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- September 2010
- Case
Angola and the Resource Curse
By: Aldo Musacchio, Eric D. Werker and Jonathan Schlefer
Since emerging from decades of conflict in 2002, Angola has been growing at a scorching double-digit rate, led by its oil industry. But the nation remains beset with seemingly intractable problems: immense inequality, low life expectancy, a non-diversified economy, and...
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Keywords:
Crime and Corruption;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Financial Crisis;
Borrowing and Debt;
Financial Institutions;
Globalized Economies and Regions;
Policy;
Government Administration;
Emerging Markets;
Natural Environment;
Angola
Musacchio, Aldo, Eric D. Werker, and Jonathan Schlefer. "Angola and the Resource Curse." Harvard Business School Case 711-016, September 2010.
- April 1995 (Revised November 1995)
- Case
Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (A)
By: Michael Beer and Gregory C. Rogers
Provides an overview of the human resource policies and practices applied by Hewlett-Packard (HP). Discusses HP's reactions as an organization to changes in its business environment. As such, it is an opportunity to analyze HP's practices, and how they have been...
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Beer, Michael, and Gregory C. Rogers. "Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (A)." Harvard Business School Case 495-051, April 1995. (Revised November 1995.)
- August 1999
- Case
Health Resources & Technology
Health Resources & Technology is an entrepreneurial company with aggressive growth goals. The company sells medical-consultation services to insurance carriers that then repackage the service with their health care policies. Founded by two Brigham & Women's Hospital...
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Keywords:
Information Technology;
Goals and Objectives;
Competitive Strategy;
Health Care and Treatment;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Health Industry
McGahan, Anita M., and Brian S. Silverman. "Health Resources & Technology." Harvard Business School Case 700-003, August 1999.
- August 2009 (Revised February 2011)
- Background Note
Managing Individual Human Capital: Research Resources
By: Boris Groysberg and Emilie Codega
This technical note provides a list of library resources for researching executives and a bibliography of books on managing one's own career.
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Keywords:
Human Resources;
Human Capital;
Leadership;
Managerial Roles;
Personal Development and Career;
Research
Groysberg, Boris, and Emilie Codega. "Managing Individual Human Capital: Research Resources." Harvard Business School Background Note 410-046, August 2009. (Revised February 2011.)
- June 2017
- Case
Veolia: Resourcing the World
By: Gautam Ahuja, Tarun Khanna, Kristina Maslauskaite and Vincent Dessain
In March 2016, Antoine Frérot, CEO of Veolia, a global environmental services provider, was undergoing an important transformation of the company. In 2013, Frérot presented a growth strategy that focused on increasing the share of industrial clients, enhancing growth...
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Keywords:
Strategy;
Circular;
Emerging Markets;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Economy
Ahuja, Gautam, Tarun Khanna, Kristina Maslauskaite, and Vincent Dessain. "Veolia: Resourcing the World." Harvard Business School Case 717-505, June 2017.
- August 1988 (Revised July 1996)
- Background Note
Note on Resource Pricing
By: David E. Bell
Keywords:
Finance
Bell, David E. "Note on Resource Pricing." Harvard Business School Background Note 189-041, August 1988. (Revised July 1996.)
- Research Summary
Managing Human Resources for Competitive Advantage
This stream of research is leading to a study of companies that are gaining competitive advantage through their ability to attract, recruit, develop, deploy, and retain superior human resources. The objective is to develop a more strategically-based and general...
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- June 1991
- Background Note
Corporate Advantage: Identifying and Exploiting Resources
By: David J. Collis
Describes the economic theory that was behind the view that resources are central to the creation of value in multibusiness corporations and identifies tests that resources must pass to become part of a firm's "distinctive competence". Describes how those resources can...
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Keywords:
Business Conglomerates;
Business or Company Management;
Resource Allocation;
Competitive Strategy;
Theory;
Value Creation
Collis, David J. "Corporate Advantage: Identifying and Exploiting Resources." Harvard Business School Background Note 391-285, June 1991.
- December 1989
- Background Note
Action Planning in Human Resource Management
Lays out a framework for action planning in human resource management. Prepared for use in the first year MBA HRM course.
