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      • 1985
      • Book

      Harvard Business Review: Essentials of Executive Development

      By: L. A. Hill
      Keywords: Higher Education; Management; Growth and Development
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      Hill, L. A., ed. Harvard Business Review: Essentials of Executive Development. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Publishing, 1985. (Reprint No. 12044.)
      • fall 1985
      • Article

      Supporting Innovation and Venture Development in Established Companies

      By: R. M. Kanter
      Keywords: Innovation and Invention; Growth and Development; Business Ventures
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      Kanter, R. M. "Supporting Innovation and Venture Development in Established Companies." Journal of Business Venturing 1 (fall 1985).
      • 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
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      Stevenson, Howard H., and John R. Van Slyke. "Pre-Start Analysis: A Framework for Thinking About Business Ventures." Harvard Business School Background Note 386-075, September 1985.
      • September 1985 (Revised July 2007)
      • Case

      Population Services International: The Social Marketing Project in Bangladesh

      By: V. Kasturi Rangan
      Population Services International (PSI) was a not-for-profit agency founded to disseminate family planning information and to market birth control products, primarily in less developed countries seeking to curb their population explosions. In 1976, PSI concluded an... View Details
      Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Health; Marketing Strategy; Social Marketing; Business and Government Relations; Nonprofit Organizations; Bangladesh
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      Rangan, V. Kasturi. "Population Services International: The Social Marketing Project in Bangladesh." Harvard Business School Case 586-013, September 1985. (Revised July 2007.)
      • June 1985 (Revised April 1989)
      • Case

      Benetton (B)

      By: James L. Heskett
      The managing director of Benetton is faced with several issues concerning the adequacy of the company's organization to capitalize on the early success it has achieved in an important foreign market, the United States. Specifically, the case raises questions about... View Details
      Keywords: Organizational Structure; Global Strategy; Transition; Growth and Development Strategy; Success; Business Headquarters; Business Subsidiaries; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Business Growth and Maturation; United States; Italy
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      Heskett, James L. "Benetton (B)." Harvard Business School Case 685-020, June 1985. (Revised April 1989.)
      • May 1985 (Revised October 2001)
      • Case

      Comdisco, Inc.

      By: Carliss Y. Baldwin and Rita J. Seymour
      Comdisco, the largest independent dealer and lessor of computers and peripheral equipment, needs financing in order to match its market's growth of 20-30% per year. The company has access to two types of risk capital, but there are substantial costs and risks... View Details
      Keywords: Business or Company Management; Strategy; Cost vs Benefits; Capital Structure; Financing and Loans; Financial Strategy; Corporate Finance; Growth and Development Strategy; Computer Industry; Distribution Industry
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      Baldwin, Carliss Y., and Rita J. Seymour. "Comdisco, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 285-109, May 1985. (Revised October 2001.)
      • April 1985 (Revised October 1988)
      • Case

      Everest Computer (A): The Development of the SuperMOS Process

      By: Kim B. Clark
      The research and development lab at the semiconductor development and manufacturing facility of a computer systems manufacturer has embarked on a radically improved semiconductor manufacturing process for application in a new computer system. The case offers a detailed... View Details
      Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Governance Controls; Production; Research and Development; Hardware; Semiconductor Industry
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      Clark, Kim B. "Everest Computer (A): The Development of the SuperMOS Process." Harvard Business School Case 685-085, April 1985. (Revised October 1988.)
      • April 1985 (Revised March 1986)
      • Case

      Seven-Up Division of Philip Morris

      By: Michael E. Porter and Edward J. Hoff
      In 1979, Philip Morris acquired the Seven-Up Co., the number three concentrate producer in the U.S. After four years of losses, Seven-Up had registered an operating profit in 1984. Industry analysts were debating the role that Seven-Up would play in Philip Morris's... View Details
      Keywords: Acquisition; Business Divisions; Debates; Profit; Production; Personal Development and Career; United States
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      Porter, Michael E., and Edward J. Hoff. "Seven-Up Division of Philip Morris." Harvard Business School Case 385-321, April 1985. (Revised March 1986.)
      • March 1985 (Revised November 1988)
      • Case

      Precision Parts, Inc. (A)

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Contains a description of a decision confronting two entrepreneurs in mid-1981. They are considering purchasing a small manufacturer of precision electromechanical parts. Among the issues in the case are the following: 1) Should Taylor and Grayson buy Precision Parts,... View Details
      Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Venture Capital; Financing and Loans; Cost vs Benefits; Investment Return; Strategy; Management Practices and Processes; Risk and Uncertainty; Outcome or Result; Manufacturing Industry
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      Sahlman, William A. "Precision Parts, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 285-131, March 1985. (Revised November 1988.)
      • February 1985
      • Case

      Business Research Corp. (B)

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Contains a description of a set of related decisions confronting the management and directors of Business Research Corp. (BRC) in April of 1984. BRC needs more capital to finance continued development of the market for a full-text database comprised of Wall Street... View Details
      Keywords: Decisions; Finance; Capital Structure; Capital; Goals and Objectives; Conflict of Interests; Business Plan; Financing and Loans; Ethics
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      Sahlman, William A. "Business Research Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 285-090, February 1985.
      • February 1985 (Revised September 1988)
      • Case

      Caterpillar Tractor Co.

