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    J. Ronald Fox

    Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus

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    Dr. Fox is a member of the Harvard Business School faculty where his research deals with the management of large engineering and construction projects. He has taught courses in project management, competition and strategy, defense and aerospace marketing, and business-government relations. He holds a B.S. degree, cum laude, in physics, from LeMoyne College, and M.A., M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.

    Dr. Fox has served as Assistant Secretary of the Army, where he was the senior government official responsible for Army procurement, contracting, and logistics. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. His work in these governmental positions earned him the Exceptional Civilian Service Award from the Air Force and the Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest decoration for public service awarded by the Department of the Army. In 2004 he was named senior advisor on acquisition to the Department of Defense Acquisition History Project.

    Prior to joining the Harvard faculty, Dr. Fox served four years as a Naval Officer and later as co-founder and executive vice president of Management Systems Corporation--a consulting firm specializing in project planning and control, subsequently acquired by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company. While with Management Systems Corporation, Dr. Fox also served as project manager for the design and pilot test of the Navy's Polaris Program cost planning and control system, introducing the work package costing concept to large engineering development programs. That concept has been adopted as a standard planning and control tool by the Department of Defense, NASA, and by large commercial development and construction projects.

    He is author of several articles and books, including: Managing Business-Government Relations, Richard D. Irwin, Inc; The Defense Management Challenge: Weapons Acquisition, Harvard Business School Press; Arming America: How the U.S. Buys Weapons, Harvard University Press; Critical Issues in the Defense Acquisition Culture, Defense Systems Management College; and Challenges in Managing Large Projects, Defense Acquisition University Press. Dr. Fox received the Award For Excellence from the American Society of Military Comptrollers for his article on "Reforming the Defense Acquisition Process" appearing in the U. S. GAO Journal.

    In 1983, Dr. Fox was appointed faculty chairman of the Harvard General Management Area and in 1985 to the Tiampo Chair of Business Administration. In June 2001 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Harvard Business School.

    Dr. Fox has served on the U.S. Comptroller General's Research and Education Advisory Panel, been a member of the Executive Board of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), served as chair of the DAU Board of Visitors, as trustee of the Logistics Management Institute and the Aerospace Corporation, and as director of the American Society for Macro Engineering. He has also been President of the Armed Forces Management Association and has served as consultant to the U.S. Department of Justice and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In 2006 he was named to the Defense Acquisition University Hall of Fame.

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    Books

    1. Book | 2012

      Defense Acquisition Reform, 1960-2009: An Elusive Goal

      J. Ronald Fox, David Allen, Walton Moody and Philip Shiman

      Keywords: Contemporary History;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, David Allen, Walton Moody, and Philip Shiman. Defense Acquisition Reform, 1960-2009: An Elusive Goal. U.S. Government Printing Office, 2012.
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    2. Book | 2006

      Challenges in Managing Large Projects

      J. Ronald Fox and Donn B. Miller

      Keywords: Problems and Challenges; Projects; Management;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Donn B. Miller. Challenges in Managing Large Projects. Washington, D.C.: Defense Acquisition University Press, 2006.
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    3. Book | 1994

      Critical Issues in the Defense Acquisition Culture: Government and Industry Views from the Trenches

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: War; Government and Politics;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Critical Issues in the Defense Acquisition Culture: Government and Industry Views from the Trenches. Washington, D.C.: Defense Systems Management College, 1994.
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    4. Book | 1988

      Defense Management Challenge: Weapons Acquisition

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Management; Problems and Challenges; War;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Defense Management Challenge: Weapons Acquisition. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1988.
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    5. Book | 1982

      Managing Business-Government Relations: Cases and Notes on Business-Government Problems

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Management; Business Ventures; Government and Politics; Relationships; Information; Cases; Problems and Challenges;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Managing Business-Government Relations: Cases and Notes on Business-Government Problems. Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1982.
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    6. Manual | 1982

      Teacher's Manual for Managing Business-Government Relations

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Management; Relationships; Government and Politics; Business Ventures;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Teacher's Manual for Managing Business-Government Relations. Richard D. Irwin, 1982.
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    7. Book | 1974

      Arming America: How the U.S. Buys Weapons

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: War;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Arming America: How the U.S. Buys Weapons. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1974.
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    8. Published Proceedings | 1970

