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- August 2011 (Revised September 2011)
- Supplement
The Dannon Company: Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility (B)
By: Christopher Marquis and Bobbi Thomason
Details Dannon's decision to initiate a cause marketing program focused on breast cancer to directly compete with Yoplait. View Details
Marquis, Christopher, and Bobbi Thomason. "The Dannon Company: Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 412-047, August 2011. (Revised September 2011.)
- June 1994 (Revised October 2001)
- Supplement
Mrs. Fields, Inc. 1993
By: Lynda M. Applegate and Keri O. Pearlson
A compilation of press remarks that detail the changes in control and management initiated by the company. View Details
Applegate, Lynda M., and Keri O. Pearlson. "Mrs. Fields, Inc. 1993." Harvard Business School Supplement 194-066, June 1994. (Revised October 2001.)
- December 1994
- Supplement
Prodigy Services Company (A)-- Supplement
By: Lynn S. Paine
Allows students to record their personal evaluations of the communications which gave rise to the controversy detailed in Prodigy Services Co. (A). View Details
Keywords: Information Technology Industry
Paine, Lynn S. "Prodigy Services Company (A)-- Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 395-129, December 1994.
- March 2022 (Revised February 2023)
- Case
Pakistan Rising: Bazaar's Growth Story (A)
By: Paul A. Gompers and Gamze Yucaoglu
The case opens in September 2021 as Hamza Jawaid and Saad Jangda, co-founders of Bazaar technologies (Bazaar), the Pakistani high growth B2B e-commerce marketplace, are contemplating whether the year-and-a half old startup should also venture into offering financing to... View Details
Keywords: B2B; Business Model; Emerging Markets; For-Profit Firms; Strategy; Digital Platforms; Information Technology; Value Creation; Globalization; Competition; Expansion; Profit; Resource Allocation; Diversification; Corporate Strategy; Pakistan
Gompers, Paul A., and Gamze Yucaoglu. "Pakistan Rising: Bazaar's Growth Story (A)." Harvard Business School Case 822-098, March 2022. (Revised February 2023.)
- October 2013 (Revised November 2013)
- Case
Blackstone and the Sale of Citigroup's Loan Portfolio
By: Victoria Ivashina and David Scharfstein
The credit boom that preceded the 2007-2009 financial crisis led to several lending practices that exposed banks to large risks. In particular, when the financial crisis unraveled, there were several billion dollars' worth of leveraged buyout (LBO) loans that were... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Private Equity; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Credit Derivatives and Swaps; Financial Markets; Investment; Banking Industry; Financial Services Industry
Ivashina, Victoria, and David Scharfstein. "Blackstone and the Sale of Citigroup's Loan Portfolio." Harvard Business School Case 214-037, October 2013. (Revised November 2013.)
- Teaching Interest
Overview
I am passionate about teaching across a number of topics, most recently Data Science and Probability. Details on my graduate teaching experience can be found on my personal webpage. View Details
- November 1991 (Revised October 1993)
- Supplement
British Airways: ""Go for It, America!"" Promotion (B)
Provides details on the results of the campaign for British Airways (BA) in terms of expenditure by BA, press coverage, effect on bookings, and effect on overall market share. View Details
Keywords: Advertising Campaigns; Cost Management; Information Publishing; Marketing Strategy; Market Participation; Aerospace Industry
Greyser, Stephen A. British Airways: ""Go for It, America!"" Promotion (B). Harvard Business School Supplement 592-050, November 1991. (Revised October 1993.)
- December 2008 (Revised April 2009)
- Background Note
China's Energy Industry
By: F. Warren McFarlan, George Baroutas and Tracy Manty
China is ranked the world's second largest consumer of energy. This note provides background on China's energy industry and provides details on China's leading state-owned energy companies, production and consumption statistics, and government policies in support of... View Details
McFarlan, F. Warren, George Baroutas, and Tracy Manty. "China's Energy Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 309-057, December 2008. (Revised April 2009.)
- December 2015 (Revised January 2017)
- Supplement
P&G Canada: Old Company, New Tricks (B)
By: Brian J. Hall, Tiffany Y. Chang and Theresa Morin Hall
This is the (B) case supplement to "P&G Canada: Old Company, New Tricks." It details the outcome of the drastic reduction in office space from eight floors to three floors. View Details
Keywords: Organizations; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leading Change; Human Resources; Change Management; Transition; Consumer Products Industry; Canada
Hall, Brian J., Tiffany Y. Chang, and Theresa Morin Hall. "P&G Canada: Old Company, New Tricks (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 916-024, December 2015. (Revised January 2017.)
