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- November 2003 (Revised April 2010)
- Case
Flextronics International, Ltd.
By: Robert S. Huckman and Gary P. Pisano
Describes Flextronics' evolution from providing outsourced manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the electronics industry to developing entire unbranded products for purchase by OEMs. In 2001, Flextronics began a development program that... View Details
Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Product Development; Production; Service Operations; Performance Effectiveness; Electronics Industry; Manufacturing Industry
Huckman, Robert S., and Gary P. Pisano. "Flextronics International, Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 604-063, November 2003. (Revised April 2010.)
- October 2001 (Revised March 2008)
- Case
Anagene, Inc.
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Christina L. Darwall
An entrepreneurial, publicly traded biotech company has begun production and sales of its core product--cartridges that permit DNA samples to be analyzed on a microchip. In the early quarters, sales are difficult to forecast and the company has experienced fluctuating... View Details
Keywords: Cost Accounting; Financial Reporting; Production; Performance Capacity; Risk and Uncertainty; Genetics; Governing and Advisory Boards; Biotechnology Industry; California
Kaplan, Robert S., and Christina L. Darwall. "Anagene, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 102-030, October 2001. (Revised March 2008.)
- Article
The Innovation of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Steven R. Anderson
Kaplan, Robert S., and Steven R. Anderson. "The Innovation of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing." Cost Management 21, no. 2 (March–April 2007): 5–15.
- 2005
- Working Paper
Does Focus Improve Operational Performance? Lessons from the Management of Clinical Trials
By: Robert S. Huckman and Darren E. Zinner
Huckman, Robert S., and Darren E. Zinner. "Does Focus Improve Operational Performance? Lessons from the Management of Clinical Trials." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 05-073, May 2005.
- February 2004
- Article
Measuring the Strategic Readiness of Intangible Assets
By: Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton
Kaplan, Robert S., and David P. Norton. "Measuring the Strategic Readiness of Intangible Assets." Harvard Business Review 82, no. 2 (February 2004).
- December 2003
- Article
Expensing Stock Options: A Fair-Value Approach
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Krishna G. Palepu
Kaplan, Robert S., and Krishna G. Palepu. "Expensing Stock Options: A Fair-Value Approach." Harvard Business Review 81, no. 12 (December 2003).
- June 1998
- Case
Legend Group (A), The
By: Lynn S. Paine and Robert J. Crawford
Paine, Lynn S., and Robert J. Crawford. "Legend Group (A), The." Harvard Business School Case 398-104, June 1998.
- March 2003
- Article
Technological Development and Medical Productivity: The Diffusion of Angioplasty in New York State
By: David M. Cutler and Robert S. Huckman
A puzzling feature of many medical innovations is that they simultaneously appear to reduce unit costs and increase total costs. We consider this phenomenon by examining the diffusion of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)—a treatment for coronary... View Details
Keywords: Innovation and Invention; Cost; Health Care and Treatment; Health Disorders; Performance Improvement; Product; New York (state, US)
Cutler, David M., and Robert S. Huckman. "Technological Development and Medical Productivity: The Diffusion of Angioplasty in New York State." Journal of Health Economics 22, no. 2 (March 2003): 187–217.
- May–June 2001
- Article
Building a Strategy-Focused Organization
By: Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton
Kaplan, Robert S., and David P. Norton. "Building a Strategy-Focused Organization." Ivey Business Journal (May–June 2001): 12–19.
- 22 Feb 2011
- Research & Ideas
Most Popular Articles, Papers of the Decade
much better. In this article, professor and Balanced Scorecard guru Robert S. Kaplan introduces BSC Customer Profitability Metrics. From Balanced Scorecard Report. Marketing Your Way Through a Recession... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- June/July 1997
- Article
Why Does Business Need a Balanced Scorecard? Part II
By: Robert S. Kaplan and David Norton
Keywords: Balanced Scorecard
- January 2024 (Revised December 2024)
- Case
It's Not Mutual: The Conversion of Eastern Bank to Stock Ownership
By: David S. Scharfstein and Robert Ialenti
Scharfstein, David S., and Robert Ialenti. "It's Not Mutual: The Conversion of Eastern Bank to Stock Ownership." Harvard Business School Case 224-064, January 2024. (Revised December 2024.)
- Article
The CMS New Rule on Ambulatory Surgical Centers Earns Only Partial Credit
By: Junaid Nabi and Robert S. Kaplan
The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it will be removing more... View Details
Keywords: Ambulatory Care; Payment Policy; Health Care and Treatment; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms
Nabi, Junaid, and Robert S. Kaplan. "The CMS New Rule on Ambulatory Surgical Centers Earns Only Partial Credit." Health Affairs Blog (June 2, 2021).
- May 2017
- Supplement
Boston Children's Hospital Process Map Video
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Mary Witkowski
The 13 minute video simulates a discussion among orthopedic surgeons and cast room technicians about the processes and resources used when applying long leg casts for patients. The video should be used when teaching Boston Children’s Hospital (Abridged) case, #914-407,... View Details
Keywords: Activity Based Costing; Healthcare Costing; Process Maps; Activity Based Costing and Management; Health Care and Treatment
Kaplan, Robert S., and Mary Witkowski. "Boston Children's Hospital Process Map Video." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 117-703, May 2017.
- August 2015 (Revised August 2015)
- Case
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Jonathan Warsh
Two groups of orthopedic surgeons form a joint venture with a community hospital to establish Hoag Orthopedic Institute, a for-profit hospital and two ambulatory service centers. By controlling and integrating all aspects of the patients' medical treatment, the... View Details
Keywords: Outcomes Measurement; Bundled Payment; Health Care; Activity-based Costing And Management; Measurement and Metrics; Activity Based Costing and Management; Competitive Strategy; Medical Specialties; Health Care and Treatment; Outcome or Result; Health Industry
Kaplan, Robert S., and Jonathan Warsh. "Hoag Orthopedic Institute." Harvard Business School Case 115-023, August 2015. (Revised August 2015.)
- August 1994
- Case
Topcon Corporation: Production Control System
By: Robin Cooper and Robert S. Kaplan
Keywords: Production
Cooper, Robin, and Robert S. Kaplan. "Topcon Corporation: Production Control System." Harvard Business School Case 195-082, August 1994.
- August 1994 (Revised May 1999)
- Teaching Note
Mitsubishi Kasei Corporation: Product Line Cost System TN
By: Robin Cooper and Robert S. Kaplan
- August 1994 (Revised May 1999)
- Teaching Note
Citizen Watch Company, Ltd.: Cost Reduction for Mature Products TN
By: Robin Cooper and Robert S. Kaplan
- March 1994
- Case
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.: Cost Reduction for Mature Products
By: Robin Cooper and Robert S. Kaplan
Keywords: Cost Accounting
Cooper, Robin, and Robert S. Kaplan. "Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.: Cost Reduction for Mature Products." Harvard Business School Case 194-033, March 1994.