      Defense Industry Contract Financing and Profit Policy

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Finance; Profit; Policy;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. Defense Industry Contract Financing and Profit Policy. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1970. (J. Ronald Fox-Chairman, Leonard Spacek-Vice Chairman.)
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    Journal Articles

    1. Article | National Defense |

      The Long-Missing Essential Ingredient in Acquisition Reform

      J. Ronald Fox and Edward Hirsch (Defense Acquisition Univ.)

      Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Edward Hirsch (Defense Acquisition Univ.). "The Long-Missing Essential Ingredient in Acquisition Reform." National Defense (July 2008).
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    2. Article | National Defense |

      A-12 Termination Sets Harmful Precedent for Defense Programs

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Programs;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "A-12 Termination Sets Harmful Precedent for Defense Programs." National Defense (2003).
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    3. Article | Inside the Pentagon |

      Unreasonable Pressures on Defense Program Managers

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Management;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Unreasonable Pressures on Defense Program Managers." Inside the Pentagon (October 1994).
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    4. Article | GAO Journal |

      Training the Wise Buyer

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Customers;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Training the Wise Buyer." Training the Wise Buyer. GAO Journal 24, no. 7 (fall 1989).
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    5. Article | New York Times |

      Why the Military Can't Learn to Shop

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Learning;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Why the Military Can't Learn to Shop." New York Times (September 4, 1988).
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    6. Article | Los Angeles Times |

      Private Industry's Lessons for the Pentagon

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Learning; Government and Politics;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Private Industry's Lessons for the Pentagon." Los Angeles Times (July 31, 1988).
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    7. Article | Governance |

      The Troubles of Procurement

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Problems and Challenges;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "The Troubles of Procurement." Governance (spring 1985).
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    8. Article | Harvard Business Review |

      Revamping the Business of National Defense

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Revamping the Business of National Defense." Harvard Business Review 62, no. 5 (September–October 1984).
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    9. Article | Technology in Society |

      Evaluating Management of Large, Complex Projects; A Framework for Analysis

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Management; Framework; Theory;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Evaluating Management of Large, Complex Projects; A Framework for Analysis." Technology in Society 6 (1984).
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    10. Article | Harvard Business Review |

      Breaking the Regulatory Deadlock

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Breaking the Regulatory Deadlock." Harvard Business Review 59, no. 6 (November–December 1981).
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    11. Article | Army Logistician |

      Funds Control Versus Cost Control

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Cost; Money;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Funds Control Versus Cost Control." Army Logistician 3, no. 3 (May–June 1971).
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    Book Chapters

    1. Chapter | American Defense Annual | 1989

      Obstacles to Improving the Defense Acquisition Process

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Contracts; Acquisition; Performance Improvement;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Obstacles to Improving the Defense Acquisition Process." Chap. 9 in American Defense Annual. Lexington Books, 1989.
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    Working Papers

    1. Working Paper | HBS Working Paper Series | 2012

      Defense Acquisition Reform, 1960–2009: An Elusive Goal

      J. Ronald Fox, David Allen, Thomas Lassman, Walton Moody and Philip Shiman

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, David Allen, Thomas Lassman, Walton Moody, and Philip Shiman. "Defense Acquisition Reform, 1960–2009: An Elusive Goal." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 11–120, May 2011. (Revised May 2012.)
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    Cases and Teaching Materials

    1. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1989

      Development and Production of Missiles and Ships

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Production; Planning;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Development and Production of Missiles and Ships." Harvard Business School Case 390-053, November 1989.
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    2. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1989

      Twelve Mini-Case Studies of Defense Acquisition

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Acquisition;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Twelve Mini-Case Studies of Defense Acquisition." Harvard Business School Case 390-054, November 1989.
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    3. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1989

      Problems in the Development and Manufacture of Defense Systems

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Problems in the Development and Manufacture of Defense Systems." Harvard Business School Background Note 390-055, November 1989.
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    4. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1989

      R. Fox Testimony Before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "R. Fox Testimony Before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee." Harvard Business School Background Note 390-081, November 1989.
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    5. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1989

      Reforming Defense Acquisition: Dealing with Persistent Management Problems

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Reforming Defense Acquisition: Dealing with Persistent Management Problems." Harvard Business School Background Note 390-082, November 1989.
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    6. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1988

