Publications

Teaching Note for (9-487-042), (9-497-015), and (9-494-014). View Details

Keywords: Entertainment and Recreation Industry

June 1987 (Revised April 1995)
Teaching Note

Karen Leary (A), (B), and (C), Teaching Note

Teaching Note for (9-487-020), (9-487-021), and (9-487-022). View Details

November 1986 (Revised October 1995)
Case

Suzanne de Passe at Motown Productions (A)

Illustrates: 1) the impact of a manager's leadership style on corporate culture, direction, and performance; 2) the concept of fit between leadership style and the requirements of situations in which managers find themselves; and 3) the need for managers to adapt their... View Details

Keywords: Management Style; Race; Organizational Culture; Leadership Style; Gender; Management Teams; Change Management; Situation or Environment; Creativity; Relationships; Music Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry

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October 1986 (Revised July 2010)
Case

Karen Leary (A)

Describes the evolution of the working relationship of Karen Leary, a new manager of a Merrill Lynch retail branch, and Ted Chung, a new financial consultant in the branch. Leary has some concerns about her working relationship with Chung and with his performance.... View Details

Keywords: Management Style; Employee Relationship Management; Decision Choices and Conditions; Personal Development and Career; Performance Evaluation; Diversity; Financial Services Industry

Educators

October 1986 (Revised March 1995)
Supplement

Karen Leary (B)

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

October 1986 (Revised March 1995)
Supplement

Karen Leary (C)

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

Spring, 2025
Other Article

Business Leaders Facing the Challenge of Innovation

Keywords: Innovation; Business Leaders

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Research Summary

Leadership, Innovation, and Talent Management