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- October 1990 (Revised April 1991)
- Case
RU 486 (A)
Describes the factors faced by Roussel UCLAF, a French drug company, in deciding whether and how to market a controversial new drug, RU 486, which is often called "the French abortion pill." Roussel's decision involved its relations with the French government, its...
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Keywords:
Judgments;
Ethics;
Product Launch;
Negotiation;
Outcome or Result;
Performance;
Business and Government Relations;
Health Industry;
Pharmaceutical Industry;
France;
Germany;
United States
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "RU 486 (A)." Harvard Business School Case 391-050, October 1990. (Revised April 1991.)
- October 1993
- Case
Analyst's Dilemma (A), The
By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. and Jerry Useem
A young investment banker returns home one night to find that her roommate and best friend has been laid off from Universal Bank because Universal is shutting down its capital finance group. Her roommate makes her promise to keep this information confidential because...
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Keywords:
Ethics;
Values and Beliefs;
Leveraged Buyouts;
Conflict of Interests;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Risk and Uncertainty
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr., and Jerry Useem. "Analyst's Dilemma (A), The." Harvard Business School Case 394-056, October 1993.
- October 2000 (Revised November 2000)
- Case
New Economy Ethics: YouKnowIt.com
By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. and Kim Slack
Entrepreneur Janice Schwartz is hoping to grow her start-up company by creating a technical advisory board and compensating members with discounted company stock. Schwartz is considering six candidates that can help her online education company in a variety of ways: as...
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Keywords:
Business Startups;
Crime and Corruption;
Customers;
Entrepreneurship;
Venture Capital;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Media;
Networks;
Internet
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr., and Kim Slack. "New Economy Ethics: YouKnowIt.com." Harvard Business School Case 301-050, October 2000. (Revised November 2000.)
- August 2024
- Background Note
Your True Moral Compass
This note explores the concept of a "moral compass" for making difficult decisions in leadership roles. It argues that the standard view of a moral compass as a simple, internal guide is inadequate for complex situations. Instead, it proposes that our true moral...
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Badaracco, Joseph L. "Your True Moral Compass." Harvard Business School Background Note 325-034, August 2024.
- March 2013 (Revised March 2015)
- Case
iMatari
By: Joseph L. Badaracco and Matthew Preble
In late 2012, recent Harvard Business School graduate Hannah Lopez is given the opportunity to lead entry into a new market for Plámo, a company that created startup companies in Europe and emerging markets based upon existing successful business models. She had only...
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Keywords:
Ethical Behavior;
Ethical Judgment;
Entrepreneurship;
Imitation;
Ethics;
Moral Sensibility;
Values and Beliefs;
Europe;
Middle East
Badaracco, Joseph L., and Matthew Preble. "iMatari." Harvard Business School Case 313-083, March 2013. (Revised March 2015.)
- 29 Oct 2013
- First Look
First Look: October 29
Publications August 2013 Harvard Business Review Press The Good Struggle: Responsible Leadership in an Unforgiving World By: Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. Abstract—The question of how to lead successfully and...
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Sean Silverthorne
- April 1982
- Background Note
Note on Corporate Strategy and Politics
Keywords:
Corporate Strategy
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Note on Corporate Strategy and Politics." Harvard Business School Background Note 382-151, April 1982.
- November 1981 (Revised November 1991)
- Supplement
Proposition 11 (B)
Keywords:
Laws and Statutes
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Proposition 11 (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 382-076, November 1981. (Revised November 1991.)
- June 1985
- Supplement
Southern Packaging, Video
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Southern Packaging, Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 885-511, June 1985.
- 2006
- Book
Questions of Character: Illuminating the Heart of Leadership Through Literature
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. Questions of Character: Illuminating the Heart of Leadership Through Literature. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2006.
- 2003
- Class Lecture
Leading Quietly
Keywords:
Leadership Style
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Leading Quietly." Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing Class Lecture, 2003. Electronic. (Faculty Lecture: HBSP Product Number 2853C.)
- February 1994
- Supplement
Kathryn McNeil (B)
Supplements the (A) case.
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Keywords:
Retail Industry
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Kathryn McNeil (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 394-112, February 1994.
- November 1992 (Revised May 1994)
- Background Note
Morality and Realism
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Morality and Realism." Harvard Business School Background Note 393-036, November 1992. (Revised May 1994.)
- May 1992
- Teaching Note
RU 486 (A) and (B), Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-391-050) and (9-391-051).
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- May 1992
- Teaching Note
Moral Responsibilities of Organization Leaders, Teaching Note
- May 1992
- Teaching Note
Tom Monaghan: In Business for God, Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-392-079).
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Keywords:
Food and Beverage Industry
- September 1990
- Case
Roger Smith, General Motors, and Ross Perot
Keywords:
Auto Industry
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Roger Smith, General Motors, and Ross Perot." Harvard Business School Case 391-060, September 1990.
- June 1990 (Revised October 1991)
- Supplement
Lake Pleasant Bodies Case (B)
Describes how the attorney resolved the dilemma he faced, the reasons for his decision, and the consequences he suffered. Displays vividly the personal toll that moral conflicts can create for professionals with role obligations.
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Keywords:
Decisions;
Moral Sensibility;
Managerial Roles;
Outcome or Result;
Problems and Challenges
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Lake Pleasant Bodies Case (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 390-216, June 1990. (Revised October 1991.)
- June 1990
- Case
CBS vs. Andy Rooney
Keywords:
Media and Broadcasting Industry
Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "CBS vs. Andy Rooney." Harvard Business School Case 390-215, June 1990.
- October 1984 (Revised July 1988)
- Case
Mark Twain Bancshares, Inc.
Describes the history, management, and organization of an extremely successful bank holding company. The company has had a very charismatic chairman, has made MBAs bank presidents at very early ages, and has a long record of innovation. Now deregulation and a coming...
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Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "Mark Twain Bancshares, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 385-178, October 1984. (Revised July 1988.)