      Productivity on Missile Development Program 309

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Productivity on Missile Development Program 309." Harvard Business School Case 388-119, March 1988.
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    7. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1985

      How Management in Government Differs from Business

      J. Ronald Fox and Paul Morrison

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Paul Morrison. "How Management in Government Differs from Business." Harvard Business School Background Note 386-085, October 1985.
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    8. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1984

      Informal Networks: Keys to Successful Management

      J. Ronald Fox and Paul E. Morrison

      Keywords: Social and Collaborative Networks; Management; Success;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Paul E. Morrison. "Informal Networks: Keys to Successful Management." Harvard Business School Background Note 385-153, September 1984.
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    9. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1983 (Revised from original version)

      Chain Saws (A)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Chain Saws (A)." Harvard Business School Case 382-086, May 1983. (Revised from original April 1982 version.)
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    10. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1982

      Government Relations at TRW, Inc. (A)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Government and Politics;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Government Relations at TRW, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 383-104, December 1982.
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    11. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1982

      Government Relations at TRW, Inc. (B)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Government Relations at TRW, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 383-105, December 1982.
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    12. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1982 (Revised from original version)

      Senator Kennedy and the Airlines

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Air Transportation Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Senator Kennedy and the Airlines." Harvard Business School Case 382-091, November 1982. (Revised from original November 1981 version.)
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    13. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1982

      Chain Saws (C)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Chain Saws (C)." Harvard Business School Case 382-088, April 1982.
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    14. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1982

      Chain Saws (B)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Chain Saws (B)." Harvard Business School Case 382-087, April 1982.
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    15. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      Work of a Regulatory Agency: The EPA and Toxic Substances

      J. Ronald Fox and Lynne O. Cabot

      Keywords: Government Administration; Environmental Sustainability; Policy; Public Administration Industry; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Lynne O. Cabot. "Work of a Regulatory Agency: The EPA and Toxic Substances." Harvard Business School Case 380-081, November 1981. (Revised from original February 1980 version.)
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    16. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      Congressman Ned Pattison

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Government and Politics;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressman Ned Pattison." Harvard Business School Case 380-113, November 1981. (Revised from original December 1979 version.)
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    17. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Role of Congress in the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making; Government and Politics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Role of Congress in the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-057, November 1981.
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    18. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-058, November 1981.
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    19. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Note on Lobbyists and Interest Groups

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Note on Lobbyists and Interest Groups." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-059, November 1981.
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    20. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      Steel Industry and Imports (A)--1977

      J. Ronald Fox and Allan Gray

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Competition; Trade; Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Allan Gray. "Steel Industry and Imports (A)--1977." Harvard Business School Case 379-041, November 1981. (Revised from original October 1978 version.)
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    21. Other Teaching and Training Material | 1981

      The Business Administrator and Government Policy - A Course Description for Teachers

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "The Business Administrator and Government Policy - A Course Description for Teachers." 1981.
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    22. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Trigger Price Mechanism

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Price;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Trigger Price Mechanism." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-033, October 1981.
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    23. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Note on Political Action Committees (PACs)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Note on Political Action Committees (PACs)." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-060, October 1981.
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    24. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Senator Edward Kennedy and the CAB, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Government and Politics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Senator Edward Kennedy and the CAB, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 382-051, September 1981.
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    25. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Allied Chemical Corp. (A), Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Teaching Note for (9-379-137).

      Keywords: Chemical Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Allied Chemical Corp. (A), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 382-024, September 1981.
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    26. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Allied Chemical Corp. (B) and (C), Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Teaching Note for (9-379-150) and (9-379-151).

      Keywords: Chemical Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Allied Chemical Corp. (B) and (C), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 382-025, September 1981.
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    27. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Consolidated Edison (A&B), Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Teaching; Information;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Consolidated Edison (A&B), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Case 382-026, September 1981.
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    28. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      RAWAN Proposal Evaluation Group, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "RAWAN Proposal Evaluation Group, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 382-008, August 1981.
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    29. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Comet Energy, Inc. (A), (B), and (C), Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Energy Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Comet Energy, Inc. (A), (B), and (C), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 382-012, August 1981.
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    30. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Steel Industry and Imports (C)--1978, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Steel Industry and Imports (C)--1978, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-230, July 1981.
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    31. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Framework for Analyzing Government Involvement in Business

