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- November 1990 (Revised August 1992)
- Case
Corning, Inc.: A Network of Alliances
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Ashish Nanda
Describes James Houghton's actions in assuming the role of CEO at Corning in the midst of a recession. Not only must he turn around operating performance, he must also revitalize a demoralized organization and set a new, clear strategic direction. In doing so, the case... View Details
- September 1990
- Supplement
Richardson Sheffield: Bryan Upton and Gordon Bridge, Video
- July–August 1990
- Article
Matrix Management: Not a Structure, a Frame of Mind
By: C. A. Bartlett and S. Ghoshal
Keywords: Management
- June 1990
- Supplement
Komatsu in 1986
Describes the impact of a rising Yen on Komatsu's pricing strategy. Komatsu management seems to be signalling the need for price increases. Asks what Cat's new CEO, George Schaefer, should do in response. View Details
- May 1990 (Revised July 1996)
- Case
Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Ashish Nanda
Traces the development of a Swedish furniture retailer under the leadership of an innovative and unconventional entrepreneur whose approaches redefine the nature and structure of the industry. Traces IKEA's growth from a tiny mail order business to the world's largest... View Details
- February 1990
- Case
Compania Telefonica Mexicana S.A. (CTM) (Abridged)
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Tomas Otto Kohn
- 1990
- Book
Managing the Global Firm
By: Christopher A. Bartlett, Y. Doz and G. Hedlund
Keywords: Globalized Firms and Management
- 1990
- Chapter
The Changing Agenda for Researchers and Practitioners
By: C. A. Bartlett, Y. Doz and G. Hedlund
- September 1989 (Revised July 1991)
- Case
Caterpillar, Inc.: George Schaefer Takes Charge
For over half a century, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) had been a world leader in the manufacture of earthmoving and construction machinery. In 1982, just months after it recorded the highest sales and profits in its history, CAT experienced its greatest crisis. Demand fell... View Details
Keywords: Machinery and Machining; Crisis Management; Labor Unions; Demand and Consumers; Management Teams; Problems and Challenges; Competitive Strategy; Business Strategy; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Manufacturing Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Industrial Products Industry
- September 1989 (Revised July 1991)
- Case
Komatsu: Ryoichi Kawai's Leadership
Highlights the role played by Ryoichi Kawai in building a company that was able to challenge industry leader Caterpillar. A rewritten version of an earlier case. View Details
- July 1988
- Teaching Note
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Japan) Ltd., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-387-043). View Details
- May 1988
- Teaching Note
Procter & Gamble Europe: Vizir Launch, Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-384-139). View Details
Keywords: Europe
- May 1988
- Teaching Note
Komatsu Ltd., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-385-277). View Details
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
- May 1988
- Supplement
Conex do Brasil, Video
- May 1988 (Revised March 1990)
- Case
Matsushita Electric Industrial (MEI) in 1987
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Sumantra Ghoshal
Describes the development of Matsushita's international operations and the building of its dominant competitive position in the consumer electronics industry. Picks up the major challenges facing the company in 1987 as both its product focus and geographic posture are... View Details
- April 1988
- Teaching Note
Caterpillar Tractor Co., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-385-276). View Details
Keywords: Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry