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- February 1992 (Revised September 1992)
- Background Note
Global Computer Industry
Describes the evolution of international trade and global competition in computers. Focuses on the role of country factors, government policies, and firm strategies in shifting competitive advantage among regions of the world. Pays special attention to international... View Details
Keywords: Competition; Alliances; Trade; Policy; Globalized Markets and Industries; Computer Industry
Gomes-Casseres, Benjamin. "Global Computer Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 792-072, February 1992. (Revised September 1992.)
- 29 Jul 2020
- Video
Industry Spotlight Series: Social Enterprise
- February 2011 (Revised April 2011)
- Background Note
Note on the Reinsurance Industry
By: Robert C. Pozen and Henoch Senbetta
This note begins with an overview of reinsurance contacts - their mechanics, types and pricing. It then discusses the structure of the reinsurance industry and the impact of recent crises on this industry. View Details
Keywords: Financial Crisis; Insurance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Industry Structures; Insurance Industry
Pozen, Robert C., and Henoch Senbetta. "Note on the Reinsurance Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 311-102, February 2011. (Revised April 2011.)
- 13 Jan 2010
- Working Paper Summaries
Private Equity and Industry Performance
- Fast Answer
Industry analysis: historical
What resources will help me analyze an industry over time? For historical industry overviews & reports, use the following resources: S&P Net Advantage Industry Surveys: Click on... View Details
- April 2001
- Teaching Note
Marshall Industries TN
By: Jeffrey F. Rayport, Elliot N. Maltz and William A. Sahlman
Teaching Note for (9-899-239). For book only - not listed on case. View Details
- October 1978 (Revised July 1981)
- Case
Airframe Industry (A)
By: Benson P. Shapiro and Rowland T. Moriarty Jr.
Keywords: Aerospace Industry
Shapiro, Benson P., and Rowland T. Moriarty Jr. "Airframe Industry (A)." Harvard Business School Case 579-057, October 1978. (Revised July 1981.)
- 16 Aug 2023
Industry Spotlight: Social Impact
Wonder what an MBA could do to help with your professional growth? Hear from the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative staff and alumni focused on social enterprise to learn more about how HBS ignites and accelerates that drive for social impact. View Details
- October 1973 (Revised June 1987)
- Background Note
Recreational Vehicle Industry
Rosenblum, John W. "Recreational Vehicle Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 374-067, October 1973. (Revised June 1987.)
- September 1990 (Revised June 1994)
- Case
Catawba Industrial Co.
By: Francis Aguilar
A department general manager has to decide whether or not to add a lightweight compressor to the line, what price to charge, and what volume to produce. The analysis requires maximizing contribution in a situation where one factor is constrained. As such, it takes into... View Details
Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Capital Budgeting; Business Earnings; Cost Accounting; Cost Management; Asset Pricing
Aguilar, Francis. "Catawba Industrial Co." Harvard Business School Case 191-053, September 1990. (Revised June 1994.)
- October 1992
- Supplement
Cooper Industries Video
By: David J. Collis
Bob Gigile, Chairman and CEO of Cooper Industries, describes the company's philosophy behind acquisitions and his corporate strategy. He then answers questions raised by the case discussion. View Details
Collis, David J. "Cooper Industries Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 793-504, October 1992.
- June 1992 (Revised April 1995)
- Background Note
Swiss Dyestuff Industry
Enright, Michael J. "Swiss Dyestuff Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 792-047, June 1992. (Revised April 1995.)
- August 1983 (Revised June 1985)
- Supplement
Milford Industries (B)
By: Robert J. Dolan and Benson P. Shapiro
Supplements the (A) case. A rewritten version of part of an earlier series. View Details
Keywords: Managerial Roles; Salesforce Management; Resignation and Termination; Performance Evaluation
Dolan, Robert J., and Benson P. Shapiro. "Milford Industries (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 584-013, August 1983. (Revised June 1985.)
- June 1975
- Case
Grafton Industries (A)
Shapiro, Benson P. "Grafton Industries (A)." Harvard Business School Case 575-124, June 1975.
- August 1988 (Revised August 1989)
- Case
Industrial Systems, Inc.
By: Joseph L. Bower
Bower, Joseph L. "Industrial Systems, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 389-010, August 1988. (Revised August 1989.)
- 13 Oct 2008
- News
Beyond the industrial
- 13 Jul 2022
Industry Spotlight: Entrepreneurship
Wonder what an MBA could do to help with your professional growth? Learn from Professor Allison Mnookin about the entrepreneurial community at HBS and how HBS supports students hoping to start their own companies. Hear from HBS founders as they reflect on their MBA... View Details
- Jan 08 2019
- Testimonial
Navigating Industry Disruption
- 22 Oct 2007
- Research & Ideas
Bringing ‘Lean’ Principles to Service Industries
Thanks to the pioneering success of Toyota, the concept of a "lean" operating system has been implemented in countless manufacturing companies and even adapted for industries as diverse as insurance and healthcare. With its... View Details