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Merck: Operating Science-Based Business

By: Ananth Raman, Inga Maurer and William Schmidt
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:13
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Abstract

Merck is known for its commitment to investing in basic R&D. Are Merck's long-term investments justifiable when the firm faces extreme earnings pressure?

Keywords

Science-Based Business; Management; Research and Development; Business and Shareholder Relations; Operations; Pharmaceutical Industry; United States

Citation

Raman, Ananth, Inga Maurer, and William Schmidt. "Merck: Operating Science-Based Business." Harvard Business School Case 612-082, April 2012. (Revised May 2012.)
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Ananth Raman

Technology and Operations Management
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