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Raff, Daniel M G. "Action Planning in Human Resource Management." Harvard Business School Background Note 490-046, December 1989.
- August 2009 (Revised February 2011)
- Background Note
Managing Organizational Human Capital: Research Resources
By: Boris Groysberg and Ann Cullen
This technical note provides a list of library resources for researching various aspects of managing human capital within organizations.
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Keywords:
Human Resources;
Human Capital;
Management Practices and Processes;
Organizations;
Research
Groysberg, Boris, and Ann Cullen. "Managing Organizational Human Capital: Research Resources." Harvard Business School Background Note 410-045, August 2009. (Revised February 2011.)
- June 1991 (Revised September 1996)
- Case
Human Resource Management at American Airlines
American Airlines' strategy calls for continued growth, improvements in customer service, and cost reduction. This case examines the Human Resource Management system at American Airlines and its role in the airline's past and continued success. May be used with...
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Keywords:
Air Transportation;
Management Systems;
Human Resources;
Business Strategy;
Air Transportation Industry;
United States
Loveman, Gary W. "Human Resource Management at American Airlines." Harvard Business School Case 491-097, June 1991. (Revised September 1996.)
- November 1990 (Revised October 1994)
- Case
Apple Computer (C): The Human Resource Function
Explores how the human resource (HR) function at Apple Computer can best support the company's strategy. Describes in detail the HR function. The function is considering a reorganization at the end of the case, in response to criticism from non-HR employees and...
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Keywords:
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Organizational Culture;
Human Resources;
Business Strategy;
Computer Industry;
United States
Gibbs, Michael J. "Apple Computer (C): The Human Resource Function." Harvard Business School Case 491-043, November 1990. (Revised October 1994.)
- November 1986
- Case
Plant Resources Venture Funds
By: Ray A. Goldberg
Keywords:
Venture Capital
Goldberg, Ray A. "Plant Resources Venture Funds." Harvard Business School Case 587-094, November 1986.
- June 1991 (Revised March 1995)
- Case
Becton Dickinson (C): Human Resource Function
By: Michael Beer
The new vice president of Human Resources (HR) for Becton Dickinson must develop a strategy to reconceptualize the HR function as mandated by the CEO who has introduced formal strategic planning procedures in the organization. The teaching objective is to understand...
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Beer, Michael. "Becton Dickinson (C): Human Resource Function." Harvard Business School Case 491-154, June 1991. (Revised March 1995.)
- April 1995 (Revised November 1995)
- Supplement
Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (B)
By: Michael Beer and Gregory C. Rogers
Designed as an in-class handout as a source of further discussion of the issues.
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Beer, Michael, and Gregory C. Rogers. "Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 495-052, April 1995. (Revised November 1995.)
- October 2021
- Article
Communicating Resource Scarcity and Interpersonal Connection
By: Grant E. Donnelly, Anne V. Wilson, Ashley V. Whillans and Michael I. Norton
Consumers often cite insufficient time or money as an excuse for rejecting social invitations. We explore the effectiveness of these excuses in preserving interpersonal relationships. Six studies—including perceptions of couples planning their wedding—demonstrate that...
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Keywords:
Time;
Interpersonal Relationships;
Communication;
Money;
Relationships;
Interpersonal Communication
Donnelly, Grant E., Anne V. Wilson, Ashley V. Whillans, and Michael I. Norton. "Communicating Resource Scarcity and Interpersonal Connection." Journal of Consumer Psychology 31, no. 4 (October 2021): 726–745.
- April 1980 (Revised July 1982)
- Case
Honeywell: Human Resource Planning (A)
By: Wickham Skinner
Skinner, Wickham. "Honeywell: Human Resource Planning (A)." Harvard Business School Case 680-133, April 1980. (Revised July 1982.)
- April 1980 (Revised July 1982)
- Case
Honeywell: Human Resource Planning (B)
By: Wickham Skinner
Skinner, Wickham. "Honeywell: Human Resource Planning (B)." Harvard Business School Case 680-134, April 1980. (Revised July 1982.)
- 2013
- Chapter
Managerial Resources and Capabilities
Hugill, Andrea, and Constance Helfat. "Managerial Resources and Capabilities." In The Encyclopedia of Strategic Management, edited by Mie Augier and David J. Teece. Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.