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- May 1996 (Revised September 1997)
- Supplement
China (A): Supplement
By: Richard H.K. Vietor and Eilene Zimmerman
Updates China (A): The Great Awakening. To be handed out in class following discussion of the case. View Details
Vietor, Richard H.K., and Eilene Zimmerman. "China (A): Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 796-167, May 1996. (Revised September 1997.)
- March 1996 (Revised January 2002)
- Case
Freeport Indonesia
In 1996, PT Freeport Indonesia, the mining subsidiary of Freeport McMoRan, had just completed an expansion of its copper and gold mine in the western half of New Guinea. The mine, which had dealt with numerous environmental and sociocultural problems over the past... View Details
Keywords: Trade; Mining; Environmental Sustainability; Business Strategy; Expansion; Social Issues; Mining Industry; Indonesia
Vietor, Richard H.K. "Freeport Indonesia." Harvard Business School Case 796-124, March 1996. (Revised January 2002.)
- March 1996 (Revised October 1996)
- Case
Singapore's Trade in Services
By: Debora L. Spar
Focuses on the efforts of Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) to grow the tiny island almost wholly through an expansion of its service economy. Between 1965 and 1990, Singapore achieved a remarkable rate of growth, largely by opening its economy to foreign... View Details
Keywords: Growth Management; Service Operations; Government and Politics; Developing Countries and Economies; Macroeconomics; Service Industry; Singapore
Spar, Debora L., Julia Kou, and Laura Bures. "Singapore's Trade in Services." Harvard Business School Case 796-135, March 1996. (Revised October 1996.)
- February 1996 (Revised November 1999)
- Case
Indonesia (A)
By: Richard H.K. Vietor, Louis T. Wells Jr., Neil Gelfand and Mark Hildebrand
Keywords: Indonesia
Vietor, Richard H.K., Louis T. Wells Jr., Neil Gelfand, and Mark Hildebrand. "Indonesia (A)." Harvard Business School Case 796-125, February 1996. (Revised November 1999.)
- February 1996 (Revised February 2008)
- Case
Toshiba: Ome Works
By: H. Kent Bowen, Janice H. Hammond, Sylvie Ryckebusch and Hiroshi Uchikoga
In 1995, Toshiba was the market leader in portable computer sales worldwide. This case describes the assembly of portable notebook computers in Toshiba's Ome factory in Ome, Japan, providing insights into some of the reasons for Toshiba's success. In addition to... View Details
Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Employees; Job Design and Levels; Production; Hardware; Japan
Bowen, H. Kent, Janice H. Hammond, Sylvie Ryckebusch, and Hiroshi Uchikoga. "Toshiba: Ome Works." Harvard Business School Case 696-059, February 1996. (Revised February 2008.)
- January 1996 (Revised February 1998)
- Case
Japan's Automakers Face Endaka
By: Debora L. Spar
In April 1995, the Japanese yen hit a post-World War II high against the U.S. dollar. The yen's relentless ascent affected firms on both sides of the Pacific, but fell particularly hard on Japan's big four automakers. This case explores how endaka--or"high... View Details
Keywords: Currency Exchange Rate; Competitive Strategy; Trade; Foreign Direct Investment; Macroeconomics; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry; Japan
Spar, Debora L., Julia Kou, Elizabeth B. Stein, and Karen Gordon. "Japan's Automakers Face Endaka." Harvard Business School Case 796-030, January 1996. (Revised February 1998.)
- January 1996
- Teaching Note
Domik Project, The TN
By: William J. Poorvu and John H. Vogel Jr.
Teaching Note for (9-395-104). View Details
- Article
Diversification Strategies and Corporate Governance in Trading Companies: Anglo-Japanese Comparisons since the Late Nineteenth Century
By: G. Jones
Jones, G. "Diversification Strategies and Corporate Governance in Trading Companies: Anglo-Japanese Comparisons since the Late Nineteenth Century." Business and Economic History 25, no. 2 (Winter 1996): 103–118.
- December 1995 (Revised January 2008)
- Case
Lenzing AG: Expanding in Indonesia
By: Debora L. Spar
In 1994, Lenzing AG, the world's largest rayon manufacturer, is deciding whether to expand production in South Pacific Viscose, its Indonesian subsidiary. Indonesia is a booming market for rayon, but management still has some concerns about the expansion. First, for... View Details
Spar, Debora L., Lygeia Ricciardi, and Laura Bures. "Lenzing AG: Expanding in Indonesia." Harvard Business School Case 796-099, December 1995. (Revised January 2008.)
- December 1995
- Case
AT&T USADirect In-Language Service: India
By: John A. Quelch
AT&T managers are assessing demand for a soon-to-be launched new operator-assisted, in-language international telephone service from India. View Details
Keywords: Communication Technology; Demand and Consumers; Emerging Markets; Product Launch; Telecommunications Industry; United States; India
Quelch, John A. "AT&T USADirect In-Language Service: India." Harvard Business School Case 596-013, December 1995.
