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- July 2010
- Teaching Note
Shanzhai! MediaTek and the "White Box" Handset Market (TN)
By: Willy C. Shih
Teaching Note for 610081. View Details
- June 2008 (Revised July 2008)
- Case
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
By: Robert Steven Kaplan, Christopher Marquis and Brent Kazan
Marc Buoniconti is the co-founder of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a nonprofit medical research organization. The project was founded in 1985 by Marc and his father Nick, a former Hall of Fame football player, when Marc suffered a spinal cord injury. In 2007,... View Details
Keywords: Investment; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Health Testing and Trials; Leadership; Growth and Development Strategy; Mission and Purpose; Research and Development; Nonprofit Organizations; Health Industry; Miami
Kaplan, Robert Steven, Christopher Marquis, and Brent Kazan. "The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis." Harvard Business School Case 408-003, June 2008. (Revised July 2008.)
- February 2003 (Revised September 2003)
- Case
NanoGene Technologies, Inc.
Describes a company during the start-up phase and focuses on the founders' decisions regarding splitting the equity and compensation. Also considers establishing policies and practices that will set the tone for the company as it grows. Discusses a number of specific... View Details
Keywords: Business Startups; Business or Company Management; Compensation and Benefits; Selection and Staffing; Growth and Development Strategy; Organizational Culture; Policy; Technology Industry
Cyr, Linda A., and Michael J. Roberts. "NanoGene Technologies, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 803-117, February 2003. (Revised September 2003.)
- March 1999
- Case
Hans Fritz at Novartis Thailand (A): The First Month
By: Michael Y. Yoshino and Carin-Isabel Knoop
Dr. Hans Fritz is 37 years old when he arrives in Bangkok on March 1, 1998 to assume his position as general manager of Novartis Thailand. Novartis is the world's largest pharmaceutical company. He had lobbied to transition from a staff position to this line management... View Details
Keywords: Management Teams; Organizational Structure; Transition; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Working Conditions; Organizational Culture; Growth and Development Strategy; Crisis Management; Decision Making; Pharmaceutical Industry; Thailand
Yoshino, Michael Y., and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Hans Fritz at Novartis Thailand (A): The First Month." Harvard Business School Case 399-123, March 1999.
- November 1996 (Revised June 1997)
- Case
Harvard Business School Publishing
By: David A. Garvin and Artemis March
Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Harvard Business School Publishing Corp., has succeeded in turning around the organization after several difficult years. She has launched several strategic and organizational initiatives, and has instilled a new philosophy and vision.... View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Organizational Structure; Strategic Planning; Problems and Challenges
Garvin, David A., and Artemis March. "Harvard Business School Publishing." Harvard Business School Case 397-028, November 1996. (Revised June 1997.)
- April 2015 (Revised October 2024)
- Case
The German Export Engine
By: Gunnar Trumbull, Jonathan Schlefer and Sophus A. Reinert
In fall of 2018, Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel had logged significant successes. Germany was the largest exporter in the world, had maintained low unemployment through the 2008 financial crisis, and was gradually reforming its welfare state to meet future pension... View Details
Trumbull, Gunnar, Jonathan Schlefer, and Sophus A. Reinert. "The German Export Engine." Harvard Business School Case 715-045, April 2015. (Revised October 2024.)
- September 1998
- Case
Anheuser-Busch and the U.S. Brewing Industry
Presents an analytical report on the company's competitive position and on the industry structure in 1991. Used to show how a company can generate value through steady, incremental investment over a long period in a business model tailored to the industry context. Also... View Details
Keywords: Competition; Industry Structures; Growth and Development Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
McGahan, Anita M. "Anheuser-Busch and the U.S. Brewing Industry." Harvard Business School Case 799-026, September 1998.
- 12 Jul 2019
- News
The Birth of a Silicon Valley Blockbuster
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on SoundCloud More Skydeck episodes Dan Morrell: Hi, this is Dan Morrell, host of Skydeck. I wanted to ask a quick favor. We’re running a two-minute, ten-question listener survey to help us continue to bring you these great, engaging... View Details
- 06 Mar 2015
- News
Goldman Alumni’s Mozambique Merchant Bank Eyes Gas Boom
- 22 Dec 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #13: Democratizing Climate Returns - Nisha Desai (HBS 1997), Founder and CEO of Invest With Intention
supporting the growth of climate investing is stacking up: On December 5th, the International Energy Agency revised its renewable power forecast markedly. The agency now sees renewables surpassing coal as the largest source of global... View Details
- Web
“It’s like a pie-eating contest” | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
“He immediately understood and added value to a number of deals,” says Alastair. “But the single biggest value he brought? He was excited by our mission. He’s done everything from M&A analysis to support for your growth strategy, to... View Details
- Web
Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (SESC) - Course Catalog
over 500 alumni of the course, many of whom are building high growth social enterprises. Course Overview Social entrepreneurs don’t just build organizations, they change systems. This course will explore the frameworks, tools, mindsets,... View Details
- 01 Mar 2017
- News
Case Study: Moment in the Sun
Grabski (OPM 29, 2000) When you look at the life of successful startups, there is a distinct pattern: At the early stages, they focus and allocate most of their resources for the activities where the growth comes from. When you have a... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 01 Jun 2016
- News
Case Study: On the Table
with the country’s young and growing middle class. With funding from angel investors, the company launched in Mexico City in October 2014 with 3 employees; now it has more than 50 employees, 35 percent growth month over month, and an... View Details
- 01 Jan 2004
- News
A. G. Lafley, MBA 1977
the breakthrough development of Liquid Tide in 1984, is proud that most of P&G's growth in recent years has come from core products that are household names around the globe. "I really believe you should play to your strengths," he says.... View Details
- 31 Jul 2014
- Research & Ideas
A Scholarly Crowd Explores Crowdsourcing
powerful than the normal academic method of doing research that I will never do that again." Whether it's called crowdsourcing or open innovation, the growth of methods for yoking together groups of experts in various fields to work... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 31 Oct 2006
- HBS Case
Governing Sumida Corporation
founded in 1956 by Ichiro Yawata, Shiggi's father. The company reported revenues of 14 billion yen ($112 million) and had 5,200 employees when Shiggi Yawata was appointed CEO in 1992. A dynamic, outspoken leader, Yawata quickly set an ambitious global agenda for View Details
- 10 Mar 2022
- Blog Post
How I Spent My HBS 2+2 Deferral: Vika Wasyliw
Engineer on the Radio Frequency team. Starry is a start-up internet service provider headquartered in downtown Boston that uses fixed wireless broadband technology. When I worked there, Starry was in a phase of massive growth following... View Details