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- May 2021
- Supplement
Career at a Crossroads? (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Alex Green
A career professional at a major consumer goods company, Kym Lew Nelson is hoping to negotiate a promotion to vice president, which would make her one of the senior-most African American women in the organization. But when Nelson’s white German boss arrives in the... View Details
Sebenius, James K., and Alex Green. "Career at a Crossroads? (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 921-019, May 2021.
- Article
Three Ethical Issues in Negotiation
By: James K. Sebenius and David Lax
Sebenius, James K., and David Lax. "Three Ethical Issues in Negotiation." Negotiation Journal 2, no. 4 (October 1986): 363–370. (Reprinted in Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy, edited by Charles B. Wiggins. West Publishing Company, 1997.)
- April 2010
- Case
Bill Nichol Negotiates with Walmart: Hard Bargains over Soft Goods (A)
By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
CEO Bill Nichol must somehow negotiate a surprise ultimatum from Walmart, his largest customer, about his largest and most profitable product line: “We're dropping it.” Among its hosiery products, the Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co. produces and sells a branded line of... View Details
Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Crisis Management; Negotiation Tactics; Conflict Management; Apparel and Accessories Industry; North America
Sebenius, James K., and Ellen Knebel. "Bill Nichol Negotiates with Walmart: Hard Bargains over Soft Goods (A)." Harvard Business School Case 910-043, April 2010.
- October 2009
- Case
Don Soderquist: Negotiating the Wal-Mart-P&G Relationship (A)
By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
This case describes the negotiations and strategic choices of Don Soderquist, who as Chief Operating Officer of Wal-Mart, helped to forge a major partnership with P&G in the 1980s and 1990s. The case chronicles the challenging barriers to success along with several of... View Details
- July 2009
- Supplement
Tom Muccio: Negotiating the P&G Relationship with Wal-Mart - Video
By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
Keywords: Negotiation
Sebenius, James K., and Ellen Knebel. "Tom Muccio: Negotiating the P&G Relationship with Wal-Mart - Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 910-703, July 2009.
- winter 1980
- Article
Evolving Terms of Mineral Agreements: Risk, Reward, and Participation in Deep Seabed Mining
By: James K. Sebenius and Mati Pal
Sebenius, James K., and Mati Pal. "Evolving Terms of Mineral Agreements: Risk, Reward, and Participation in Deep Seabed Mining." Columbia Journal of World Business 15, no. 4 (winter 1980): 75–83.
- April 2007 (Revised January 2010)
- Supplement
Tom Muccio: Negotiating the P&G Relationship with Wal-Mart (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Ellen Knebel
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Sebenius, James K., and Ellen Knebel. "Tom Muccio: Negotiating the P&G Relationship with Wal-Mart (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 907-014, April 2007. (Revised January 2010.)
- March 1997
- Case
Stone Container in Honduras (B)
By: Hannah Bowles and James K. Sebenius
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Negotiation Preparation; Negotiation Types; Environmental Sustainability; Conflict of Interests; Globalized Firms and Management; Developing Countries and Economies; Government and Politics; Manufacturing Industry; Pulp and Paper Industry; Honduras; Chicago
Bowles, Hannah, and James K. Sebenius. "Stone Container in Honduras (B)." Harvard Business School Case 897-173, March 1997.
- November 2012
- Article
Deal Making 2.0: A Guide to Complex Negotiations
By: David A. Lax and James K. Sebenius
Lax, David A., and James K. Sebenius. "Deal Making 2.0: A Guide to Complex Negotiations." Harvard Business Review 90, no. 11 (November 2012): 92–100.
- October 2009
- Supplement
ADR Choices Video (Alternative Dispute Resolution Vignettes)
By: James K. Sebenius and Michael A. Wheeler
Keywords: Media
Sebenius, James K., and Michael A. Wheeler. "ADR Choices Video (Alternative Dispute Resolution Vignettes)." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 910-701, October 2009.
- October 30, 1994
- Article
Sports Strikes: Let the Games Continue
By: James K. Sebenius and Michael A. Wheeler
Sebenius, James K., and Michael A. Wheeler. "Sports Strikes: Let the Games Continue." New York Times (October 30, 1994), Sect. 3, p. 9.
