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- November 1998 (Revised December 1998)
- Background Note
Templates for Profit Planning
By: Robert L. Simons
A one-page visual to support the key variables to be considered in building a profit plan. View Details
Simons, Robert L. "Templates for Profit Planning." Harvard Business School Background Note 199-032, November 1998. (Revised December 1998.)
- August 1996 (Revised December 1999)
- Case
J Boats, Inc.
By: Robert L. Simons
During the 20-year evolution of a family-owned, entrepreneurial sailboat company, two founders leverage their design and marketing skills to build one of the most recognized brands in the recreational boating industry. The founder then considers management succession... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Entrepreneurship; Family Business; Risk Management; Financial Management; Leveraged Buyouts; Brands and Branding; Competitive Strategy; Capital Markets; Valuation; Shipping Industry; Transportation Industry
Simons, Robert L. "J Boats, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 197-015, August 1996. (Revised December 1999.)
- 1 Nov 2013
- Conference Presentation
The Entrepreneurial Gap: How Managers Adjust Span of Accountability and Span of Control to Implement Business Strategy
By: Robert L. Simons
- October 2013 (Revised October 2013)
- Supplement
Henkel's CEO Kasper Rorsted: On Building a Winning Culture
By: Robert L. Simons
Keywords: Performance Measurement; Performance Appraisals; Human Resource Management; Work/life Balance; Strategy Execution; Values; Organizational Transformations; Pay For Performance; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Values and Beliefs; Work-Life Balance; Organizational Culture; Performance Evaluation; Compensation and Benefits
Simons, Robert L. "Henkel's CEO Kasper Rorsted: On Building a Winning Culture." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 114-703, October 2013. (Revised October 2013.)
- May 1991
- Teaching Note
American Red Cross Blood Services: Northeast Region, Teaching Note
By: Robert L. Simons
Teaching Note for (9-190-078). View Details
- November 1990 (Revised January 1991)
- Background Note
Rethinking the Role of Systems in Controlling Strategy
By: Robert L. Simons
Simons, Robert L. "Rethinking the Role of Systems in Controlling Strategy." Harvard Business School Background Note 191-091, November 1990. (Revised January 1991.)
- October 1990 (Revised January 1992)
- Case
Marriott Corp.: The Internal Audit Function
By: Robert L. Simons
Simons, Robert L. "Marriott Corp.: The Internal Audit Function." Harvard Business School Case 191-007, October 1990. (Revised January 1992.)
- January 1989 (Revised March 2009)
- Supplement
General Electric: Valley Forge (C)
By: Robert L. Simons
Supplements General Electric: Valley Forge (A). View Details
Simons, Robert L. "General Electric: Valley Forge (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 189-011, January 1989. (Revised March 2009.)
- January 1989 (Revised February 1991)
- Supplement
General Electric: Valley Forge (D)
By: Robert L. Simons
Supplements General Electric: Valley Forge (A). View Details
Simons, Robert L. "General Electric: Valley Forge (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 189-012, January 1989. (Revised February 1991.)
- January 1989 (Revised February 1991)
- Supplement
General Electric: Valley Forge (B)
By: Robert L. Simons
Supplements General Electric: Valley Forge (A). View Details
Simons, Robert L. "General Electric: Valley Forge (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 189-010, January 1989. (Revised February 1991.)
- February 1987 (Revised February 2000)
- Case
Polysar Limited
By: Robert L. Simons
Canada's largest chemical company produces and markets butyl rubber in two divisions, each treated as a profit center. The new plant in the North American Division operates below capacity resulting in a significant volume variance and an operating loss. The European... View Details
Keywords: Loss; Profit; Financial Management; Volume; Performance Capacity; Financial Statements; For-Profit Firms; Market Participation; Chemical Industry; Rubber Industry; Canada
Simons, Robert L. "Polysar Limited." Harvard Business School Case 187-098, February 1987. (Revised February 2000.)
- April 2019
- Supplement
Changing the Nature of Work
By: Robert L. Simons
Simons, Robert L. "Changing the Nature of Work." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 119-713, April 2019.
- April 2019
- Supplement
Selecting Customers that Will Succeed
By: Robert L. Simons
Simons, Robert L. "Selecting Customers that Will Succeed." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 119-708, April 2019.
- June 1999
- Teaching Note
Roy Rogers Restaurants TN
By: Robert L. Simons
Teaching Note for (9-189-100). View Details
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
- February 1990 (Revised April 1991)
- Supplement
Central Maine Power Co.: Goals and Objectives Program (B)
By: Robert L. Simons
Simons, Robert L. "Central Maine Power Co.: Goals and Objectives Program (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 190-105, February 1990. (Revised April 1991.)