent and Talent Management; Globalized Firms and Management; Knowledge Sharing; Leading Change; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Design; Research; Financial Services Industry; Hong Kong;

    Citation:

    Hill, Linda A., and Dana Teppert. "Global Expansion at Sanford C. Bernstein." Harvard Business School Case 411-051, July 2012. (Revised from original October 2010 version.)
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