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- February 2021 (Revised June 2023)
- Case
Henry Ford: Changing the World
By: Robert Simons and Max Saffer
This case traces the rise of Henry Ford from a small farm in Michigan to the controlling shareholder of the Ford Motor Company. The case describes how Ford, as young man, acquired engineering skills and the risks he took as he built and marketed one of the first... View Details
Keywords: Technology; Entrepreneurship; Personal Characteristics; Business Startups; Management; Success; Values and Beliefs; Technological Innovation; Personal Development and Career; Auto Industry; United States; Michigan
Simons, Robert, and Max Saffer. "Henry Ford: Changing the World." Harvard Business School Case 121-063, February 2021. (Revised June 2023.)
- February 1990 (Revised March 1992)
- Supplement
Automobile Dealer Sales and Service: Critical Incidents
To be used in conjunction with Ford Motor Co.: Dealer Sales and Service. View Details
Schlesinger, Leonard A. "Automobile Dealer Sales and Service: Critical Incidents." Harvard Business School Supplement 690-061, February 1990. (Revised March 1992.)
- 7 Mar 2012
- Other Presentation
Strategy and the New Competitive Advantage: Creating Shared Value
Strategy and Creating Shared Value Presentation at Ford Canada Top 100 event View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Strategy and the New Competitive Advantage: Creating Shared Value." Ford Canada Top 100 Event, Boston, MA, March 7, 2012.
- 26 Oct 2011
- News
Portrait of Former Dean Jay Light Unveiled in Baker Library
- April 1991 (Revised June 2001)
- Case
Jaguar plc--1989
By: Timothy A. Luehrman and Robert W. Lightfoot
Describes Jaguar's product market problems in 1989, and its attractiveness to GM and Ford as an acquisition target. Students are asked to evaluate the suitability of GM and Ford as business partners for Jaguar, and to determine how much each should be willing to pay to... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Markets; Consumer Behavior; Product; Partners and Partnerships; Valuation; Auto Industry
Luehrman, Timothy A., and Robert W. Lightfoot. "Jaguar plc--1989." Harvard Business School Case 291-034, April 1991. (Revised June 2001.)
- 17 Oct 2007
- Research & Ideas
Why Global Brands Work
Nissan, and Honda sold standard products under a single brand umbrella. For decades, Ford adapted its manufacturing platforms, features, and model names from one country to another. The results: added manufacturing and supply chain costs... View Details
- February 2000 (Revised October 2000)
- Case
CarPoint in 1999
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann and Gillian Morris
Updates events in Microsoft CarPoint through the end of 1999, focusing on CarPoint's strategic alliance with Ford and on competitive developments. View Details
Keywords: History; Business Model; Transportation Networks; Alliances; Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Growth and Development Strategy; Auto Industry
Eisenmann, Thomas R., and Gillian Morris. "CarPoint in 1999." Harvard Business School Case 800-328, February 2000. (Revised October 2000.)
- 01 Apr 2012
- News
The Driver in Ford's Amazing Race
- 15 Nov 2012
- News
Harvard panel examines Big 3 rebound
- August 1993
- Case
Ford: Petersen's Turnaround
By: Nitin Nohria and Sandy Green
Discusses the changes that Donald Petersen made to turnaround Ford during his tenure, first as president then as CEO. Describes his major initiatives, including the new emphasis on quality. View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Transformation; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leadership Style; Management Teams; Auto Industry; Manufacturing Industry
Nohria, Nitin, and Sandy Green. "Ford: Petersen's Turnaround." Harvard Business School Case 494-017, August 1993.
- 03 Mar 2015
- News
Ford's Escort
- September 1999 (Revised October 1999)
- Case
Auto Collection: Ford's Better Idea for Selling Cars and Trucks
Ford encourages its independent dealers to consolidate, showing them the benefits size can bring both to themselves and their customers. Now, consolidated dealerships improve customer service and reduce costs. View Details
Hallowell, Roger H. "Auto Collection: Ford's Better Idea for Selling Cars and Trucks." Harvard Business School Case 800-030, September 1999. (Revised October 1999.)
- 22 Jul 2008
- First Look
First Look: July 22, 2008
Working PapersFixing Market Failures or Fixing Elections? Agricultural Credit in India Authors:Shawn A. Cole Abstract This paper integrates theories of political budget cycles with theories of tactical electoral redistribution to test for political capture in a novel... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 28 Jun 2011
- First Look
First Look: June 28
Display Dennis Campbell and Rui LuHarvard Business School Case 111-072 An abstract is unavailable at this time. Purchase this case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/111072-PDF-ENG The Ford Fiesta John Deighton and Leora... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 May 2014
- News
The Book That Influences Ford’s New CEO’s Decisions
- 26 Oct 2021
- News
The Time Facebook Contemplated Life Without Zuckerberg
- May 2008 (Revised June 2009)
- Case
House of Tata: Acquiring a Global Footprint
By: Tarun Khanna, Krishna G. Palepu and Richard Bullock
Chronicles the globalization of the Tata Group, one of India's largest business groups. Since 2000, many Tata Group operating companies have aggressively built international businesses, particularly through overseas acquisitions. After describing the globalization... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Developing Countries and Economies; Globalized Firms and Management; Growth and Development Strategy; India; United States
Khanna, Tarun, Krishna G. Palepu, and Richard Bullock. "House of Tata: Acquiring a Global Footprint." Harvard Business School Case 708-446, May 2008. (Revised June 2009.)
- 03 May 2021
- News