Publications

September 1977 (Revised April 1983)
Case

Eugene Kirby (A)

By: Michael Beer and James G. Clawson

Describes the events leading up to an actual performance appraisal interview--the views, opinions, and attitudes of the subordinates who are to be interviewed. View Details

Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; Performance Evaluation; Attitudes; Perspective

September 1977
Supplement

Eugene Kirby (B)

By: Michael Beer and James G. Clawson

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

April 1977
Supplement

Interview with Marlene Hoffman (B)

By: Michael Beer and Jay W. Lorsch

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March 1977 (Revised June 1977)
Case

Interview with Marlene Hoffman (A)

By: Michael Beer and Jay W. Lorsch

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February 1977 (Revised April 1983)
Supplement

Corning Glass Works: The Electronic Products Division (C)

Supplements the (B) case. Designed as an end-of-class handout. View Details

Keywords: Electronics Industry

January 1977 (Revised April 1983)
Case

Corning Glass Works: The Electronic Products Division (B)

Focuses on the recommendations and implementation strategy made by the organizational development group for the electronic product division's problems. View Details

Keywords: Business Divisions; Growth and Development Strategy; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Problems and Challenges; Adaptation

1977
Book

Matrix

By: Stanley Davis, Paul Lawrence, Harvey Kolodny and Michael Beer

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1977
Chapter

Organization Behavior and Development

1977
Chapter

Strategies for Change

October 1976 (Revised May 1985)
Case

Centers on the question of whether Raytheon should enter the electronic component distribution industry in the context of its broad diversification approach and acquisition criteria. This industry represents a vertical integration area for Raytheon, so the analytical... View Details

Keywords: Acquisition; Policy; Market Entry and Exit; Distribution; Diversification; Vertical Integration; Distribution Industry; Electronics Industry

July 1976 (Revised April 1983)
Case

Corning Glass Works: The Electronic Products Division (A)

Describes a division of Corning Glass Works that finds itself with deep financial and organizational problems. Severe conflict and lack of coordination exist between functional groups. Employees do not have a sense of direction and morale is low. Provides sufficient... View Details

Keywords: Business Divisions; Change Management; Transformation; Employees; Working Conditions; Business or Company Management; Organizational Change and Adaptation