      By: Christopher A. Bartlett
      Describes the structure and evolution of the earth moving equipment industry worldwide in the post war era, particularly focusing on developments in the 1960s and 1970s. Describes Caterpillar's strategy in becoming the dominant worldwide competitor (industry market... View Details
      Keywords: Business Growth and Maturation; Business Strategy; Manufacturing Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry
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      Bartlett, Christopher A. "Caterpillar Tractor Co." Harvard Business School Case 385-276, February 1985. (Revised September 1988.)
      • February 1985
      • Teaching Note

      Duncan Field (A), Teaching Note

      By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts
      Teaching Note for (9-382-137). View Details
      Keywords: Acquisition; Negotiation; System; Personal Development and Career; Entertainment and Recreation Industry
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      Stevenson, Howard H., and Michael J. Roberts. "Duncan Field (A), Teaching Note." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 385-074, February 1985.
      • January 1985 (Revised February 1997)
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      Lotus Development Corp.

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Contains a description of the history and venture capital financing of Lotus Development. Focuses on issues related to the possible terms of investment in Lotus by a major venture capital firm. The pedagogic objectives in the case are: to explore the elements of the... View Details
      Keywords: Technological Innovation; Business or Company Management; Venture Capital; Organizational Structure; Entrepreneurship; Financing and Loans; Outcome or Result; Corporate Finance; Planning; Computer Industry
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      Sahlman, William A. "Lotus Development Corp." Harvard Business School Case 285-094, January 1985. (Revised February 1997.)
      • January 1985 (Revised November 1985)
      • Background Note

      Note on the Microcomputer Software Industry--January 1982

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Contains a history of the microcomputer software industry from the mid-1970s through early 1982. During that period growth was explosive. Many new companies were formed. However, the eventual structure of the industry was not yet clear. No truly dominant firms had... View Details
      Keywords: Industry Growth; Business Strategy; Software; Computer Industry
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      Sahlman, William A. "Note on the Microcomputer Software Industry--January 1982." Harvard Business School Background Note 285-095, January 1985. (Revised November 1985.)
      • July 1984 (Revised September 1986)
      • Case

      CML Group, Inc.: Going Public (A)

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Describes a series of decisions confronting Charles Leighton, co-founder and chairman of the CML Group. CML is a successful participant in the leisure time industry with two lines of business: specialty retailing and recreational consumer products. The key issues in... View Details
      Keywords: Valuation; Going Public; Strategy; Business or Company Management; Cost vs Benefits; SWOT Analysis; Investment Banking; Financing and Loans; Planning; Corporate Finance; Retail Industry; Consumer Products Industry
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      Sahlman, William A. "CML Group, Inc.: Going Public (A)." Harvard Business School Case 285-003, July 1984. (Revised September 1986.)
      • November 1983 (Revised October 1989)
      • Case

      Procter & Gamble Europe: Vizir Launch

      By: Christopher A. Bartlett
      Describes P&G's expansion in Europe, including the development of a strong country subsidiary management, responsive to local market differences. The launch of a new product presents strategic and organizational challenges as P&G considers making this their first... View Details
      Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Trade; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Product Launch; Emerging Markets; Organizational Design; Problems and Challenges; Expansion; Europe
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      Bartlett, Christopher A. "Procter & Gamble Europe: Vizir Launch." Harvard Business School Case 384-139, November 1983. (Revised October 1989.)
      • September 1983 (Revised July 1991)
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      Orthoteks USA (A)

      By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. and Richard G. Hamermesh
      A series on implementing strategy as the head of the U.S. subsidiary of a successful Swiss medical products firm. Traces the actions of the CEO over a four year period and highlights his negotiations with the Swiss parent and the way functional components of the... View Details
      Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Trade; Health Care and Treatment; Leadership Style; Agreements and Arrangements; Strategy; Health Industry; Switzerland; United States
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      Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr., and Richard G. Hamermesh. "Orthoteks USA (A)." Harvard Business School Case 384-057, September 1983. (Revised July 1991.)
      • August 1983 (Revised June 1984)
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      Rise of the New York Port

      By: Richard S. Tedlow
      Keywords: Business History; Urban Development; Shipping Industry; New York (city, NY)
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      Tedlow, Richard S. "Rise of the New York Port." Harvard Business School Case 384-023, August 1983. (Revised June 1984.)
      • May 1983
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      Brazil and the World Economy

      By: Dennis J. Encarnation III and Richard H.K. Vietor
      Keywords: Development Economics; Business and Government Relations; Banks and Banking; Brazil
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      Encarnation, Dennis J., III, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Brazil and the World Economy." Harvard Business School Case 383-182, May 1983.
      • May 1983 (Revised November 1987)
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      Technical Data Corp.: Business Plan

      By: William A. Sahlman
      Contains materials extracted from a business plan developed by the company in 1980. The purpose of the business plan was to raise $100,000 to finance the commencement of operations. The firm intended to provide analytical services to bond market traders. The product... View Details
      Keywords: Business Plan
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      Sahlman, William A. "Technical Data Corp.: Business Plan." Harvard Business School Case 283-073, May 1983. (Revised November 1987.)
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