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- January 1989 (Revised March 1995)
- Case
Du Pont Freon Products Division (A)
In 1988, the Du Pont Co. is abruptly confronted with solid scientific evidence that chlorofluorocarbons are destroying the earth's ozone shield. Du Pont, with its Freon brand product line serving markets for foam insulation, electronics solvents, and especially... View Details
- January 1989 (Revised September 1995)
- Case
Westinghouse Electric Corp.: Automating the Capital Budget Process (A)
By: Lynda M. Applegate and Julie H. Hertenstein
- January 1989 (Revised June 1993)
- Case
General Electric: Compliance Systems
By: Robert L. Simons
After General Electric (GE) is indicted in 1985 for defrauding the Department of Defense, Chairman John F. Welch takes dramatic steps to prevent a recurrence. This case documents the new systems and procedures that are put in place to ensure that all GE employees are... View Details
- January 1989
- Teaching Note
The World VCR Industry, Teaching Note
By: David B. Yoffie
Teaching Note for (9-387-098). View Details
- November 1988 (Revised May 1990)
- Case
General Electric Lighting Business Group: The High-Speed Horizontal Project
Keywords: Electronics Industry
- October 1988 (Revised May 1989)
- Case
General Electric: Consumer Electronics Group
By: David J. Collis and Nancy Donohue
Highlights the General Electric takeover of RCA and the consolidation of the two companies' consumer electronic groups. Starting first with a history of the television industry in the United States, Europe, and Japan, and then a brief discussion of the main competitors... View Details
- October 1988 (Revised December 1994)
- Case
Maytag in 1984
By: David J. Collis and Nancy Donohue
Highlights Maytag's unique position in the industry in 1984. Maytag, a much smaller player than its competitors has prior to 1984 been successful in producing high quality merchandise and charging a premium for it. By 1984 Maytag is also attempting expansion.... View Details
- July 1988 (Revised October 1989)
- Teaching Note
Westinghouse Electric Corp. (A) and (B), Teaching Note
Keywords: Electronics Industry
- May 1988 (Revised March 1990)
- Case
Matsushita Electric Industrial (MEI) in 1987
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Sumantra Ghoshal
Describes the development of Matsushita's international operations and the building of its dominant competitive position in the consumer electronics industry. Picks up the major challenges facing the company in 1987 as both its product focus and geographic posture are... View Details
- May 1987 (Revised May 1989)
- Case
Westinghouse Electric Corp. (B): Control House
Keywords: Electronics Industry
- March 1987 (Revised January 1992)
- Case
A New CAE System for Shield Electronics Engineers
- January 1987
- Background Note
Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry (Condensed)
- January 1987 (Revised January 1990)
- Case
The World VCR Industry
By: David B. Yoffie
In the 1980s Japan dominated the world industry for video cassette recorders. This case looks at the evolution of the technology and competition in VCRs, the battles between VHS and Beta, and the emerging threats to Japanese dominance. View Details
- October 1986 (Revised February 1987)
- Case
South Korea: Trade and the Electronics Industry
By: David B. Yoffie
- September 1986 (Revised July 2001)
- Case
Eastern Electric Apparatus Repair Company (A)
By: Carliss Y. Baldwin and Harry Gruner
As principals engaged in structuring leveraged buyouts for a well-capitalized risk arbitrage firm, Bob Meehan and George Schwartz are preparing to bid for the business and assets of a Westinghouse subsidiary. The case focuses on the value of the opportunity, methods of... View Details
- August 1986 (Revised November 1991)
- Case
Minebea Co. Ltd.
By: W. Carl Kester
Keywords: Electronics Industry
- July 1986 (Revised October 1987)
- Case
Ampex Corp.: Product Matrix Engineering (Revised)
- February 1986 (Revised September 1986)
- Case
Comtec Electronics, Inc. (A)
By: W. Earl Sasser
Keywords: Electronics Industry