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- September 1993 (Revised May 1994)
- Case
CUC International: Shoppers Advantage
By: David E. Bell
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Bell, David E. "CUC International: Shoppers Advantage." Harvard Business School Case 594-027, September 1993. (Revised May 1994.)
- September 1993 (Revised December 1997)
- Case
Loctite Corp.: International Distribution
By: John A. Quelch
Loctite Corp., dissatisfied with the sales growth achieved by its independent distributor in Hong Kong, is considering whether to find a new distributor or acquire a controlling interest in a wholly owned subsidiary covering Hong Kong and possibly other markets.... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Marketing; Distribution Channels; Globalization; Market Participation; Industrial Products Industry; Hong Kong
Quelch, John A., and David J. Arnold. "Loctite Corp.: International Distribution." Harvard Business School Case 594-021, September 1993. (Revised December 1997.)
- October 1989 (Revised October 1992)
- Case
Smoke Wars: The Case for and Against the Cigarette Industry
Describes the arguments for and against the tobacco industry. With the per capita demand for cigarettes steadily declining by 2% to 3% every year, the tobacco companies have been using various approaches to stem the tide. Many such moves, however, have come under... View Details
Keywords: Debates; Marketing Strategy; Demand and Consumers; Performance; Social Issues; Consumer Products Industry
Rangan, V. Kasturi. "Smoke Wars: The Case for and Against the Cigarette Industry." Harvard Business School Case 590-040, October 1989. (Revised October 1992.)
- June 1989 (Revised November 1991)
- Supplement
Ingersoll-Rand (C): Managing Multiple Channels--1987
Describes the actions taken by Peter Baldwin to address the issues. View Details
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
Rangan, V. Kasturi. "Ingersoll-Rand (C): Managing Multiple Channels--1987." Harvard Business School Supplement 589-123, June 1989. (Revised November 1991.)
- June 1989 (Revised November 1991)
- Supplement
Ingersoll-Rand (B): Managing Multiple Channels--1986
Peter Baldwin takes over Clabough's job and is charged with the responsibility to improve sales force morale, control expenses, and improve market share. View Details
Keywords: Salesforce Management; Supply and Industry; Management Teams; Industrial Products Industry
Rangan, V. Kasturi. "Ingersoll-Rand (B): Managing Multiple Channels--1986." Harvard Business School Supplement 589-122, June 1989. (Revised November 1991.)
- July 1988 (Revised January 1995)
- Teaching Note
Ingersoll-Rand (A), (B), and (C), Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-589-121, 122, and 123). View Details
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
- May 1988 (Revised October 1989)
- Teaching Note
Alloy Rods Corp., Teaching Note
Teaching Note for (9-586-046). View Details
- May 1986
- Case
Titanium Fabrication Division (A), Software Case
Shapiro, Benson P. "Titanium Fabrication Division (A), Software Case." Harvard Business School Case 586-136, May 1986.
- September 1984 (Revised May 1985)
- Teaching Note
Federated Industries (A) TN
By: Robert J. Dolan
Teaching Note for (9-585-104). View Details
- 2005
- Book
Renewing Unilever: Transformation and Tradition
By: Geoffrey Jones
This book examines the history of Unilever over the last half century. Managing such a firm in the era of globalization posed enormous challenges. The book covers the company's strategies and provides compelling evidence of its decision-making, marketing, brand... View Details
Keywords: Business History; Decision Making; Organizational Culture; Globalization; Transformation; Human Resources; Business Strategy; Brands and Branding; Innovation and Invention; Consumer Products Industry
Jones, Geoffrey. Renewing Unilever: Transformation and Tradition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.
- May 1999 (Revised March 2008)
- Case
Husky Injection Molding Systems
By: Jan W. Rivkin
Husky, a Canadian maker of injection molding systems, has established an enviable position in the market for plastics processing equipment. The company builds the highest performance systems in the business and charges a hefty premium for them. Husky is enjoying robust... View Details
Keywords: Market Entry and Exit; Rank and Position; Competition; Expansion; Industrial Products Industry; Canada
Rivkin, Jan W. "Husky Injection Molding Systems." Harvard Business School Case 799-157, May 1999. (Revised March 2008.)
- August 1993
- Supplement
Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (B)
By: Robert G. Eccles Jr., Nitin Nohria and Norman Klein
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
Eccles, Robert G., Jr., Nitin Nohria, and Norman Klein. "Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 494-024, August 1993.
- February 1993
- Supplement
Otis South Africa (C)
By: Michael Beer
Relates Otis South Africa's management actions in their efforts to transform the company. Students will be asked to judge the effectiveness of the corporate change programs instituted by management. View Details
Keywords: Transformation; Judgments; Business or Company Management; Performance Effectiveness; Industrial Products Industry; South Africa
Beer, Michael. "Otis South Africa (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 493-063, February 1993.
- January 1991 (Revised November 1994)
- Supplement
Black Caucus Groups at Xerox Corp. (B)
Describes the compromise worked out between Xerox and the black caucus groups. The implications of this arrangement for Xerox and black employees over the next 16 years is also described. View Details
Keywords: Agreements and Arrangements; Employee Relationship Management; Race Characteristics; Consumer Products Industry
Friedman, Raymond A. "Black Caucus Groups at Xerox Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 491-048, January 1991. (Revised November 1994.)
- February 1963
- Case
Markham Instrument Co. (A)
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "Markham Instrument Co. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 409-083, February 1963.
- October 1995
- Teaching Note
Procter & Gamble: Improving Consumer Value Through Process Design TN
Teaching Note for (9-195-126). View Details
- February 1993
- Teaching Note
National Demographics & Lifestyles (B) TN
Teaching Note for (9-390-006). View Details
Keywords: Industrial Products Industry
- June 2002
- Article
Identity Crisis: CEO James Adamson needs to figure out what Kmart is and how to manage its competition
By: R. S. Tedlow
Tedlow, R. S. "Identity Crisis: CEO James Adamson needs to figure out what Kmart is and how to manage its competition." Special Issue on June 2002 CEO Forum: Online. Chief Executive (June 2002).
- autumn 2000
- Article
eBay, Inc.
By: Stephen P. Bradley and Kelley Porter
Bradley, Stephen P., and Kelley Porter. "eBay, Inc." Journal of Interactive Marketing 14, no. 4 (autumn 2000). (Reprint of Harvard Business Case No. 700-007.)