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August 1989 (Revised October 2005)
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James Burke: A Career in American Business (B)

Covers the history of Tylenol from the autumn of 1982 through the second tampering incident in February 1986. Also deals with other developments in the history of Johnson & Johnson, especially the acquisition and divestiture of Technicare. View Details

Keywords: History; Pharmaceutical Industry

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02 Aug 2013
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People must take responsibility for managing their careers

10 Aug 2011
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Try a little humility to smooth career path

07 Jan 2013
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Sharing what's at the heart of career success

11 Dec 2017
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What equity means to your career and company

24 Apr 2014
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Exploring how companies manage talent and career development

Harvard Business School Professor Boris Groysberg (DBA 2002) describes his research into how companies manage hiring and talent development. (Published April 2014) View Details

29 Jun 2022
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Four Elements for Finding the Right Career Path

When people contemplate a career change, astute thinking alone won’t necessarily take them in the right direction. Instead, when career changes and other huge life-changing experiences are at stake, people... View Details

May 2008
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Thomas Green: Power, Office Politics and a Career in Crisis

By: W. Earl Sasser Jr. and Heather Beckham

The case describes the dilemma of a marketing manager, Thomas Green, who, after being rapidly promoted, is harshly criticized by his boss, Frank Davis. Green and Davis disagree on work styles and market projections. Green believes the sales goals set by Davis are based... View Details

Keywords: Superior ＆ Subordinate; Performance Management; Personal Strategy ＆ Style; Management Style; Conflict Management; Communication; Rank and Position; Personal Characteristics; Power and Influence

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17 Dec 2015
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Acquiring Business Skills To Advance A Career Trajectory

business acumen if he wanted to become a leader in the industry. Sondecker, who is a US Air Force Reservist, credits the financial aid he received with furthering his career goals. “The fellowship is a tremendous help, enabling me to... View Details

Keywords: Machinery Manufacturing; Manufacturing

summer 1990
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Retraining Mid-career Managers: Career History and Self-efficacy Beliefs

By: Linda A. Hill and J. Elias

Keywords: Management Skills; Values and Beliefs

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Earnings Misses Mean Big Career Risks for CFOs

03 Apr 2014
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Case Study: Career Choices When Life Is Short

30 Mar 2010
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MBA Career Services Resist Tide Of Budget Cuts

20 Nov 2012
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Five Self-Defeating Behaviors that Ruin Companies and Careers

20 Jan 2021
Video

Advance Your Career with Greater Purpose and Focus

October 2021 (Revised February 2022)
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upGrad: Delivering Career Outcomes Online: Degree by Degree

By: John J-H Kim, Anjali Raina and Rachna Chawla

In August 2021, the founders of upGrad, the latest unicorn in the Indian higher education online space, were deciding how to best use the funds to execute on their ambitious growth plans. Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar and Phalgun Kompalli had envisioned upGrad as an... View Details

Keywords: Unicorns; COVID-19 Pandemic; Higher Education; Internet and the Web; Spending; Growth and Development Strategy; Education Industry; India

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