Skip to Main Content
HBS Home
  • About
  • Academic Programs
  • Alumni
  • Faculty & Research
  • Baker Library
  • Giving
  • Harvard Business Review
  • Initiatives
  • News
  • Recruit
  • Map / Directions
Faculty & Research
  • Faculty
  • Research
  • Featured Topics
  • Academic Units
  • …→
  • Harvard Business School→
  • Faculty & Research→
Publications
Publications
  • August 2005 (Revised February 2007)
  • Case
  • HBS Case Collection

Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery

By: William W. George, Rick Buhrman and Andrew N. McLean
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:9
ShareBar

Abstract

As the Montgomery Bus Boycott starts, the young Martin Luther King Jr. faces challenges to his leadership goals, strategic vision, and personal and family safety. Makes extensive use of King's own words and writings and builds a portrait of a young, talented, and ambitious leader about to embark on a risky and new endeavor. Traces the development of King's professional goals, his theological and political education, his young family, and his nascent professional career. Raises questions about the role of fear and uncertainty, support networks, deeply held beliefs, and professional goals in leadership decision making.

Keywords

Decision Making; Education; Values and Beliefs; Biography; Leadership; Personal Development and Career; Family and Family Relationships; Alabama

Citation

George, William W., Rick Buhrman, and Andrew N. McLean. "Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery." Harvard Business School Case 406-016, August 2005. (Revised February 2007.)
  • Educators
  • Purchase

Related Work

    • January 2025
    • Faculty Research

    Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery (B)

    By: Nien-hê Hsieh and Derek C. M. van Bever
    • August 2005 (Revised February 2007)
    • Faculty Research

    Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery

    By: William W. George, Rick Buhrman and Andrew N. McLean
Related Work
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery (B) By: Nien-hê Hsieh and Derek C. M. van Bever
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Young Minister Confronts the Challenges of Montgomery By: William W. George, Rick Buhrman and Andrew N. McLean
ǁ
Campus Map
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163
→Map & Directions
→More Contact Information
  • Make a Gift
  • Site Map
  • Jobs
  • Harvard University
  • Trademarks
  • Policies
  • Accessibility
  • Digital Accessibility
Copyright © President & Fellows of Harvard College.