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Framework for Analyzing Government Involvement in Business." Harvard Business School Background Note 381-188, June 1981.
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    32. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Contract and Consensus at General Motors--1900-1984, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business History; Contracts; Auto Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Contract and Consensus at General Motors--1900-1984, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-203, June 1981.
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    33. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Work of a Regulatory Agency: The EPA and Toxic Substances TN

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Work of a Regulatory Agency: The EPA and Toxic Substances TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-207, June 1981.
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    34. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Steel Industry and Imports (A)--1977, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Steel Industry and Imports (A)--1977, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-209, June 1981.
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    35. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Congressman Ned Pattison, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressman Ned Pattison, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-210, June 1981.
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    36. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Procter & Gamble and the Federal Trade Commission TN

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Consumer Products Industry; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Procter & Gamble and the Federal Trade Commission TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-212, June 1981.
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    37. Teaching Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Steel Industry and Imports (B)--1978, Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Steel Industry and Imports (B)--1978, Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 381-213, June 1981.
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    38. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      RAWAN Proposal Evaluation Group

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "RAWAN Proposal Evaluation Group." Harvard Business School Case 380-147, April 1981. (Revised from original February 1980 version.)
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    39. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      Structure of the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making; Government and Politics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Structure of the U.S. Government Decision-Making Process." Harvard Business School Background Note 381-022, April 1981. (Revised from original October 1980 version.)
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    40. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 1981 (Revised from original version)

      Note on Government Contracting and Methods of Government Procurement

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Contracts; Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Note on Government Contracting and Methods of Government Procurement." Harvard Business School Background Note 381-026, April 1981. (Revised from original October 1980 version.)
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    41. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1981

      Comet Energy, Inc. (C)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Energy Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Comet Energy, Inc. (C)." Harvard Business School Case 381-137, March 1981.
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    42. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1980 (Revised from original version)

      Consolidated Edison (A&B)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Utilities Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Consolidated Edison (A&B)." Harvard Business School Case 380-076, October 1980. (Revised from original November 1979 version.)
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    43. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1980 (Revised from original version)

      Gulf Oil Corp. and the United States Government (A)

      J. Ronald Fox and Allan Grey

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Allan Grey. "Gulf Oil Corp. and the United States Government (A)." Harvard Business School Case 379-048, September 1980. (Revised from original February 1979 version.)
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    44. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1980 (Revised from original version)

      Orbiting Space Observatory

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Aerospace Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Orbiting Space Observatory." Harvard Business School Case 380-146, September 1980. (Revised from original February 1980 version.)
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    45. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1980 (Revised from original version)

      Steel Industry and Imports (C)--1978

      J. Ronald Fox and Allan Gray

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Competition; Trade; Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Allan Gray. "Steel Industry and Imports (C)--1978." Harvard Business School Case 379-043, September 1980. (Revised from original October 1978 version.)
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    46. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1980 (Revised from original version)

      Procter & Gamble and the Federal Trade Commission

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Procter & Gamble and the Federal Trade Commission." Harvard Business School Case 380-077, September 1980. (Revised from original November 1979 version.)
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    47. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1979 (Revised from original version)

      Steel Industry and Imports (B)--1978

      J. Ronald Fox and Allan Gray

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Competition; Trade; Steel Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Allan Gray. "Steel Industry and Imports (B)--1978." Harvard Business School Case 379-042, October 1979. (Revised from original October 1978 version.)
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    48. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1979

      Gulf Oil Corp. and the United States Government (B)

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Business History; Energy; Energy Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Gulf Oil Corp. and the United States Government (B)." Harvard Business School Case 379-114, February 1979.
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    49. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1967

      F-237

      J. Ronald Fox and R. Lorette

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and R. Lorette. "F-237." Harvard Business School Case 368-037, November 1967.
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    Presentations

    1. Conference Presentation

      Evaluating the Management of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Project

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Management; Projects; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Evaluating the Management of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Project." .
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    2. Keynote Speech | 10 Sep 2001

      Keynote Address, Defense Acquisition History Symposium

      J. Ronald Fox

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Keynote Address, Defense Acquisition History Symposium." Defense Acquisition History Symposium, Defense Acquisition History Project Series, U.S. Army Center of Military History, McLean, VA, September 10, 2001.
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    Other Publications and Materials

