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- September 2001
- Background Note
Accounting for Computer Software Development Costs
By: Robert S. Kaplan and Tatiana Sandino
Summarizes the debate on accounting for computer software development costs. Provides a historical description of the development of standards on accounting of computer software development costs, both in the United States and internationally. Describes how, after much... View Details
Kaplan, Robert S., and Tatiana Sandino. "Accounting for Computer Software Development Costs." Harvard Business School Background Note 102-034, September 2001.
- November 1999 (Revised June 2001)
- Case
Compaq Computer Corporation: The DEC Acquisition
By: Carliss Y. Baldwin and Barbara Feinberg
Compaq's board of directors is faced with responsibility for setting the price range and terms for the proposed acquisition of Digital Equipment Corp. The transaction is described in the context of the rapidly evolving markets and business models of the computer... View Details
- March 2000
- Case
Dell Computer Corporation: Share Repurchase Program
By: George C. Chacko and Luis M. Viceira
Dell Computer Corp. announced a share repurchase program shortly after a significant stock price drop. In this announcement, the company also states that it will use options contracts. This case looks at the options transactions and how they relate to Dell's employee... View Details
Chacko, George C., and Luis M. Viceira. "Dell Computer Corporation: Share Repurchase Program." Harvard Business School Case 200-056, March 2000.
- 30 Jun 2003
- Research & Ideas
Computer Security is For Managers, Too
company computer systems is often left unclear. Managers need to ask, "Who should have remote access to the corporate network? What safeguards must be in place before employees can connect to the corporate network from a remote... View Details
- August 1998 (Revised February 1999)
- Case
Product Development at Dell Computer Corporation
By: Stefan H. Thomke, Vish V. Krishnan and Ashok Nimgade
Describes how Dell redesigned its new product development process after experiencing a major product setback and a significant decline in firm profits in 1993. Dell's new process is challenged during the development of a new line of portable computers when the incoming... View Details
Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Profit; Managerial Roles; Risk Management; Product Development; Business Processes; Problems and Challenges; Risk and Uncertainty; Hardware; Computer Industry
Thomke, Stefan H., Vish V. Krishnan, and Ashok Nimgade. "Product Development at Dell Computer Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 699-010, August 1998. (Revised February 1999.)
- March 1990
- Case
Computer Corporation of America
Keywords: Computer Industry
Applegate, Lynda M. "Computer Corporation of America." Harvard Business School Case 190-131, March 1990.
- January 1994 (Revised July 1994)
- Case
Apple Computer in China--1993
By: David B. Yoffie
Yoffie, David B. "Apple Computer in China--1993." Harvard Business School Case 794-100, January 1994. (Revised July 1994.)
- January 1995 (Revised March 1995)
- Supplement
Apple Computer 1995 (A)
By: David B. Yoffie and Takia Mahmood
Updates Apple Computer--1992. Summarizes the key strategic actions from 1992 to 1995 regarding PCs, the PowerMac, multimedia, OS licensing, and alliances with IBM. View Details
Yoffie, David B., and Takia Mahmood. "Apple Computer 1995 (A)." Harvard Business School Supplement 795-061, January 1995. (Revised March 1995.)
- March 1996
- Teaching Note
Dell Computer Corporation TN
By: Das Narayandas
Teaching Note for (9-596-058). View Details
Keywords: Computer Industry
- January 1992 (Revised July 1992)
- Background Note
Managing Top-Line Computer Applications
Sviokla, John J. "Managing Top-Line Computer Applications." Harvard Business School Background Note 192-098, January 1992. (Revised July 1992.)
- May 1989
- Case
CGA Computer Associates, Inc.
Bartczak, Norman, and John J. Sviokla. "CGA Computer Associates, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 189-177, May 1989.
- September 2000
- Case
Renaming Computer Power Group
Presents results of a consumer survey used to guide selection of a new corporate brand name. Four alternative names are tested for their ability to communicate desired company attributes to consumers. The pros and cons of developing brand names at corporate versus... View Details
Fournier, Susan M., and Andrea Carol Wojnicki. "Renaming Computer Power Group." Harvard Business School Case 501-007, September 2000.
- May 1999
- Teaching Note
Apple Computer 1999 TN
By: David B. Yoffie and Mary Kwak
Teaching Note for (9-799-108). View Details
Keywords: Information Technology Industry
- October 1992 (Revised January 1993)
- Supplement
Mips Computer Systems (B)
Describes developments subsequent to the (A) case. View Details
Gomes-Casseres, Benjamin. "Mips Computer Systems (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 793-049, October 1992. (Revised January 1993.)
- March 1991
- Supplement
Gold Hill Computers (B)
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Gold Hill Computers (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 691-074, March 1991.
- April 1985 (Revised September 1985)
- Case
Compass Computer Services (B)
Vitale, Michael R. "Compass Computer Services (B)." Harvard Business School Case 185-105, April 1985. (Revised September 1985.)
- April 2000 (Revised November 2000)
- Case
Computer Power Group: Designing Brand Architecture
Computer Power Group (CPG), an Australian-based consulting, education, and staffing placement firm in the IT industry, is contemplating a brand architecture capable of structuring its eight branded business units. CEO Peter James is particularly curious about whether a... View Details
Keywords: Brands and Branding; Employment Industry; Education Industry; Consulting Industry; Australia
Fournier, Susan M., and Andrea Carol Wojnicki. "Computer Power Group: Designing Brand Architecture." Harvard Business School Case 500-060, April 2000. (Revised November 2000.)
- 1997
- Article
Are Computers Gender-neutral? Gender Stereotypic Responses to Computers with Voices
By: C. I. Nass, Y. Moon and N. Green
Nass, C. I., Y. Moon, and N. Green. "Are Computers Gender-neutral? Gender Stereotypic Responses to Computers with Voices." Journal of Applied Social Psychology 27, no. 10 (1997): 864–876.
- November 1990 (Revised October 1994)
- Case
Apple Computer (C): The Human Resource Function
Explores how the human resource (HR) function at Apple Computer can best support the company's strategy. Describes in detail the HR function. The function is considering a reorganization at the end of the case, in response to criticism from non-HR employees and... View Details
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Human Resources; Business Strategy; Computer Industry; United States
Gibbs, Michael J. "Apple Computer (C): The Human Resource Function." Harvard Business School Case 491-043, November 1990. (Revised October 1994.)
- September 1986 (Revised May 1987)
- Case
Bowater Computer Forms, Inc.
By: Francis Aguilar, Paul R. Lawrence and Robert Massie
Keywords: Computer Industry
Aguilar, Francis, Paul R. Lawrence, and Robert Massie. "Bowater Computer Forms, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 387-047, September 1986. (Revised May 1987.)