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- December 2006 (Revised April 2014)
- Case
J. R. D. Tata
By: Nitin Nohria, Anthony Mayo and Mark Benson
J.R.D Tata, Chairman of the Indian conglomerate Tata & Sons, played a significant role in building India's economic infrastructure. Under his guidance, Tata & Sons built locomotives, steel refineries, airlines, chemical plants, and technology-based enterprises.... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Development Economics; Working Conditions; Leadership; Infrastructure; Personal Development and Career; Business and Government Relations; India
Nohria, Nitin, Anthony Mayo, and Mark Benson. "J. R. D. Tata." Harvard Business School Case 407-061, December 2006. (Revised April 2014.)
- December 2005 (Revised May 2014)
- Case
Walt Disney and the 1941 Animators' Strike
By: Nitin Nohria, Anthony Mayo and Bridget Gurtler
Focuses on the leadership lessons drawn from the events precipitating the Animator's Strike of 1941, depicting the growing pains of a company that was as much formed and changed by American culture as American culture was formed and changed by it. The tale of Walt... View Details
Nohria, Nitin, Anthony Mayo, and Bridget Gurtler. "Walt Disney and the 1941 Animators' Strike." Harvard Business School Case 406-076, December 2005. (Revised May 2014.)
- July 2005
- Case
Leading Anadarko
By: Nitin Nohria, Krishna G. Palepu and David Lane
Describes the challenges facing Jim Hackett, the newly appointed CEO of Anadarko Petroleum, an independent oil and gas exploration company. In addition to strategic and organizational issues, Hackett must address concerns about proper disclosure of the company's oil... View Details
Keywords: Management Teams; Strategy; Organizations; Corporate Disclosure; Problems and Challenges; Mining Industry; Energy Industry
Nohria, Nitin, Krishna G. Palepu, and David Lane. "Leading Anadarko." Harvard Business School Case 406-014, July 2005.
- 2002
- Book
Changing Fortunes: The Remaking of the Industrial Corporation
By: Nitin Nohria, Davis Dwyer and Fred Dalzell Jr.
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
Nohria, Nitin, Davis Dwyer, and Fred Dalzell Jr. Changing Fortunes: The Remaking of the Industrial Corporation. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
- March 2007
- Supplement
Robert E. Rubin (B)
By: Nitin Nohria, Robert Steven Kaplan and Nicole Davison
Nohria, Nitin, Robert Steven Kaplan, and Nicole Davison. "Robert E. Rubin (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 407-068, March 2007.
- May 2006 (Revised February 2012)
- Case
General Electric's 20th Century CEOs (Abridged)
By: Nitin Nohria, Anthony J. Mayo and Mark Benson
General Electric thrived in every decade of the 20th century. Since its founding in 1892, GE has placed a high value on picking and training the best people. Staff members worked with other scientists in the company's research lab to design and manufacture new and... View Details
Nohria, Nitin, Anthony J. Mayo, and Mark Benson. "General Electric's 20th Century CEOs (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 406-118, May 2006. (Revised February 2012.)
- July 2003
- Article
What Really Works
By: Nitin Nohria, William F. Joyce and Bruce Roberson
Nohria, Nitin, William F. Joyce, and Bruce Roberson. "What Really Works." Harvard Business Review 81, no. 7 (July 2003).
- December 2009 (Revised January 2010)
- Case
Managing Talent at Bertelsmann AG (A)
By: Boris Groysberg, Nitin Nohria, Mark Maletz and Kerry Herman
Bertelsmann's EVP HR Immanuel Hermreck and his team were focused on four key HR issues. Three of these were somewhat discreet: improving Bertelsmann's employer brand; managing Bertelsmann talent across the firm's decentralized businesses; and ensuring early... View Details
Keywords: Talent and Talent Management; Recruitment; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Leadership Development; Strategic Planning; Competitive Advantage; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Germany
Groysberg, Boris, Nitin Nohria, Mark Maletz, and Kerry Herman. "Managing Talent at Bertelsmann AG (A)." Harvard Business School Case 410-010, December 2009. (Revised January 2010.)
- May 2017 (Revised June 2017)
- Teaching Note
Solvay Group: International Mobility and Managing Expatriates
By: Boris Groysberg, Nitin Nohria, Robin Abrahams and Kerry Herman
Teaching Note for HBS No. 409-079 View Details
- September 1994 (Revised August 2006)
- Case
Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (Consolidated) (A)
By: Nitin Nohria, Bharat N. Anand and Kyle F. Barnett
Describes the conditions leading to the acquisition of Cross and Trecker by Gidding & Lewis. View Details
Nohria, Nitin, Bharat N. Anand, and Kyle F. Barnett. "Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (Consolidated) (A)." Harvard Business School Case 495-018, September 1994. (Revised August 2006.)
