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October 1989
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Exxon Corp.: Trouble at Valdez

Discusses the events leading to and repercussions following the 11 million gallon oil spill in Prince William Sound off the Alaskan coast. This was the largest spill in U.S. history. Examines the response to the spill by Exxon management, government agencies, and... View Details

Keywords: Natural Environment; Crisis Management; Energy Sources; Shipping Industry; Energy Industry; Alaska

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February 1982 (Revised February 1985)
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Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline

By: Richard H.K. Vietor

Keywords: Energy Industry; Alaska

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12 Nov 2021
Op-Ed

Can Our Parenting Struggles Make Us Better Leaders?

they have an obligation to work proactively to further the company’s mission. Alaska Airlines, likewise, has become one of the most successful and well-regarded airlines by giving its frontline workers much more control over customer... View Details

Keywords: by Ranjay Gulati; Air Transportation

19 Nov 2014
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Marketing Marijuana

the United States, two new states, Alaska and Oregon, as well as the District of Columbia had legalized the recreational sale of marijuana. They joined Washington and Colorado, which legalized pot in the 2012 election, as well as two... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Food & Beverage

15 May 2018
First Look

New Research and Ideas, May 15, 2018

and principles—that is, by providing freedom within a galvanizing framework—leaders can equip employees to make on-the-ground decisions that are in the company’s best interests. Gulati uses businesses as diverse as Netflix, Alaska... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

15 Nov 2016
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November 15, 2016

investment houses could use their funds to promote corporate social responsibility and that such investments could be profitable. This was considered extremely unorthodox in the industry at the time. In the wake of the giant oil spill from the tanker Exxon Valdez in... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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