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- June 1982 (Revised May 1995)
- Case
Ellis Manufacturing Co.
By: Roy D. Shapiro
Ellis finds itself in a weakening competitive position largely due to the lack of rationalization in its plants. Driven by a strong traditionally decentralized sales organization, Ellis finds that all plants want control over all product lines. As a result, overall... View Details
Keywords: Factories, Labs, and Plants; Cost; Analytics and Data Science; Brands and Branding; Performance Capacity; Competitive Strategy; Construction Industry
Shapiro, Roy D. "Ellis Manufacturing Co." Harvard Business School Case 682-103, June 1982. (Revised May 1995.)
- May 1982 (Revised June 1982)
- Case
Air Traffic Controllers
By: Michael Beer
On August 3, 1981 President Ronald Reagan terminated 12,000 air traffic controllers, members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, for violating their no-strike oath. Provides background on the human resources policies and practices of the Federal... View Details
Keywords: Resignation and Termination; Labor and Management Relations; Government and Politics; Labor Unions; Negotiation; Employees; Air Transportation Industry; United States
Beer, Michael. "Air Traffic Controllers." Harvard Business School Case 482-056, May 1982. (Revised June 1982.)
- April 1982 (Revised March 1986)
- Case
Standard Fruit Co. in Nicaragua (B)
By: James E. Austin
Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Developing Countries and Economies; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Nicaragua
Austin, James E. "Standard Fruit Co. in Nicaragua (B)." Harvard Business School Case 382-149, April 1982. (Revised March 1986.)
- March 1982 (Revised September 1985)
- Case
Sealed Air Corporation
By: Robert J. Dolan
Market leadership and technological innovation have marked Sealed Air's participation in the U.S. protective packaging market. Several small regional producers have introduced products which are less effective than Sealed Air's but similar in appearance and cheaper.... View Details
Keywords: Product Marketing; Product; Technological Innovation; Supply and Industry; Competitive Advantage; Consumer Products Industry; United States
Dolan, Robert J. "Sealed Air Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 582-103, March 1982. (Revised September 1985.)
- October 1981 (Revised January 1994)
- Case
Golden Gate Bank Retirement Fund
By: David E. Bell
Bell, David E. "Golden Gate Bank Retirement Fund." Harvard Business School Case 182-086, October 1981. (Revised January 1994.)
- May 1981 (Revised May 1985)
- Case
MEM Co., Inc.
By: John A. Quelch
The President of MEM Co., Inc. is assessing the proposed introduction of a new line of men's toiletries. He also must determine the best distribution channels and the size of the product's advertising budget. View Details
Keywords: Advertising; Distribution Channels; Budgets and Budgeting; Product Development; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry
Quelch, John A. "MEM Co., Inc." Harvard Business School Case 581-154, May 1981. (Revised May 1985.)
- August 1980 (Revised August 1985)
- Case
Teradyne, Inc.--1979: Semiconductor Test Division (A)
In 1979, the management of Teradyne's Semiconductor Test Division had to make important decisions regarding the allocation of engineering resources in the face of increased competition. They had to choose between upgrading an existing product and developing a new one. View Details
Keywords: Decisions; Resource Allocation; Product; Product Development; Competition; Semiconductor Industry
Shapiro, Benson P. "Teradyne, Inc.--1979: Semiconductor Test Division (A)." Harvard Business School Case 581-023, August 1980. (Revised August 1985.)
- 1980
- Chapter
Negotiating and Implementing Mineral Agreements with Multinationals: Some Critical Tax Development Issues
By: L. T. Wells Jr. and Malcolm Gillis
Keywords: Agreements and Arrangements; Metals and Minerals; Mining; Multinational Firms and Management; Globalized Markets and Industries; Taxation; Mining Industry
Wells, L. T., Jr., and Malcolm Gillis. "Negotiating and Implementing Mineral Agreements with Multinationals: Some Critical Tax Development Issues." In Tax and Investment Policies for Hard Minerals: Public and Multinational Enterprises in Indonesia, by Malcolm Gillis, Ralph Beals, Glenn Jenkins, L. T. Wells Jr., and Ulrich Peterson. MA: Ballinger Publishing Company, 1980.
