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- February 2004 (Revised November 2004)
- Case
Golden Age of Home Video Games, The: From the Reign of Atari to the Rise of Nintendo
Details events in the home video-game industry from the late 1970s until the early 1990s. Tells the story of the rise and fall of Atari Corp., the dominant player in arcade and home video games in the 1970s and early 1980s. During this period, Atari became the fastest... View Details
Keywords: Technology; Value Creation; Change Management; Marketing Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Video Game Industry
Coughlan, Peter J. "Golden Age of Home Video Games, The: From the Reign of Atari to the Rise of Nintendo." Harvard Business School Case 704-487, February 2004. (Revised November 2004.)
- October 2002
- Case
New Leaders for New Schools
Describes the founding, early growth, and expansion plans of New Leaders for New Schools, a nonprofit public education venture that recruits, trains, places, and supports principals in U.S. urban school districts. This case presents the strategic, financial, and... View Details
Leschly, Stig. "New Leaders for New Schools." Harvard Business School Case 803-073, October 2002.
- July 2000 (Revised April 2001)
- Case
Agricultural Biotechnology and its Regulation
In the United States, genetically modified corn and soybeans are now widely grown and consumed. In Europe, however, they have been dubbed "Frankenstein foods," shunned by packaged food manufacturers, and subjected to a host of governmental restrictions. This case... View Details
Keywords: Agribusiness; Genetics; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Corporate Strategy; Trade; Law; Goods and Commodities; Safety; Environmental Sustainability; Government and Politics; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Biotechnology Industry; Europe; United States
Reinhardt, Forest L. "Agricultural Biotechnology and its Regulation." Harvard Business School Case 701-004, July 2000. (Revised April 2001.)
- April 1994 (Revised January 1995)
- Case
StarKist (A)
Set in April 1990, this case focuses on H.J. Heinz and its subsidiary, StarKist, the largest producer of canned tuna in the United States. During the 1980s, the public became increasingly concerned about tuna fishing practices that killed dolphins. StarKist was the... View Details
Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Decision Choices and Conditions; Laws and Statutes; Management Teams; Brands and Branding; Environmental Sustainability; Competition; Mexico; United States
Vietor, Richard H.K., and Forest L. Reinhardt. "StarKist (A)." Harvard Business School Case 794-128, April 1994. (Revised January 1995.)
- October 1988 (Revised March 1989)
- Case
Florida Power Light Quality Improvement (QI) Story Exercise (A)
Florida Power and Light (FPL) has developed a widely acclaimed quality improvement program (QIP). This exercise leads the students through the process that a division of FPL utilized in an attempt to "improve service." Specifically, the process requires students to... View Details
Keywords: Quality; Service Delivery; Performance Improvement; Business Processes; Utilities Industry; Florida
Hart, Christopher. "Florida Power Light Quality Improvement (QI) Story Exercise (A)." Harvard Business School Case 689-041, October 1988. (Revised March 1989.)
- November 1996
- Case
Del Webb Corporation (B), The
By: Jay W. Lorsch and Samanta Graff
On November 16, 1987, the Del Webb board appointed Phil Dion chairman and CEO. This case outlines the development and implementation of a strategy to focus exclusively on real estate development and to liquidate all other assets. Discusses the appointment of two new... View Details
Keywords: Crisis Management; Management Succession; Strategic Planning; Governing and Advisory Boards; Business and Shareholder Relations; Conflict of Interests; Real Estate Industry
Lorsch, Jay W., and Samanta Graff. "Del Webb Corporation (B), The." Harvard Business School Case 497-017, November 1996.
- August 1977 (Revised November 1995)
- Supplement
Process Engineering Proposal
By: John J. Gabarro
An "in-basket" decision-making exercise in case form, to be used with Nuclear Tube Assembly Room (A) (Condensed). The purpose is to pose students with several related problems which require immediate analysis arriving at some decisions and planning how to implement... View Details
Gabarro, John J. "Process Engineering Proposal." Harvard Business School Supplement 478-008, August 1977. (Revised November 1995.)
All Business is Local
Today's business leaders are so obsessed with all things global and virtual that they risk neglecting the critical impact of physical place. It's a paradox of the Internet age: now that it's possible for businesses to be everywhere at once, they need to focus on... View Details
- 30 Sep 2014
- First Look
First Look: September 30
relative to the world at large. Download working paper: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2498737 Cases & Course Materials Harvard Business School Case 814-123 Making Progress at IDEO This View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
The Internet's Next Frontier
While the Crypto, Fintech, and Web3 Lab—one of 13 labs contained within Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute—might not have the Bunsen burners and test tubes found in science and engineering labs, it does share a philosophical construct: it is a sandbox—an... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- 17 Dec 2008
- Lessons from the Classroom
‘Ted Levitt Changed My Life’
executive might as well pack his attaché case and go fishing. If an organization does not know or care where it is going, it does not need to advertise that fact with a ceremonial figurehead. Everybody will notice it soon enough." In... View Details
- 05 May 2009
- First Look
First Look: May 5, 2009
percent are in the developing world. The first part of this paper explores the economics of HIV and treatment from a social marketing perspective. The second part of the paper uses three specific case histories of successful social... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Nov 2019
- What Do You Think?
Should Non-Compete Clauses Be Abolished?
Oregon, freed only those making less than the median income for a family of four. "in many states, people in all types of jobs and at all levels of compensation can be 'asked' to sign an agreement." The case against NCCs, particularly for... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 09 Dec 2002
- Research & Ideas
Most Accountants Aren’t Crooks—Why Good Audits Go Bad
build relationships that allow them to sell their more lucrative consulting services. Thus, from the executive team down to individual accountants, an auditing firm's motivation to provide favorable audits runs deep. As the collision case... View Details
- 22 Jun 2010
- First Look
First Look: June 22
culture, how culture persists despite turnover, and why the suggested link between culture and performance may be a case of inverse causality. It finally shows that, from an outsider's perspective, organizations may tend to over-invest in... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 11 Jul 2006
- First Look
First Look: July 11, 2006
century, ownership, location and geography still mattered enormously in international business. They may matter more than in the past. Paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/06-052.pdf Cases & Course MaterialsEdison Schools, Inc.:... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 31 Mar 2009
- First Look
First Look: March 31, 2009
be attributed to donor firms' concerns about the potentially negative consequences of scrutiny over outsourcing for themselves and for their affiliated candidates. Download the paper: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/09-103.pdf Cases... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 21 Jun 2024
- Blog Post
What Does PRIDE Mean to You?
case to life discussions. This incredible group of people has supported me through the past year; they are truly such incredible and unique individuals. This June, I'm also celebrating the HBS allies—roommates, section mates, and... View Details
- Blog
Inside the Learning: Program Formats Unpacked
experiences, requiring you to disconnect from work and devote your full attention to the learning. Virtual programs are centered on live (synchronous) interactions with faculty and peers, but the required time commitment will vary. No matter the format, all programs... View Details