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- October 2010 (Revised December 2015)
- Supplement
Toyota Motor Corporation: 1990-2010
By: Roy D. Shapiro and Stephanie van Sice
This case follows Toyota's remarkable growth and geographic expansion from 1990 to 2010 and, in the recalls of 2009 and 2010, poses questions about the impact of that growth. Issues of increasing technological complexity also play a part. View Details
Keywords: Growth and Development; Problems and Challenges; Expansion; Complexity; Technology; Auto Industry
Shapiro, Roy D., and Stephanie van Sice. "Toyota Motor Corporation: 1990-2010." Harvard Business School Supplement 611-035, October 2010. (Revised December 2015.)
- January 2010 (Revised August 2012)
- Supplement
Hospital for Special Surgery (B): Continuing Challenges of Growth
By: Regina E. Herzlinger and Laura Low Ah Kee
After its successful new U.K. venture, the Hospital for Special Surgery wants to do more of the same, without decimating its core New York City facility. The case provides considerable details about the different options it is exploring. View Details
Herzlinger, Regina E., and Laura Low Ah Kee. "Hospital for Special Surgery (B): Continuing Challenges of Growth." Harvard Business School Supplement 310-077, January 2010. (Revised August 2012.)
- April 1998 (Revised February 2001)
- Case
CBS Evening News
The CBS Evening News looks for options for growth of the franchise. This case discusses CBS's main competitors and their positioning in the evening news market, as well as the history and operations of the CBS Evening News. View Details
Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Competition; Business Growth and Maturation; Media; Media and Broadcasting Industry; United States
Rayport, Jeffrey F., Dickson Louie, Michelle Toth, and Carrie Ardito. "CBS Evening News." Harvard Business School Case 898-086, April 1998. (Revised February 2001.)
- June 1997 (Revised March 2001)
- Case
Genset Initial Public Offering (A)
By: Paul A. Gompers and Jeffrey M. Anapolsky
Pascal Brandys, founder and CEO of Genset, must decide whether to take this young biotechnology company public. If so, should he do a dual offering in both France and the U.S.? The case also explores the business models in genomics research. View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Initial Public Offering; Genetics; Going Public; Management Teams; Biotechnology Industry; France; United States
Gompers, Paul A., and Jeffrey M. Anapolsky. "Genset Initial Public Offering (A)." Harvard Business School Case 297-096, June 1997. (Revised March 2001.)
- November 1995 (Revised November 1996)
- Background Note
Global Property and Casualty Insurance Industry, The
This case gives a broad overview of the global property and casualty insurance industry. Topics covered include insurance economics and risk bearing, insurance accounting, risk-based capital, catastrophic risk, underwriting cycles, the Lloyd's crisis, reinsurance, and... View Details
Mason, Scott P., and W. James Whalen. "Global Property and Casualty Insurance Industry, The ." Harvard Business School Background Note 296-033, November 1995. (Revised November 1996.)
- May 2020
- Case
Numenta in 2020: The Future of AI
By: David B. Yoffie, Cameron Armstrong, Mei Tao and Marta Zwierz
In 2020, Numenta’s co-founder, Jeff Hawkins, completed his pathbreaking research on artificial intelligence. His co-founder and CEO, Donna Dubinsky, had to find a business model to monetize the technology. This case explores the challenges of building a business... View Details
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Monetization; Information Technology; Strategy; Intellectual Property; Business Model; AI and Machine Learning; Technology Industry
Yoffie, David B., Cameron Armstrong, Mei Tao, and Marta Zwierz. "Numenta in 2020: The Future of AI." Harvard Business School Case 720-463, May 2020.
- May 2016
- Supplement
Should I Stay or Should I Go? (B)
By: Boris Groysberg, George Serafeim, Eric Lin and Robin Abrahams
A sequel to HBS No. 515-069. Alexi has been hired as CFO for a medical start-up, despite the controversy over his former company. The (B) cases focuses on how to introduce new, high-profile leaders to stakeholders inside and outside the organization. View Details
Keywords: Business and Stakeholder Relations
Groysberg, Boris, George Serafeim, Eric Lin, and Robin Abrahams. "Should I Stay or Should I Go? (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 116-060, May 2016.
- October 2014 (Revised October 2014)
- Case
RedBrick Health: How to Fatten the Company That Slims...