- September 9, 1994
- Article
Virtual Strike
By: James K. Sebenius and Michael A. Wheeler
Sebenius, James K., and Michael A. Wheeler. "Virtual Strike." Wall Street Journal (September 9, 1994), A16.
- September 1991
- Article
Negotiating through an Agent
By: James K. Sebenius and David A. Lax
Keywords: Negotiation
Sebenius, James K., and David A. Lax. "Negotiating through an Agent." Journal of Conflict Resolution 35, no. 3 (September 1991): 474–493.
- January 2005 (Revised February 2005)
- Case
Ray Rogers and the Corporate Campaign (A)
By: James K. Sebenius and Michael A. Wheeler
Sets the stage for analyzing the strategy of labor organizer Ray Rogers in bringing J.P. Stevens to the bargaining table when conventional union tactics failed. Though set in the specific context of labor-management relations, it illustrates much more fundamental... View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Negotiation Preparation; Negotiation Tactics; Labor Unions; Labor and Management Relations; Manufacturing Industry; United States
Sebenius, James K., and Michael A. Wheeler. "Ray Rogers and the Corporate Campaign (A)." Harvard Business School Case 905-054, January 2005. (Revised February 2005.)
- December 2003
- Case
George Mitchell in Northern Ireland (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Daniel F. Curran
Examines the strategies and tactics that U.S. negotiator George Mitchell used during his two-year tenure as chairman of the all-party talks in Northern Ireland. His efforts culminated in the signing of the historic Good Friday Accords. A revised version of an earlier... View Details
- March 1998 (Revised August 2000)
- Case
Bumper Acquisition (C), A
By: James K. Sebenius and David T. Kotchen
Carries the negotiation between Thermo-Impact and Medallion Capital through October 1996. The companies began talks in 1995 when Medallion offered to buy Thermo-Impact. Students view developments from the perspective of Thermo-Impact's owners and must make decisions... View Details
Keywords: Decisions; Negotiation Process; Negotiation Participants; Entrepreneurship; Acquisition; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry; Illinois
Sebenius, James K., and David T. Kotchen. "Bumper Acquisition (C), A." Harvard Business School Case 898-201, March 1998. (Revised August 2000.)
- December 1985 (Revised September 1987)
- Case
Salty Dog: Smith Brothers (A): Confidential Instructions
By: David A. Lax and James K. Sebenius
Lax, David A., and James K. Sebenius. "Salty Dog: Smith Brothers (A): Confidential Instructions." Harvard Business School Case 186-154, December 1985. (Revised September 1987.)
- November 2003
- Article
3-D Negotiation: Playing the Whole Game
By: James K. Sebenius and David A. Lax
Keywords: Negotiation
Sebenius, James K., and David A. Lax. "3-D Negotiation: Playing the Whole Game." Harvard Business Review 81, no. 11 (November 2003): 65–74.
- December 2011
- Case
Peace, Non-Aligned: The Pragmatic Optimism of Lakhdar Brahimi
By: James K. Sebenius and Laurence A. Green
Describes the background and career of Lakhdar Brahimi in numerous roles ranging from Algeria's ambassador to Indonesia and the Arab League, to serving as that country's foreign minister, and to his many years at the United Nations, with special emphasis on his actions... View Details
Keywords: Leadership; Conflict Management; Personal Development and Career; Government and Politics; Algeria
Sebenius, James K., and Laurence A. Green. "Peace, Non-Aligned: The Pragmatic Optimism of Lakhdar Brahimi." Harvard Business School Case 912-028, December 2011.
- November 2010
- Supplement
Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Jason Cheng Qian
Details and evaluates results in Esquel's 2002 initiative to negotiate long-term partnerships with often-exploited farmers in Xinjiang (western China) to procure a superior cotton variety. View Details
Keywords: Contracts; Agreements and Arrangements; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Outcome or Result; Leasing; Business and Community Relations; Business and Government Relations; Partners and Partnerships; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Hong Kong; Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu
Sebenius, James K., and Jason Cheng Qian. "Esquel Group: Building a Sustainable Partnership with Cotton Farmers in Xinjiang (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 911-032, November 2010.