    1. Other Unpublished Work | 2001

      Keynote Address - Defense Acquisition History Symposium

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: History; National Security;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Keynote Address - Defense Acquisition History Symposium." September 2001.
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    2. Other Unpublished Work | 1996

      Testimony on Managing the Trans Alaska Pipeline System

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Energy; Management; Energy Industry; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Testimony on Managing the Trans Alaska Pipeline System." U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C., August 1996.
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    3. Other Unpublished Work | 1992

      Productivity on Missile Development Program 309 - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Performance Productivity; National Security; Decision Making; Aerospace Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Productivity on Missile Development Program 309 - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." January 1992.
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    4. Other Unpublished Work | 1990

      Congressional Testimony on Defense Acquisition Reform - U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, Investigations Subcommittee

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Contracts; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Business and Government Relations; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressional Testimony on Defense Acquisition Reform - U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, Investigations Subcommittee." U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., April 1990.
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    5. Other Unpublished Work | 1989

      The Development and Production of Missiles and Ships - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Ship Transportation; Product Development; Production; Decision Making; National Security; Aerospace Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "The Development and Production of Missiles and Ships - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." December 1989.
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    6. Other Unpublished Work | 1989

      Twelve Mini-Case Studies of Defense Acquisition - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Contracts; Policy; Business and Government Relations;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Twelve Mini-Case Studies of Defense Acquisition - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." December 1989.
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    7. Other Unpublished Work | 1989

      Problems in the Development and Manufacture of Defense Systems - HBS Discussion Paper

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Production; Product Development; Business and Government Relations; Problems and Challenges;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Problems in the Development and Manufacture of Defense Systems - HBS Discussion Paper." November 1989.
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    8. Other Unpublished Work | 1989

      HBS Instructor's Guide to The Defense Management Challenge: See professor for copy

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Management; Problems and Challenges;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "HBS Instructor's Guide to The Defense Management Challenge: See professor for copy." June 1989.
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    9. Other Unpublished Work | 1989

      Congressional Testimony on Dealing with Persistent Acquisition Problems - U.S. Senate, Committee on Armed Services

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Government and Politics; Contracts; Problems and Challenges; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressional Testimony on Dealing with Persistent Acquisition Problems - U.S. Senate, Committee on Armed Services." U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., May 1989.
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    10. Other Unpublished Work | 1988

      Congressional Testimony on Defense Acquisition Policy - U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Acquisition Policy

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: National Security; Contracts; Policy; Business and Government Relations; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressional Testimony on Defense Acquisition Policy - U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Acquisition Policy." U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., September 1988.
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    11. Other Unpublished Work | 1988

      Congressional Testimony On Dealing with Cost Overruns and Schedule Slippages - U.S. Senate, Committee on Armed Services

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Government and Politics; Performance; Economics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congressional Testimony On Dealing with Cost Overruns and Schedule Slippages - U.S. Senate, Committee on Armed Services." U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., September 1988.
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    12. Other Unpublished Work | 1988

      Structure of the U.S. Government Decision Making Process - HBS Technical Note - See professor

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making; Government and Politics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Structure of the U.S. Government Decision Making Process - HBS Technical Note - See professor." May 1988.
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    13. Other Unpublished Work | 1987

      Testimony on Evaluating the Management of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Project

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Energy; Management; Energy Industry; California;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Testimony on Evaluating the Management of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Project." California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, CA, August 1987.
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    14. Other Unpublished Work | 1986

      Contracting for Large, Complex Projects - HBS Technical Note: See professor

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Contracts; Projects;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Contracting for Large, Complex Projects - HBS Technical Note: See professor." February 1986.
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    15. Other Unpublished Work | 1985

      The Shorham Nuclear Power Plant (A)- HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Energy; Management; Energy Industry; New York (state, US);

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "The Shorham Nuclear Power Plant (A)- HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1985.
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    16. Other Unpublished Work | 1984

      Informal Networks: Keys to Successful Management - HBS Discussion Paper

      J. Ronald Fox and Paul Edwin Morrison

      Keywords: Networks; Management Practices and Processes; Success;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Paul Edwin Morrison. "Informal Networks: Keys to Successful Management - HBS Discussion Paper." May 1984.
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    17. Other Unpublished Work | 1983

      Orbiting Space Observatory - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making; Air Transportation; Science; Air Transportation Industry; Aerospace Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Orbiting Space Observatory - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." October 1983.
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    18. Other Unpublished Work | 1982

