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- January 1979 (Revised April 1986)
- Case
Hanson Industries (C)
The management of Hanson is examining its near-term cash needs and the possible longer-term generation of earnings and cash. View Details
Hayes, Samuel L., III. "Hanson Industries (C)." Harvard Business School Case 279-066, January 1979. (Revised April 1986.)
- December 1990 (Revised October 1991)
- Case
Springs Industries (Abridged)
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Springs Industries (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 691-042, December 1990. (Revised October 1991.)
- May 1982 (Revised April 1984)
- Case
Allentone Industries (A)
Sandretto, Michael J. "Allentone Industries (A)." Harvard Business School Case 182-257, May 1982. (Revised April 1984.)
- January 1976 (Revised December 1988)
- Case
Webster Industries (A)
The manufacturing manager of Webster's largest division is told to cut his managerial payroll by 15%. Provides company background data and a description of the manufacturing manager's reactions to the proposed reduction. Provides the students with an opportunity to... View Details
Thomas, R. Roosevelt, Jr. "Webster Industries (A)." Harvard Business School Case 476-110, January 1976. (Revised December 1988.)
- June 1979
- Case
Hanson Industries (D2)
By: William J. Bruns Jr. and Julie H. Hertenstein
Bruns, William J., Jr., and Julie H. Hertenstein. "Hanson Industries (D2)." Harvard Business School Case 179-222, June 1979.
- June 1979
- Case
Hanson Industries (D1)
By: William J. Bruns Jr. and Julie H. Hertenstein
Bruns, William J., Jr., and Julie H. Hertenstein. "Hanson Industries (D1)." Harvard Business School Case 179-221, June 1979.
- November 1978 (Revised June 1985)
- Case
Hanson Industries (B)
By: William J. Bruns Jr. and Julie H. Hertenstein
Provides a complete description of the processes used in preparing a budget (annual operating plan). Starting with basic product line decisions, management prepares a budget that integrates production and marketing within constraints of financial feasibility. The... View Details
Bruns, William J., Jr., and Julie H. Hertenstein. "Hanson Industries (B)." Harvard Business School Case 179-077, November 1978. (Revised June 1985.)
- March 1986 (Revised June 1986)
- Background Note
Corn Sweetener Industry
By: Michael E. Porter and John R. Wells
Porter, Michael E., and John R. Wells. "Corn Sweetener Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 386-154, March 1986. (Revised June 1986.)
- September 1975 (Revised June 1983)
- Background Note
Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries
Provides a framework for the analysis of industry structure. Identifies the major structural features that influence the profit potential in industries and some illustrative implications of these for strategy formulation. Can be used as a reference note for business... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries." Harvard Business School Background Note 376-054, September 1975. (Revised June 1983.)
- Article
Does the Scope of the Sell-Side Analyst Industry Matter? An Examination of Bias, Accuracy, and Information Content of Analyst Reports
By: Kenneth Merkley, Roni Michaely and Joseph Pacelli
We examine changes in the scope of the sell-side analyst industry and whether these changes impact information dissemination and the quality of analysts’ reports. Our findings suggest that changes in the number of analysts covering an industry impact analyst... View Details
Keywords: Analyst Industry; Sell-side Analysts; Analyst Reports; Finance; Analysis; Information; Reports; Quality; Financial Services Industry
Merkley, Kenneth, Roni Michaely, and Joseph Pacelli. "Does the Scope of the Sell-Side Analyst Industry Matter? An Examination of Bias, Accuracy, and Information Content of Analyst Reports." Journal of Finance 72, no. 3 (June 2017): 1285–1334.
- March 1979 (Revised June 1983)
- Background Note
Note on the Microwave Oven Industry
Describes the U.S. consumer market for microwave cooking products in 1978. A slowdown in market growth presents several strategy issues for industry participants. View Details
Buzzell, Robert D. "Note on the Microwave Oven Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 579-185, March 1979. (Revised June 1983.)
- Web
Industry Information - Alumni
Careers Industry Information Careers Industry Information Want to know the latest in your respective industry? Are you researching before a big interview? We've compiled resources to help you stay current. +... View Details
- April 2003 (Revised January 2004)
- Case
Music Industry and the Internet, The
By: Bharat N. Anand and Estelle S. Cantillon
Discusses the impact of the Internet on the music industry from 1990 through 2003. Discusses the technology, new business models, and record companies' moves. Provides the necessary background to discuss such matters as well as to assess the strategies of the five... View Details
Anand, Bharat N., and Estelle S. Cantillon. "Music Industry and the Internet, The." Harvard Business School Case 703-513, April 2003. (Revised January 2004.)
- 27 Jul 2021
- Video
Venture Capital Industry Spotlight
- 24 Jun 2021
- Video
Private Equity Industry Spotlight
- 23 Aug 2021
- Video
Health Care Industry Spotlight
- September 1999 (Revised November 2002)
- Background Note
Indian Software Industry in 2002, The
The Indian software industry, growing at more than 50% per annum and largely dependent on exports of services and products, is one of the few industries in that country considered to be globally competitive. This note allows a discussion of the uses and limits of... View Details
Keywords: Geographic Location; Competition; Applications and Software; Globalization; Information Technology Industry; India
Ghemawat, Pankaj. "Indian Software Industry in 2002, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 700-036, September 1999. (Revised November 2002.)
- October 2004 (Revised February 2005)
- Case
John Moran and the Orthopedics Industry
Reviews John Moran's 25-year career in the orthopedic industry and his current decision whether to start a hand and foot surgery company. View Details
Keywords: Business Startups; Decision Choices and Conditions; Personal Development and Career; Health Industry
Hamermesh, Richard G. "John Moran and the Orthopedics Industry." Harvard Business School Case 805-026, October 2004. (Revised February 2005.)
- 28 Jun 2021
- Video
Social Enterprise Industry Spotlight
- April 1995 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Disposable Diaper Industry in 1994, The
By: Stephen P. Bradley and Takia Mahmood
Updates the developments in the disposable diaper industry from 1984 to 1994. The key issue is Procter & Gamble's response to the continuing erosion of market share. View Details
Bradley, Stephen P., and Takia Mahmood. "Disposable Diaper Industry in 1994, The ." Harvard Business School Case 795-142, April 1995. (Revised March 1998.)