- July 1987 (Revised October 2009)
- Background Note
A Method For Valuing High-Risk, Long-Term Investments: The "Venture Capital Method"
By: William A. Sahlman and Daniel R Scherlis
Describes a method for valuing high-risk, long-term investments such as those confronting venture capitalists. The method entails forecasting a future value (e.g., five years from the present) and discounting that terminal value back to the present by applying a high... View Details
Keywords: Forecasting and Prediction; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Investment; Risk Management; Valuation
Sahlman, William A., and Daniel R Scherlis. A Method For Valuing High-Risk, Long-Term Investments: The "Venture Capital Method". Harvard Business School Background Note 288-006, July 1987. (Revised October 2009.)
- Working Paper Summaries
A Quantity-Driven Theory of Term Premia and Exchange Rates
- August 1976 (Revised October 1976)
- Background Note
Cash Flow and the Time Value of Money
With the use of charts and examples, gives a detailed description of cash flows, the time value of money, and discounted cash flow analysis. View Details
Frey, Sherwood C. "Cash Flow and the Time Value of Money." Harvard Business School Background Note 177-012, August 1976. (Revised October 1976.)
- April 1964 (Revised September 1982)
- Case
Empire Glass Co. (B)
Details the behavior of line managers, management staff, and workers in response to long-established control system developed by corporation headquarters. View Details
Lawrence, Paul R. "Empire Glass Co. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 109-044, April 1964. (Revised September 1982.)
- December 2011 (Revised January 2015)
- Background Note
The Product Manager
By: Jeffrey Bussgang, Thomas Eisenmann and Robert Go
Describes the role of product manager (PM) in technology companies, detailing 1) PMs' responsibilities; 2) different ways to organize the product management function; 3) how PMs interact with other functions within technology companies (e.g., engineering, product... View Details
Keywords: Product Marketing; Product Development; Product Design; Information Technology; Entrepreneurship
Bussgang, Jeffrey, Thomas Eisenmann, and Robert Go. "The Product Manager." Harvard Business School Background Note 812-105, December 2011. (Revised January 2015.)
- February 1975 (Revised November 1986)
- Background Note
Note on the Use of Experience Curves in Competitive Decision Making
Describes the experience curve concept, details of its application, uses in competitive analysis, and a number of caveats and limitations. View Details
Keywords: Decision Making
Hammond, John S. "Note on the Use of Experience Curves in Competitive Decision Making." Harvard Business School Background Note 175-174, February 1975. (Revised November 1986.)
- March 2001
- Case
Charlene Barshefsky (B)
By: James K. Sebenius and Rebecca Hulse
Details former U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky's strategic and tactical approach to surmounting the barriers laid out in the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Trade; International Relations; Copyright; Negotiation Style; Negotiation Tactics; Alliances; Business and Government Relations; China; United States
Sebenius, James K., and Rebecca Hulse. "Charlene Barshefsky (B)." Harvard Business School Case 801-422, March 2001.
- March 1990 (Revised October 1990)
- Case
Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Ruentex Industries Ltd.
Describes Liz Claiborne, Inc.'s manufacturing and marketing strategy and details the significance of its supplier selection strategy. It begins to describe the company's relationship with Ruentex Industries Ltd., its largest supplier of piece goods. When used with... View Details
Keywords: Marketing Strategy; Supply Chain Management; Relationships; Cooperation; Apparel and Accessories Industry
Flaherty, Marie-Therese M., and Jill S. Dalby. "Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Ruentex Industries Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 690-048, March 1990. (Revised October 1990.)
- March 1998 (Revised August 1999)
- Case
Band of Angels, The
"The Band of Angels" is a well-organized but independent group of wealthy entrepreneurs. This case details the principles and processes used by the band and offers two perspectives from entrepreneurs who have been financed. View Details
Roberts, Michael J., and Christina L. Darwall. "Band of Angels, The." Harvard Business School Case 898-188, March 1998. (Revised August 1999.)
- June 2002 (Revised April 2003)
- Course Overview Note
Business Marketing: Course Overview Note for Instructors
By: Das Narayandas
Details the structure and execution of the Business Marketing course taught in the elective curriculum of the MBA program at HBS. View Details
Keywords: Marketing
- October 1984
- Case
NIKE (E1): The Announcement
Details changes in the senior management roster at Nike, focusing on the appointment of Robert Woodell as the company's new president. View Details
Keywords: Management Succession; Management Teams; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Sports Industry
Christensen, C. Roland. "NIKE (E1): The Announcement." Harvard Business School Case 385-034, October 1984.