      Teaching Note for Comet Energy (A) (B) (C) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Contracts; Business and Government Relations; National Security; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Teaching Note for Comet Energy (A) (B) (C) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Teaching Note." February 1982.
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    19. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Comet Energy (A) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and Louis B. Smith

      Keywords: Contracts; Business and Government Relations; National Security; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Louis B. Smith. "Comet Energy (A) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1981.
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    20. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Comet Energy (B) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and Louis B. Smith

      Keywords: Contracts; Business and Government Relations; National Security; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Louis B. Smith. "Comet Energy (B) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1981.
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    21. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Comet Energy (C) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and Louis B. Smith

      Keywords: Contracts; Business and Government Relations; National Security; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Louis B. Smith. "Comet Energy (C) DoD Incentive Contracting - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1981.
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    22. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Competition and Antitrust Laws - HBS Technical Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Law; Government and Politics; Competition;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Competition and Antitrust Laws - HBS Technical Note." October 1981.
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    23. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Teaching Note for Dance of Legislation - HBS Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Government Legislation;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Teaching Note for Dance of Legislation - HBS Teaching Note." September 1981.
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    24. Other Unpublished Work | 1981

      Freedom versus Regulation in a Commons - HBS Teaching Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Freedom versus Regulation in a Commons - HBS Teaching Note." September 1981.
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    25. Other Unpublished Work | 1980

      Congress Ned Pattison - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Congress Ned Pattison - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1980.
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    26. Other Unpublished Work | 1980

      Executive Branch of the U.S. Government - HBS Technical Note

      J. Ronald Fox and Lynne O. Cabot

      Keywords: Government and Politics; United States;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Lynne O. Cabot. "Executive Branch of the U.S. Government - HBS Technical Note." November 1980.
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    27. Other Unpublished Work | 1980

      Inventive Plans Related to Rawls' Theory of Justice - HBS Discussion Paper

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Innovation and Invention; Distribution; Ethics;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Inventive Plans Related to Rawls' Theory of Justice - HBS Discussion Paper." January 1980.
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    28. Other Unpublished Work | 1979

      Does Equal Opportunity Mean Equal Results - HBS Technical Note

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Equality and Inequality;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "Does Equal Opportunity Mean Equal Results - HBS Technical Note." December 1979.
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    29. Other Unpublished Work | 1979

      Fox Studios: Operating a Small Business - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and Frank S. Leonard

      Keywords: Media; Business Ventures; Operations; Decision Making; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Frank S. Leonard. "Fox Studios: Operating a Small Business - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1979.
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    30. Report | 1968

      The F-237 Program - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and Lt. Col. Richard Lorette, USAF

      Keywords: Programs; Decision Making; National Security;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and Lt. Col. Richard Lorette, USAF. "The F-237 Program - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." Report, November 1968.
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    31. Other Unpublished Work | 1967

      TFX (A) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Air Transportation; Government and Politics; National Security; Product Development; Decision Making; Air Transportation Industry; Aerospace Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "TFX (A) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1967.
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    32. Other Unpublished Work | 1967

      TFX (B) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Air Transportation; Government and Politics; National Security; Product Development; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "TFX (B) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1967.
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    33. Other Unpublished Work | 1967

      TFX (C) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Air Transportation; Government and Politics; National Security; Product Development; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "TFX (C) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1967.
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    34. Other Unpublished Work | 1967

      TFX (D) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox

      Keywords: Air Transportation; Government and Politics; National Security; Product Development; Decision Making;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald. "TFX (D) - Developing an Air Force/Navy Aircraft - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." November 1967.
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    35. Other Unpublished Work | 1961

      Radio Station WECB - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and J. Sterling Livingston

      Keywords: Media; Decision Making; Media and Broadcasting Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and J. Sterling Livingston. "Radio Station WECB - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." March 1961.
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    36. Other Unpublished Work | 1960

      Radio Station WCMF - HBS Analysis and Decision Case

      J. Ronald Fox and J. Sterling Livingston

      Keywords: Media; Decision Making; Media and Broadcasting Industry;

      Citation:

      Fox, J. Ronald, and J. Sterling Livingston. "Radio Station WCMF - HBS Analysis and Decision Case." March 1960.
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