- 20 Dec 2011
- First Look
First Look: December 20
In Study 2 we examined whether the sequential order of the integration condition matters. In line with our prediction, we found that integration worked best when unconscious thought followed conscious thought. Teaching Leadership: Advancing the Field Authors:Scott... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 25 Aug 2009
- First Look
First Look: August 25
the Airline Industry Can Teach Us About Leadership Authors:Anthony J. Mayo, Nitin Nohria, and Mark Rennella Publication:New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009 Publisher's Book Abstract Entrepreneurs, Managers,... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- February 2003
- Tutorial
Pre-Money / Post-Money Tutorial
By: Richard G. Hamermesh, Nitin Nohria, Michael J. Roberts, Arleen Ahearn-Cavanaugh and Sal Darji
An online, interactive tutorial that addresses issues surrounding entrepreneurial valuations. Topics include: the difference between an implied and a "bottom-up" valuation; the difference between pre-money and post-money valuations; the calculation of pre-money and... View Details
Keywords: Money
- June 2024
- Case
Driving Transformation: Jeff Jones at H&R Block
By: Nitin Nohria, Das Narayandas and Kayti Stanley
Nohria, Nitin, Das Narayandas, and Kayti Stanley. "Driving Transformation: Jeff Jones at H&R Block." Harvard Business School Case 424-079, June 2024.
- December 2005 (Revised April 2011)
- Case
C.W. Post
By: Nitin Nohria, Anthony Mayo and Mark Benson
In 1906, C.W. Post had to move his latest breakfast product--corn flakes--from store shelves into cereal bowls nationwide. Post genuinely believed his corn flakes and other breakfast foods would make people well. Through sampling and other innovative sales and... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Invention; Brands and Branding; Product Marketing; Sales; Food and Beverage Industry; Battle Creek
Nohria, Nitin, Anthony Mayo, and Mark Benson. "C.W. Post." Harvard Business School Case 406-063, December 2005. (Revised April 2011.)
- September 2015 (Revised January 2023)
- Background Note
Ethical Analysis: Situation versus Character
When we think of human behavior, especially from a moral perspective, we often rely on explanations based on character. We think that good decisions and responsible behavior require people with integrity and strong character and that immoral behavior originates within... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Ethics; Behavior; Personal Characteristics; Power and Influence; Situation or Environment; Values and Beliefs; Social Psychology
Nohria, Nitin, Sandra J. Sucher, Joseph Badaracco, and Bridget Gurtler. "Ethical Analysis: Situation versus Character." Harvard Business School Background Note 316-078, September 2015. (Revised January 2023.)
- August 2009
- Case
Daniel Salvadori: Life Story of a Recent MBA
By: Nitin Nohria, Daisy A Wademan Dowling and Matthew D. Breitfelder
Nohria, Nitin, Daisy A Wademan Dowling, and Matthew D. Breitfelder. "Daniel Salvadori: Life Story of a Recent MBA." Harvard Business School Case 410-041, August 2009.
- August 2009
- Case
Sachin Jain: Life Story of a Recent MBA
By: Nitin Nohria, Daisy A Wademan Dowling and Matthew D. Breitfelder
Nohria, Nitin, Daisy A Wademan Dowling, and Matthew D. Breitfelder. "Sachin Jain: Life Story of a Recent MBA." Harvard Business School Case 410-039, August 2009.
- August 2009
- Case
Life Stories of Recent MBAs: Developing Self-Awareness
By: Nitin Nohria, Matthew D. Breitfelder and Daisy A Wademan Dowling
Nohria, Nitin, Matthew D. Breitfelder, and Daisy A Wademan Dowling. "Life Stories of Recent MBAs: Developing Self-Awareness." Harvard Business School Case 410-030, August 2009.
- August 2009
- Case
Life Stories of Recent MBAs: Coping with Crucibles
By: Nitin Nohria, Daisy A Wademan Dowling and Matthew D. Breitfelder
Nohria, Nitin, Daisy A Wademan Dowling, and Matthew D. Breitfelder. "Life Stories of Recent MBAs: Coping with Crucibles." Harvard Business School Case 410-028, August 2009.