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- May 1985 (Revised November 1990)
- Case
Spinnaker Software Corp.
Describes the problems faced by a company that has experienced remarkable growth, but growth which is below projections. The management must evaluate the company's position in the turbulent software industry. The two partners must then decide whether to cut back to...
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Keywords:
Decisions;
Borrowing and Debt;
Insolvency and Bankruptcy;
Profit;
Growth and Development;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Problems and Challenges;
Software;
Information Technology Industry
Stevenson, Howard H. "Spinnaker Software Corp." Harvard Business School Case 385-252, May 1985. (Revised November 1990.)
- May 1985 (Revised October 2001)
- Case
Comdisco, Inc.
By: Carliss Y. Baldwin and Rita J. Seymour
Comdisco, the largest independent dealer and lessor of computers and peripheral equipment, needs financing in order to match its market's growth of 20-30% per year. The company has access to two types of risk capital, but there are substantial costs and risks...
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Keywords:
Business or Company Management;
Strategy;
Cost vs Benefits;
Capital Structure;
Financing and Loans;
Financial Strategy;
Corporate Finance;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Computer Industry;
Distribution Industry
Baldwin, Carliss Y., and Rita J. Seymour. "Comdisco, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 285-109, May 1985. (Revised October 2001.)
- August 1984 (Revised March 1989)
- Background Note
Direct, Personal Leadership
By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. and Richard R. Ellsworth
Argues that to be effective leaders, general managers must focus on substance, not process, and aggressively combat the forces that can lead to the politicization of the organization. Examines the leader's direct role in setting and communicating goals, managing the...
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Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr., and Richard R. Ellsworth. "Direct, Personal Leadership." Harvard Business School Background Note 385-107, August 1984. (Revised March 1989.)
- April 1982 (Revised June 1993)
- Case
Hart Schaffner & Marx: The Market for Separately Ticketed Suits
Calls for a decision on whether Hart Schaffner & Marx, the nation's leading manufacturer of high quality, branded suits, should expand its product line by marketing suits that are separately ticketed (i.e., the coat, vest, and slacks are sold from individual hangers...
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Keywords:
Advertising;
Decisions;
Price;
Markets;
Distribution Channels;
Production;
Mathematical Methods;
Competitive Strategy;
Apparel and Accessories Industry
Tedlow, Richard S. "Hart Schaffner & Marx: The Market for Separately Ticketed Suits." Harvard Business School Case 582-134, April 1982. (Revised June 1993.)
- August 1981
- Case
West Point: The Cheating Incident (B)
A review of the activities following the expose of the cheating incident at West Point and leading up to the Secretary of the Army's decision on the situation.
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Keywords:
Higher Education;
Ethics;
Judgments;
Government Administration;
Public Administration Industry;
Education Industry
Schlesinger, Leonard A. "West Point: The Cheating Incident (B)." Harvard Business School Case 482-005, August 1981.
- June 1981 (Revised August 1985)
- Case
Shopfair Supermarkets (A)
By: John A. Quelch
The marketing vice president of the leading supermarket chain in a major metropolitan area has to plan his 1981 strategy in light of increasing warehouse store competition. Considers relationships with major manufacturers who are supplying warehouse stores with deal...
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Quelch, John A. "Shopfair Supermarkets (A)." Harvard Business School Case 581-158, June 1981. (Revised August 1985.)
- February 1979
- Article
Effects of External Evaluation on Artistic Creativity
By: T. M. Amabile
Examined the conditions under which the imposition of an extrinsic constraint upon performance of an activity can lead to decrements in creativity. 95 female undergraduates worked on an art activity either with or without the expectation of external evaluation. In...
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Keywords:
Creativity;
Social Psychology;
Performance Evaluation;
Motivation and Incentives;
Situation or Environment
Amabile, T. M. "Effects of External Evaluation on Artistic Creativity." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 37, no. 2 (February 1979): 221–233.
- February 1978
- Case
Sierra Log Homes, Inc. (A)
Describes the history and evolution of the log home manufacturing industry, a rapidly growing embryonic industry capitalizing on the back-to-basics lifestyle changes in the United States. Focuses on one of the leading firms in the industry, but allows a discussion of...
