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- January 1999 (Revised April 2004)
- Case
Infox System GmbH
Apax, a private equity firm, has an opportunity to invest in a travel-related print-materials distribution business in Germany. Infox is typical of many buyout opportunities. One of the founders seeks to exit the business, and recently hired managers will have to... View Details
Keywords: Private Equity; Leveraged Buyouts; Entrepreneurship; Investment; Financial Services Industry; Germany
Kuemmerle, Walter, M. Frederick Paul, and Chad S Ellis. "Infox System GmbH." Harvard Business School Case 899-061, January 1999. (Revised April 2004.)
- March 1989 (Revised September 1995)
- Background Note
Management Support Systems
Provides a technical overview of executive information systems. View Details
Keywords: Management Systems
Applegate, Lynda M. "Management Support Systems." Harvard Business School Background Note 189-159, March 1989. (Revised September 1995.)
- January 1989 (Revised June 1993)
- Case
General Electric: Compliance Systems
By: Robert L. Simons
After General Electric (GE) is indicted in 1985 for defrauding the Department of Defense, Chairman John F. Welch takes dramatic steps to prevent a recurrence. This case documents the new systems and procedures that are put in place to ensure that all GE employees are... View Details
Keywords: Policy; Contracts; Business or Company Management; Communication; Business History; Behavior; Boundaries; Management Style; Cost Management; Electronics Industry
Simons, Robert L. "General Electric: Compliance Systems." Harvard Business School Case 189-081, January 1989. (Revised June 1993.)
- January 2002 (Revised March 2002)
- Case
Virtualis Systems (Condensed)
By: Michael J. Roberts and Jay O. Light
Focuses on a graduating HBS MBA who has been working part-time with a Web-hosting firm in California. Discusses the question of which of several "business models" make the most sense for the company to pursue. View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Business Model; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Cost vs Benefits; SWOT Analysis; Management Practices and Processes; Web Services Industry; California
Roberts, Michael J., and Jay O. Light. "Virtualis Systems (Condensed)." Harvard Business School Case 802-130, January 2002. (Revised March 2002.)
- February 1995 (Revised March 1999)
- Case
Duales System Deutschland
By: Forest L. Reinhardt and Carin-Isabel Knoop
Keywords: Germany
Reinhardt, Forest L., and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Duales System Deutschland." Harvard Business School Case 795-074, February 1995. (Revised March 1999.)
- May 1965
- Case
Aerospace Systems (C)
Lawrence, Paul R. "Aerospace Systems (C)." Harvard Business School Case 413-134, May 1965.
- September 2004 (Revised January 2006)
- Tutorial
Introduction to Cost Accounting Systems
By: David F. Hawkins, V.G. Narayanan, Jacob Cohen and Michele Jurgens
Covers the basics of cost system design, demonstrating in a clear, step-by-step fashion how costs are assigned to cost objects. Key concepts include direct and indirect costs, two-stage allocation, cost pools, and cost drivers. Also provides a brief review of several... View Details
- Research Summary
Risk Management Systems
By: Robert S. Kaplan
Along with Assistant Professor Anette Mikes and Associate Professor Dennis Campbell, Kaplan continues to explore how companies can implement risk management processes that reflect their strategies. The research involves case writing, teaching in executive program, and... View Details
- 1973
- Book
Information Systems Administration
By: F. W. McFarlan, R. L. Nolan and D. P. Norton
Keywords: Information Management
McFarlan, F. W., R. L. Nolan, and D. P. Norton. Information Systems Administration. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973.
- August 1989 (Revised December 1990)
- Case
Systems Development, Inc.
By: William J. Bruns Jr.
Bruns, William J., Jr. "Systems Development, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 190-034, August 1989. (Revised December 1990.)
- February 2004 (Revised August 2018)
- Case
The American System
By: David A. Moss, Tiffany Morris and Sarah Brennan
Traces the economic development of the United States from 1790 to 1857, focusing especially on the struggle between free traders and protectionists over federal tariff policy. Devotes considerable attention to the nation's political system, its evolving common law,... View Details
Moss, David A., Tiffany Morris, and Sarah Brennan. "The American System." Harvard Business School Case 704-036, February 2004. (Revised August 2018.)
- April 2003
- Teaching Note
CardioThoracic Systems (TN)
Teaching Note for (9-899-281). View Details
Keywords: Health Industry
- October 1987
- Case
Malaysian Airline System
By: James I. Cash Jr. and Arthur L. Gilbert
Cash, James I., Jr., and Arthur L. Gilbert. "Malaysian Airline System." Harvard Business School Case 188-032, October 1987.
- November 1999 (Revised October 2009)
- Case
Virtualis Systems (A)
By: Jay O. Light and Michael J. Roberts
Describes a second-year MBA's attempts to make money for a fledgling Web-hosting business. As the case ends, he must both sort out the company's business model and financing needs, as well as select from an array of financing and acquisition alternatives. View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Model; Business Startups; Financial Strategy; Financing and Loans; Web Services Industry
Light, Jay O., and Michael J. Roberts. "Virtualis Systems (A)." Harvard Business School Case 800-003, November 1999. (Revised October 2009.)
- March 1986 (Revised August 1989)
- Background Note
Expert Systems Note
Porter, Leslie R., and Jane C. Linder. "Expert Systems Note." Harvard Business School Background Note 186-197, March 1986. (Revised August 1989.)
- November 1990 (Revised February 1992)
- Case
Intel Systems Group
By: Marco Iansiti
Iansiti, Marco. "Intel Systems Group." Harvard Business School Case 691-040, November 1990. (Revised February 1992.)
- August 1983
- Background Note
Global Agribusiness System
By: Ray A. Goldberg
Goldberg, Ray A. "Global Agribusiness System." Harvard Business School Background Note 584-010, August 1983.
- March 1982
- Background Note
Industrial Marketing Systems
Corey, E. Raymond. "Industrial Marketing Systems." Harvard Business School Background Note 582-118, March 1982.
- January 1975 (Revised June 1975)
- Case
Honeywell Information Systems
Shapiro, Benson P. "Honeywell Information Systems." Harvard Business School Case 575-047, January 1975. (Revised June 1975.)
- November 1980 (Revised December 1982)
- Background Note
Cost Systems Analysis
Sandretto, Michael J. "Cost Systems Analysis." Harvard Business School Background Note 181-059, November 1980. (Revised December 1982.)