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- June 1991 (Revised April 1997)
- Background Note
Managing the Multibusiness Corporation
By: David J. Collis
Lays out some ideas on how to restructure a multibusiness corporation. Identifies sixteen elements of organization design, and then applies contingency theory to argue that these elements need to be aligned with the tasks the corporation uses to create value across its... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Alignment; Corporate Strategy; Theory; Value Creation
Collis, David J. "Managing the Multibusiness Corporation." Harvard Business School Background Note 391-286, June 1991. (Revised April 1997.)
- June 1991 (Revised March 1995)
- Teaching Note
Major Home Appliance Industry in 1984 (Revised) and Maytag in 1984, Teaching Note
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (9-386-115) and (9-389-055). View Details
- June 1991 (Revised February 1995)
- Teaching Note
Berkshire Partners, Teaching Note
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (9-391-091). View Details
- June 1991 (Revised April 2005)
- Teaching Note
IBP and the U.S. Meat Industry (TN)
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (9-391-006). View Details
- April 1991 (Revised November 1993)
- Supplement
Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry (D)
By: David J. Collis
Describes important developments in the pet food industry in 1989, 1990, and 1991, focusing on competitive dynamics among the industry's major players. View Details
Collis, David J. "Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 391-197, April 1991. (Revised November 1993.)
- April 1991 (Revised October 1993)
- Case
Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry (A)
By: David J. Collis
Describes the pet food industry in the mid-eighties prior to the breakout of a major competitive battle as manufacturers fight for share. Illustrates how when there are benefits to play in multiple markets, competitors will take action in one market to preserve their... View Details
Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Forecasting and Prediction; Financial Markets; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Ownership Stake; Competition; Corporate Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry
Collis, David J. "Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry (A)." Harvard Business School Case 391-189, April 1991. (Revised October 1993.)
- April 1988 (Revised April 1989)
- Case
Kingsbury Machine Tool Corp.
By: David J. Collis
Collis, David J. "Kingsbury Machine Tool Corp." Harvard Business School Case 388-110, April 1988. (Revised April 1989.)
- November 1986 (Revised September 1987)
- Case
Machine Tool Industry (A)
By: David J. Collis
Collis, David J. "Machine Tool Industry (A)." Harvard Business School Case 387-087, November 1986. (Revised September 1987.)
- 27 Feb 2007
- First Look
First Look: February 27, 2007
2007) Abstract This article explores the barriers and facilitators experienced by ethnic minority medical students in achieving personal and professional success. Cyclical Wages in a Search-and-Bargaining Model with Large Firms... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- May 2023
- Teaching Note
Nasty Gals Do It Better
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 715-412. View Details
- January 2013
- Teaching Note
Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (TN) (A), (B), (C), and (D)
By: David J. Collis
- May 2006 (Revised July 2007)
- Case
Sharp Corporation 2004
By: David J. Collis
Presents the performance of Sharp Corp. in 2004. Illustrates Sharp's continuing leadership in the high end LCD market. View Details
Collis, David J. "Sharp Corporation 2004." Harvard Business School Case 706-508, May 2006. (Revised July 2007.)
- April 1995 (Revised November 1997)
- Teaching Note
Walt Disney Company, The (B): Sustaining Growth (TN)
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (1-794-129). View Details
- February 1995 (Revised January 1996)
- Teaching Note
Birds Eye and the U.K. Frozen Food Industry (A) TN
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (9-792-074). View Details
- March 1995 (Revised January 1996)
- Teaching Note
Portfolio Planning at Ciba-Geigy and the Newport Investment Proposal TN
By: David J. Collis
Teaching Note for (9-795-040). View Details
Collis, David J. "Portfolio Planning at Ciba-Geigy and the Newport Investment Proposal TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 795-107, March 1995. (Revised January 1996.)
- February 1994 (Revised August 1998)
- Case
Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy
By: David J. Collis
Newell is a $1.5 billion manufacturer and distributor of low-tech home and hardware products, geared to serve volume purchasers. In 1992, Newell is considering two approaches to expand its current product line with the acquisitions of Sanford Corp., a $140 million... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Marketing Channels; Corporate Strategy; Diversification; Expansion; Manufacturing Industry
Collis, David J. "Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 794-066, February 1994. (Revised August 1998.)
- February 1992 (Revised January 1996)
- Supplement
Birds Eye and the U.K. Frozen Food Industry (B)
By: David J. Collis
Describes the change in strategy Birds Eye adopted in the 1980s in the face of declining profitability and eroding market share. Updates the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Stock Shares; Adoption; Business Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Vertical Integration; Food and Beverage Industry; United Kingdom
Collis, David J. "Birds Eye and the U.K. Frozen Food Industry (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 792-078, February 1992. (Revised January 1996.)