Publications

April 1986 (Revised February 1989)
Case

Orbital Sciences Corp. (A)

By: William A. Sahlman and Howard H. Stevenson

Keywords: Aerospace Industry

March 1986 (Revised November 1990)
Case

Valerie Morgan

Presents interviews and conversations with a woman who recently started a publishing house. Primarily concerns her immediate future regarding harvesting options: IPO, sell out, step up to chairman, venture capital, etc. Also deals with the excitement and thrill of... View Details

Keywords: Interactive Communication; Decision Choices and Conditions; Entrepreneurship; Cash; Initial Public Offering; Business or Company Management; Strategic Planning; Publishing Industry

November 1985 (Revised November 1987)
Case

R&R

Outlines alternative mechanisms for getting into business. Shows the means by which an experienced entrepreneur can gain control over the necessary resources in order to lower the fixed costs of business entry. Provides a mechanism for discussing the role of... View Details

Keywords: Cost Management; Entrepreneurship

October 1985
Background Note

Compensation Planning for Entrepreneurs

October 1985
Background Note

Personal Liability as a Corporate Director or Officer

September 1985
Background Note

Finding a Job with a Small Company

Describes a process of self-evaluation for working in small companies, discusses small company issues, focuses on some basic search techniques, and ends with a little how-to section. The goal is to facilitate the process of securing a job in a small company and to show... View Details

Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Higher Education; Recruitment; Work-Life Balance; Interests

September 1985
Background Note

Pre-Start Analysis: A Framework for Thinking About Business Ventures

By: Howard H. Stevenson and John R. Van Slyke

Describes the thought process an entrepreneur should undergo before committing to a course of action. Covers understanding the opportunity--assessing the critical skills, resources, relationships, and approvals--developing an action plan; forming a business entity;... View Details

Keywords: Business Ventures; Entrepreneurship; Framework; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Skills; Resource Allocation

July 1985
Supplement

Ed Snate (B)

June 1985
Teaching Note

CML Group, Inc.: Carroll Reed Ski Shops, Inc., Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Keywords: Sports Industry

June 1985
Teaching Note

Ken Brown Cards: Entrepreneurship or Art?, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Arts

June 1985
Teaching Note

Mark Olive, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

May 1985
Background Note

Buying an Existing Business: The Search Process

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... View Details

Keywords: Decisions; Borrowing and Debt; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Profit; Growth and Development; Growth and Development Strategy; Problems and Challenges; Software; Information Technology Industry