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- Working Paper
Categorical Processing in a Complex World
By: Marco Sammon, Thomas Graeber and Christopher Roth
In real-world news environments, quantitative information is rarely presented in isolation; it is characterized through qualitative comparisons with various reference levels. Company earnings, for example, are commonly compared to analyst forecasts, previous earnings,... View Details
- August 1976 (Revised December 1986)
- Background Note
Note on Process Observation
By: John J. Gabarro
Explains some of the dynamics of what actually happens in an effective or ineffective group. Also mentioned are a number of interventions which can be taken on by any group member to help change an ineffective group to one which operates more effectively. View Details
Keywords: Management Practices and Processes
Gabarro, John J. "Note on Process Observation." Harvard Business School Background Note 477-029, August 1976. (Revised December 1986.)
- Web
Application Process | MBA
Application Process Start Your Harvard Business School Journey The Harvard Business School (HBS) classrooms and community thrive when we bring together people who can share a variety of experiences and perspectives. We are looking for... View Details
- November 2004 (Revised November 2005)
- Background Note
Introduction to the Internal Control Process
By: David F. Hawkins
An introduction to the internal control process from a managerial perspective. View Details
Hawkins, David F. "Introduction to the Internal Control Process." Harvard Business School Background Note 105-040, November 2004. (Revised November 2005.)
- April 2009
- Module Note
Process of Strategy Making
By: David J. Collis
Keywords: Strategy
Collis, David J. "Process of Strategy Making." Harvard Business School Module Note 709-500, April 2009.
- October 2006 (Revised October 2006)
- Teaching Note
Internal Control Process (TN)
By: David F. Hawkins
Keywords: Governance Controls
- May 2003
- Module Note
Product Development Process Design and Improvement
By: Stefan H. Thomke
Describes the conceptual foundations and pedagogy for a module on the design and improvement of processes for the development of products and services. Can also be used as part of a more general course on Managing Technology and Innovation. Central to Managing Product... View Details
- September 2006
- Tutorial
Internal Control Process - Online Tutorial
By: David F. Hawkins
Introduces the Internal Control Process by detailing its five components: 1) the internal control environment, 2) risk assessment, 3) internal control activities, 4) information and communications, and 5) monitoring. Includes multiple review exercises throughout the... View Details
- February 1986 (Revised June 2007)
- Background Note
Constructing and Using Process Control Charts
Summarizes how to construct and use statistical process control charts. Gives several examples. Discusses tolerances using control charts for debugging. View Details
Bohn, Roger E. "Constructing and Using Process Control Charts." Harvard Business School Background Note 686-118, February 1986. (Revised June 2007.)
- March 2000
- Supplement
Types of Learning Processes
By: David A. Garvin and Jeffrey Berger
Garvin, David A., and Jeffrey Berger. "Types of Learning Processes." Harvard Business School Supplement 300-124, March 2000.
- August 1943 (Revised July 1971)
- Case
New Process Rubber Co.
Folts, Franklin E., and John G. McLean. "New Process Rubber Co." Harvard Business School Case 644-002, August 1943. (Revised July 1971.)
- April 1984 (Revised November 1988)
- Background Note
Statistical Quality Control for Process Improvement
Describes systematic methods for process debugging and improvement, based on statistical quality control. Examples are from manufacturing settings, but techniques are also useful for services and sales, and to quantity improvement as well as quality improvement. View Details
Bohn, Roger E. "Statistical Quality Control for Process Improvement." Harvard Business School Background Note 684-068, April 1984. (Revised November 1988.)
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Hiring Process | Employment
Hiring Process Harvard is a large organization, employing 15,000 employees. To simplify hiring, each major business unit or school is responsible for its own. The following are details regarding the Harvard Business School (HBS)... View Details
- September 2006
- Tutorial
Management Control Process - Online Tutorial
By: David F. Hawkins
Introduces the Management Control Process by detailing its six components: 1) the management control environment, 2) organizational structure and responsibilities, 3) information and communication, 4) management control systems, 5) incentives, and 6) monitoring.... View Details
- 1986
- Chapter
Marketing Advanced Manufacturing Processes
By: D. A. Leonard-Barton and J. Gogan
- May 1985
- Background Note
Institutions, Issues, and Process
By: David F. Hawkins
Hawkins, David F. "Institutions, Issues, and Process." Harvard Business School Background Note 185-102, May 1985.
- 1983
- Chapter
Observing Group Process Dynamics
By: Anne Harlan and John J. Gabarro
Harlan, Anne, and John J. Gabarro. "Observing Group Process Dynamics." In Managing Behavior in Organizations, edited by Leonard A. Schlesinger, Robert G. Eccles, and John J. Gabarro. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1983.
- December 2009 (Revised March 2013)
- Case
Woolf Farming and Processing
By: David E. Bell, Laura Winig and Mary Louise Shelman
Woolf Farming Company, a privately owned family farming business in California's Central Valley, found its business threatened by a lack of water, brought on by a combination of drought, poor quality well water and unavailability of surface water due to federally... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Resource Allocation; Quality; Business and Government Relations; Decision Choices and Conditions; Infrastructure; Investment; Growth and Development Strategy; Climate Change; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; California
Bell, David E., Laura Winig, and Mary Louise Shelman. "Woolf Farming and Processing." Harvard Business School Case 510-033, December 2009. (Revised March 2013.)