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Changes to Harvard University's Governing Board

By: Rakesh Khurana and Eric Baldwin
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:21 
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Abstract

This case examines the decision made by the governing board of Harvard University, known as the Harvard Corporation, to alter its size and operations. The case provides background on Harvard's history, its existing governance structure, and some of the issues that precipitated the change in its governance. It discusses the review process that led to the decision, describes the changes that were made, and examines the reasons offered for those changes.

Keywords

Organizational Structure; Organizational Change And Adaptation; Change Management; Decisions; Education Industry

Citation

Khurana, Rakesh, and Eric Baldwin. "Changes to Harvard University's Governing Board." Harvard Business School Case 411-101, June 2011.

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Rakesh Khurana

Organizational Behavior
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