Publications

October 2016
Case

Supercell

By: William R. Kerr, Benjamin F. Jones and Alexis Brownell

Supercell is a young Finnish smartphone game company with an unusual team structure and company philosophy. It is already one of Finland’s most valuable companies, and despite being only six years old, it has put up some impressive numbers: as of 2016, it has released... View Details

Keywords: Supercell; Finland; Video Games; Firm Structure; Startups; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Groups and Teams; Video Game Industry; Finland

August 2021
Case

Zoom Video Communications: Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion During COVID-19

By: Karen G. Mills, Scott Duke Kominers, Christopher Stanton, Andy Wu, George Gonzalez and Gabriella Elanbeck

Keywords: Diversity Management; Diversity Training; Cultural Change; Cultural Diversity; Inclusion; Inclusive Growth; Inclusive Hiring; Hiring; Hiring Of Employees; Recruiting; Performance Management; Change Leadership; Race And Ethnicity; Racial Bias; Racial Disparity; Racial Injustice; Racial Tensions; Racism; Organization; Organization Process; Organization Structure; Structural/institutional Racism; Leadership And Change Management; Leadership And Managing People; Leading; Gender Bias; Discrimination; Inequalities; Inequality; Social Change; Employee Attitude Development And Empowerment; Employee Bonding; Employee Empowerment; Employee Engagement; Employee Fairness; Employee Morale; Employee Performance Management; Employee Relations; Company Culture; Company Values; Values; COVID-19 Pandemic; Demographics; Diversity; Age; Ethnicity; Gender; Business Processes; Change Management; Change; Race; Human Capital; Human Resources; Compensation and Benefits; Employees; Employee Relationship Management; Recruitment; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Jobs and Positions; Job Interviews; Leadership; Leading Change; Management; Management Teams; Business or Company Management; Crisis Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development; Growth and Development Strategy; Growth Management; Management Style; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Organizations; Mission and Purpose; Culture; Happiness; Prejudice and Bias; Satisfaction; Equity; Identity; Leadership Style; Values and Beliefs; Technology Industry; United States

May 2007
Teaching Note

Allianz Cases and Video Series (Allianz A1, A2, B, C, D1, D2) (TN)

By: Joseph L. Bower

Keywords: Media

October 1994
Supplement

General Electric: Interview with Jack Welch, Chairman and CEO, Summer of 1994, Video

By: Joseph L. Bower and Sonja Ellingson

2007
Article

Superstars and Underdogs: An Examination of the Long Tail Phenomenon in Video Sales

By: Anita Elberse and Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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December 1985
Supplement

Marketing Edge: An Interview with Professors T.V. Bonoma and Stephen A. Greyser, Video

By: Thomas V. Bonoma and Stephen A. Greyser

May 1985
Supplement

Quaker Oats Co.: Field Sales Force Strategy and Management, R. Balsbaugh Interview, Video

By: John A. Quelch

September 1983
Supplement

Mitchum, Jones & Templeton: A Commentary and Update on the Securities Industry, Video

November 1985
Supplement

Illinois Central Gulf Railroad: Interview with Harry J. Bruce, Chairman and CEO, Video

September 1983
Supplement

From Initiative to Inheritance: A History of Applied Organization Study at Harvard, Video

July 1992
Supplement

Tambrands, Inc.: An Interview with Mr. G.A.M. (Tony) Butterworth of Tambrands, Inc., Video

By: Willis M. Emmons III

30 Apr 2021
News

With Its Pet Fashion Show, Petco Is Testing Facebook Live for Video Commerce

September 2019
Case

Netflix: A Creative Approach to Culture and Agility

By: Ranjay Gulati, Allison Ciechanover and Jeff Huizinga

By 2018, Netflix had been credited for revolutionizing how viewers consumed entertainment—shifting from ad-fueled linear network programming to a highly personalized, on-demand, all-you-can-consume, ad-free model. The company was riding a long wave of revenue and... View Details

Keywords: Digital Technologies; Streaming; Video On Demand; International Expansion; Leadership; Information Technology; Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Management; Innovation Strategy; Leadership Style; Management Style; Organizational Culture; Entertainment; Media; Change Management; Expansion; Technology Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; United States

June 1988
Supplement

General Electric Co.: Jack Welch Question and Answer Session, October 28, 1987, Video

By: James L. Heskett

Jack Welch updates an MBA class on events which have taken place since 1984. Answers questions about his job and the task of leading a global company. View Details

Keywords: Management Teams; Leadership; Globalized Firms and Management

April 1985
Supplement

General Electric Co.: Major Appliance Business Group (B)--Project C--An Investment in Quality, Video

By: John A. Quelch

January 1992
Supplement

Fusion Systems Corp. in Japan: Don Spero, President and Chief Executive Officer, Video

Provides CEO's personal perspective and answers to questions by MBA students. View Details

August 1996
Supplement

RailTex, Inc.: A Presentation to the Owner/President Management Program by Bruce Flohr, Video

By: Norman A. Berg

July 1991
Supplement

Xerox Leadership: Patricia ""Tosh"" Barron with an MBA Class, April 10, 1989, Video

By: Lynda M. Applegate and James I. Cash Jr.

August 1985
Supplement

Marginalism in the State of New York: Edited Remarks of Alfred Kahn, Video

By: Richard H.K. Vietor