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Keywords:
Business or Company Management;
Change Management;
Industry Structures;
Supply and Industry;
Problems and Challenges;
Business Startups;
Business Strategy;
Manufacturing Industry;
United States
Porter, Michael E. "Sierra Log Homes, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 378-195, February 1978.
- October 1977 (Revised September 1983)
- Case
Colonial Food Services Co.
By: Michael Beer and James G. Clawson
The first case in a four-part case series which outlines the events leading up to a performance appraisal interview. Describes the background of the company.
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Beer, Michael, and James G. Clawson. "Colonial Food Services Co." Harvard Business School Case 478-005, October 1977. (Revised September 1983.)
- September 1977 (Revised April 1983)
- Case
Eugene Kirby (A)
By: Michael Beer and James G. Clawson
Describes the events leading up to an actual performance appraisal interview--the views, opinions, and attitudes of the subordinates who are to be interviewed.
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Beer, Michael, and James G. Clawson. "Eugene Kirby (A)." Harvard Business School Case 478-007, September 1977. (Revised April 1983.)
- May 1975 (Revised October 1985)
- Case
Marks and Spencer Ltd.
By: Joseph L. Bower
This business policy and retailing strategy case focuses on the unique corporate strategy and philosophy of a leading English retailer. Emphasizes expansion plans.
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Bower, Joseph L. "Marks and Spencer Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 375-358, May 1975. (Revised October 1985.)
- March 1970
- Journal Article
A Dynamic Inventory Model with Stochastic Lead Times
By: Robert S. Kaplan
Kaplan, Robert S. "A Dynamic Inventory Model with Stochastic Lead Times." Management Science 16 (March 1970): 491–507.
- 1965
- Article
Group Decision Making: A Report of an Experimental Study
By: Joseph L. Bower
When a group of people must decide on some one action, such as where shall we go out to dinner, or in an investment club which stock shall we buy, how do the individual members come to a decision that affords the best resolution of the question at hand for the group as...
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Bower, Joseph L. "Group Decision Making: A Report of an Experimental Study." Behavioral Science 10, no. 3 (1965): 277–289.
- December 1961 (Revised January 1994)
- Case
First National Bank of Westhaven (B)
Describes the events leading to deterioration of a goose farming operation.
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Hayes, Samuel L., III. "First National Bank of Westhaven (B)." Harvard Business School Case 262-006, December 1961. (Revised January 1994.)
- December 1961 (Revised January 1994)
- Case
Plowman Poultry Farm
A poultry farmer wanted to expand production greatly and sought a large extension of his line of credit from his bank in addition to his existing loan on which he had not made payment. The Board of Directors must review a detailed account of events leading to this...
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Keywords:
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Animal-Based Agribusiness;
Expansion;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Financing and Loans;
Commercial Banking;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry
Hayes, Samuel L., III. "Plowman Poultry Farm." Harvard Business School Case 262-003, December 1961. (Revised January 1994.)
- Research Summary
A Hippocratic Oath for Management
By: Nitin Nohria
The conduct of doctors is guided by the Hippocratic Oath, which provides a normative framework that shapes their identity and orientation towards society. In light of the diminished public trust in business managers, is it time for management to embrace its... View Details
- Forthcoming
- Article
Acceptance of Automated Vehicles Is Lower for Self than Others
By: Stuti Agarwal, Julian De Freitas, A. Ragnhildstveit and C. Morwedge
Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death worldwide for people aged 2–59. Nearly all deaths are due to human error. Automated vehicles could reduce mortality risks, traffic congestion, and air pollution of human-driven vehicles. However, their adoption...
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Agarwal, Stuti, Julian De Freitas, A. Ragnhildstveit, and C. Morwedge. "Acceptance of Automated Vehicles Is Lower for Self than Others." Journal of the Association for Consumer Research (forthcoming).
- Teaching Interest
Advanced Management Program
Market volatility and disruptive innovation are changing the way companies compete in every industry—and increasing the demand for business leaders who can manage globally in the age of digital transformation. Whether you are looking to move up to the executive... View Details
- Research Summary
Background
By: Gerald Zaltman
A major theme underlying most of Gerald Zaltman's research concerns the representation of thought. This includes how managers and customers represent their thinking to others and how they represent ideas and knowledge given to them. This theme finds expression in a...
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