- January 1980 (Revised August 1985)
- Case
Cumberland Metal Industries: Engineered Products Division--1980
Cumberland Metal Industries has developed a new product to help contractors drive piles faster. They are trying to decide how to price it. Provides substantial information on the industry, competition, etc. Students must decide what factors are relevant in making an... View Details
Keywords: Price; Information; Marketing Channels; Distribution Channels; Product Development; Consumer Products Industry
Shapiro, Benson P. "Cumberland Metal Industries: Engineered Products Division--1980." Harvard Business School Case 580-104, January 1980. (Revised August 1985.)
- 1980
- Mimeo
The Generation of Industrial Technology by the Less Developed Countries
By: Pankaj Ghemawat and Louis T Wells Jr
- 1980
- Mimeo
Transfer of Industrial Technology Among the Developing Countries
By: Pankaj Ghemawat and Louis T Wells Jr
- May 1979 (Revised August 2013)
- Background Note
Financial Analysis of Real Property Investments
Develops a conceptual framework for financial analysis of real estate investments, taking into consideration the necessity for baseline data, project trends, and forecast discontinuities. View Details
Keywords: Forecasting and Prediction; Investment Return; Trends; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry
Poorvu, William J. "Financial Analysis of Real Property Investments." Harvard Business School Background Note 379-193, May 1979. (Revised August 2013.)
- March 1979 (Revised June 1985)
- Case
Chain Saw Industry in 1974
Describes the structure of the chain saw industry in 1974, when it is on the threshold of a major period of growth. Data are provided on each significant competitor. The discussion should center around strategies in a growing market for differently situated... View Details
Keywords: Industry Growth; Corporate Strategy; Industry Structures; Growth and Development Strategy; Manufacturing Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Chain Saw Industry in 1974." Harvard Business School Case 379-157, March 1979. (Revised June 1985.)
- February 1979 (Revised October 1982)
- Case
Fiber-Optics Industry (B): Historical Development and Competitor Profiles--1978
Keywords: Applied Optics; History; Competition; Information Technology; Communications Industry; Communications Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Fiber-Optics Industry (B): Historical Development and Competitor Profiles--1978." Harvard Business School Case 379-139, February 1979. (Revised October 1982.)
- October 1977 (Revised May 1993)
- Teaching Note
WJAC (B): Financing a Growing Organization, Teaching Note
- September 1973 (Revised October 1980)
- Case
Sea Pines Racquet Club
By: W. Earl Sasser
The student is required to develop a strategy for a tennis club of a large resort area. The tennis director must decide how many courts he needs to build within the next three years, what surface they should have, and how much he should charge for their use.... View Details
Keywords: Price; Service Operations; Organizations; Performance Capacity; Planning; Strategy; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry
Sasser, W. Earl. "Sea Pines Racquet Club." Harvard Business School Case 674-011, September 1973. (Revised October 1980.)
- January 1973 (Revised September 1990)
- Case
Carrefour S.A.
Involves a very rapidly growing retail chain that is financing itself in an unusual (and at first glance) risky fashion. View Details
Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Financing and Loans; Risk and Uncertainty; Retail Industry
Fruhan, William E., Jr. "Carrefour S.A." Harvard Business School Case 273-099, January 1973. (Revised September 1990.)
- November 1972 (Revised July 2023)
- Case
Benihana of Tokyo
By: W. Earl Sasser
Discusses the development of a chain of "theme" restaurants. The student is asked to evaluate the current operating strategy and suggest a long-term expansion strategy. View Details
Keywords: Expansion; Business Strategy; Brands and Branding; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry
Sasser, W. Earl. "Benihana of Tokyo." Harvard Business School Case 673-057, November 1972. (Revised July 2023.)
- July 1967 (Revised September 1982)
- Case
Head Ski Co., Inc.
Describes the development of the company to its present preeminence in high-priced skis and the avenues that it can follow to obtain new growth. View Details
Keywords: Business Growth and Maturation; Growth and Development Strategy; Manufacturing Industry; Manufacturing Industry
Stevenson, Howard H. "Head Ski Co., Inc." Harvard Business School Case 313-120, July 1967. (Revised September 1982.)