- December 1995 (Revised February 1999)
- Case
Toys "R" Us Japan
By: Debora L. Spar
Documents the American retailer's process of entry into the Japanese toy market. Discusses the history of Toys "R" Us in the United States as well as the history of the Japanese toy market, distribution, wholesaling, and retailing systems. Eager to enter the world's... View Details
Keywords: Market Entry and Exit; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Retail Industry; Japan; United States
Spar, Debora L. Toys "R" Us Japan. Harvard Business School Case 796-077, December 1995. (Revised February 1999.)
- November 1995 (Revised February 2017)
- Case
Luna Pen (A)
By: Kathleen McGinn and Michael Wheeler
Discusses the negotiation of a possible trademark infringement involving a German conglomerate and a Taiwanese trading firm. View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Law; Negotiation Tactics; Decision Choices and Conditions; Gender; Culture; Trademarks; Power and Influence; Germany; Taiwan
McGinn, Kathleen, and Michael Wheeler. "Luna Pen (A)." Harvard Business School Case 396-156, November 1995. (Revised February 2017.)
- November 1995 (Revised February 2017)
- Supplement
Luna Pen (B)
By: Kathleen McGinn and Michael Wheeler
Presents a series of multiple choice options to be distributed and discussed in class. View Details
Keywords: Decisions; Strategy; Negotiation Tactics; Performance Evaluation; Gender; Culture; Power and Influence; Germany; Taiwan
McGinn, Kathleen, and Michael Wheeler. "Luna Pen (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 396-157, November 1995. (Revised February 2017.)
- November 1995
- Background Note
National Information Infrastructure (B): A Comparison of Public Policy in Japan and the United States
By: George C. Lodge, Jeffrey F. Rayport, Thomas A. Gerace and Afroze A Mohammed
Lodge, George C., Jeffrey F. Rayport, Thomas A. Gerace, and Afroze A Mohammed. "National Information Infrastructure (B): A Comparison of Public Policy in Japan and the United States." Harvard Business School Background Note 396-175, November 1995.
- October 1995 (Revised April 1997)
- Case
Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy
By: Ananth Raman
Indian apparel exports are enjoying considerable success in the international markets. However, the future is uncertain owing to impending technological, regulatory, and market changes. This case explores the long lead times for sourcing apparel from India and provides... View Details
Keywords: Working Capital; Supply Chain Management; Supply and Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; India
Raman, Ananth. "Apparel Exports and the Indian Economy." Harvard Business School Case 696-065, October 1995. (Revised April 1997.)
- October 1995 (Revised May 2006)
- Case
Andersen Consulting - EMEAI: Reorganization for Revitalization
By: Ashish Nanda and Michael Y. Yoshino
Vernon Ellis, managing partner of Andersen Consulting -- Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (AC -- EMEAI), is considering how best to reorganize. AC -- EMEAI has grown rapidly over the past five years to become Europe's largest consulting operation. However, Ellis... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Business or Company Management; Organizational Design; Growth Management; Cost vs Benefits; Leading Change; Management Teams; Consulting Industry; Europe; Africa; India; Middle East
Nanda, Ashish, and Michael Y. Yoshino. "Andersen Consulting - EMEAI: Reorganization for Revitalization." Harvard Business School Case 396-007, October 1995. (Revised May 2006.)
- October 1995
- Case
Singapore TradeNet: Beyond TradeNet to the Intelligent Island
By: Lynda M. Applegate, John L. King and Soon-Siong Neo
Describes the actions taken by the government of Singapore to enable the country to survive and prosper after it achieved independence in the late 1960s. Recognizing that its small size, limited natural resources, but excellent location placed it in a vulnerable... View Details
Keywords: Transition; Communication Technology; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Digital Platforms; Information Technology; Technology Adoption; Information Technology Industry; Singapore
Applegate, Lynda M., John L. King, and Soon-Siong Neo. "Singapore TradeNet: Beyond TradeNet to the Intelligent Island." Harvard Business School Case 196-105, October 1995.
- October 1995 (Revised December 1998)
- Case
Otis Elevator Company (A): China Strategy
By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Thomas W. Malnight
Examines the evolution of Otis's joint venture in China, from inception to the political crisis in 1989. Raises the question of whether or not the company should make an additional investment in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square incident. View Details
Keywords: Joint Ventures; Decisions; Investment; Globalization; Government Administration; Business and Government Relations; Strategy; China
Yoshino, Michael Y., and Thomas W. Malnight. "Otis Elevator Company (A): China Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 396-098, October 1995. (Revised December 1998.)
- October 1995
- Case
Otis Elevator Company (B): China Strategy
By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Thomas W. Malnight
Examines the conflict Otis faces with its joint venture partner as it seeks to expand into Southern China. View Details
Keywords: Management; Conflict and Resolution; Joint Ventures; Expansion; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Globalization; Construction Industry; Manufacturing Industry; China
Yoshino, Michael Y., and Thomas W. Malnight. "Otis Elevator Company (B): China Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 396-099, October 1995.