by David Fubini - Publications - Faculty & Research

15 Oct 2001
Research & Ideas

What You Don’t Know About Making Decisions

Unfortunately, superior decision making is distressingly difficult to assess in real time. Successful outcomes—decisions of high quality, made in a timely manner and implemented effectively—can be evaluated only after the fact. But by the... View Details

Keywords: by David A. Garvin & Michael A. Roberto

April 2024
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RHI Magnesita (B): Brick by Brick—Diversification?

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, David M Wagner, Oliver Gassmann and Jordan Mitchell

In Part A, as of April 2017, Austria’s RHI, a backward integrated refractory company is still within the midst of merging with the next biggest competitor, Brazil’s Magnesita, while weighing options for future growth. Should the company pursue organic growth options... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Growth and Development Strategy; Diversification

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28 May 2024
In Practice

Job Search Advice for a Tough Market: Think Broadly and Stay Flexible

will create barriers at a time when many firms are actively seeking to trim their workforce. Flexibility and willingness to be available for opportunities as they arise will be a differentiator given the few offers they will be making. View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

02 Oct 2019
Working Paper Summaries

The Value Potential of New Business Models

Keywords: by David J. Collis

16 Jul 2001
Research & Ideas

How to Compete Like a Judo Strategist

frontal assaults against armies that are ten times your size. Those are suicide missions," echoes David Peterschmidt, Inktomi's CEO. Rule Three: Plan And Be Prepared To Pivot It is a common fallacy that fast-moving companies like the... View Details

Keywords: by David B. Yoffie & Mary Kwak

28 Apr 2011
Working Paper Summaries

When Smaller Menus are Better: Variability in Menu-Setting Ability and 401(k) Plans

Keywords: by David Goldreich & Hanna Halaburda

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Courses by Faculty - Course Catalog

Business, Government & the International Economy Fall 2024 Q1 1.5 David G. Fubini Mastering Consulting and Advisory Skills Organizational Behavior, Strategy Spring 2025 Q3 1.5 ^ back to top G Course Title... View Details

22 Nov 2011
Working Paper Summaries

Carbon Tariffs: Impacts on Technology Choice, Regional Competitiveness, and Global Emissions

Keywords: by David F. Drake; Manufacturing

April 2024
Supplement

RHI Magnesita (A-B): Brick by Brick

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, David M Wagner, Oliver Gassmann and Jordan Mitchell

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April 2024
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RHI Magnesita (A-B): Brick by Brick

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, David M Wagner, Oliver Gassmann and Jordan Mitchell

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23 Dec 2002
Research & Ideas

Partnering and the Balanced Scorecard

level, and cost—between each support department and the business units. The Balanced Scorecard provides a simple, clear message about organizational strategy that all employees can understand and internalize.—Robert S. Kaplan and David P.... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan & David P. Norton

April 2024
Teaching Note

RHI Magnesita (A-B): Brick by Brick

By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, David M Wagner, Oliver Gassmann and Jordan Mitchell

Teaching Note for HBS Case Nos. 724-437 and 724-438. View Details

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14 Jul 2003
Research & Ideas

Keeping Your Balance With Customers

accomplished. It is not possible to be all things to all people, so market segmentation is the way to avoid this temptation.—Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton The Customer Management theme is made up of four processes—customer... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan & David P. Norton

08 Jun 2015
Working Paper Summaries

Physician Beliefs and Patient Preferences: A New Look at Regional Variation in Health Care Spending

Keywords: by David Cutler, Jonathan Skinner, Ariel Dora Stern & David Wennberg; Health

24 Apr 2006
Research & Ideas

Managing Alignment as a Process

corporate policies that will be administered by corporate support units. Corporate office to business units: The corporate priorities are cascaded into business unit strategies. Business units to support units: The strategic priorities of... View Details

Keywords: by Robert S. Kaplan & David P. Norton; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion; Consumer Products; Retail

14 Oct 2010
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Reversing the Queue: Performance, Legitimacy, and Minority Hiring

Keywords: by Andrew Hill & David Thomas; Sports

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Courses by Faculty Unit - Course Catalog

Managing Human Capital Ethan Bernstein Fall 2024 Q1Q2 3.0 Mastering Consulting and Advisory Skills (also listed under Strategy) David G. Fubini Spring 2025 Q3 1.5 Power and Influence Lakshmi Ramarajan Spring... View Details