By: Robert F. Higgins and Robert M. Greenglass
The case describes this health and wellness service company and poses the question: should RedBrick stay on the path of building out its product platform, or should the RedBrick platform be launched directly to health insurers, ACOs, or directly to customers? View Details
Keywords: ACOs; Accountable Care Organization; Healthcare; Health Services; Healthcare Industry; Health Engagement Company; Entrepreneurship; Health Care and Treatment; Growth and Development Strategy; Health Industry; United States
Higgins, Robert F., and Robert M. Greenglass. "RedBrick Health: How to Fatten the Company That Slims..." Harvard Business School Case 815-035, October 2014. (Revised October 2014.)
- February 2014
- Teaching Note
A.P. Møller–Maersk Group: Evaluating Strategic Talent Management Initiatives
By: Boris Groysberg, Sarah L. Abbott and Robin Abrahams
This teaching note is an accompaniment to the case, A.P. Møller–Maersk Group: Evaluating Strategic Talent Management Initiatives. The case reviews the talent management issues being discussed at Maersk Group, a global conglomerate with large shipping and oil & gas... View Details
- January 2013
- Supplement
SMARTBITES (B): May 2009
By: Michael Roberts and Amar Bhide
The case describes a Turkish brother and sister team who are evaluating the option of acquiring and operating a franchise of a large US bakery/cafe for Turkey. They are comparing this option to that of simply starting a similar business. View Details
Keywords: Franchising; Start-up; Franchise Ownership; Business Startups; Food and Beverage Industry; Turkey
Roberts, Michael, and Amar Bhide. "SMARTBITES (B): May 2009." Harvard Business School Supplement 813-110, January 2013.
- March 2013
- Case
First Green Bank: Bringing Bloom to Desert Landscapes
By: Christopher Marquis and Juan Almandoz
First Green Bank is a bank start-up in the midst of the financial crisis which aims to promote sustainability while making money as a bank. The case presents an ethical dilemma as it considers a loan to an arms manufacturer. View Details
Keywords: Social Entrepreneurship; Financial Crisis; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Business and Community Relations; Environmental Sustainability; Ethics; Banking Industry; United States; Florida
Marquis, Christopher, and Juan Almandoz. "First Green Bank: Bringing Bloom to Desert Landscapes." Harvard Business School Case 413-073, March 2013.
- April 2003 (Revised April 2006)
- Case
Developing Professionals-The BCG Way (A)
By: Ashish Nanda
This case provides a brief history of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the firm's approach to development and mentorship of its consultants. It also discusses the challenges facing three consultants who are nearing the two-year mark of working at BCG. View Details
Nanda, Ashish, and Kelley Elizabeth Morrell. "Developing Professionals-The BCG Way (A)." Harvard Business School Case 903-113, April 2003. (Revised April 2006.)
- May 2002
- Supplement
Circon
By: Brian J. Hall and Guhan Subramanian
This case consists of two parts. Part one contains portions of a panel discussion on corporate governance, the poison pill, and hostile takeover attempts/defenses. Part two contains clips from separate visits by George Cloutier and Richard Auhll to the HBS classroom. View Details
- June 1996 (Revised April 2003)
- Case
AeroTech Service Group, Inc.
AeroTech Service Group uses Internet protocols and other advanced computing technologies to interconnect the IS networks of McDonnell-Douglas Aerospace with many of its customers, suppliers, and other partners. The case discusses AeroTech's product and explores options... View Details
Keywords: Internet and the Web; Information Technology; Information Technology Industry; Air Transportation Industry
Upton, David M., and Andrew P. McAfee. "AeroTech Service Group, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 696-094, June 1996. (Revised April 2003.)
- August 1993
- Case
You've Just Got to Fire Him (A)
A CEO has decided to fire his head of sales, but stumbles over the question of when and how? This case describes the background and the resolution that it had to be done in June of 1992 in a particular way. View Details
Barnes, Louis B. "You've Just Got to Fire Him (A)." Harvard Business School Case 494-028, August 1993.
- February 1984 (Revised July 2007)
- Case
Jeff Bradley (A)
Jeff Bradley made significant contributions by working well with the prevailing culture in one assignment, and influencing needed change in another--all from a relatively unfavorable position. Series (A-D) presents a rewritten version of an earlier single case by the... View Details
Sathe, Vijay V., and C. Paul Dredge. "Jeff Bradley (A)." Harvard Business School Case 484-066, February 1984. (Revised July 2007.)
- 19 Nov 2014
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- 22 Oct 2010
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- 03 Oct 2019
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