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- November 2016 (Revised December 2016)
- Module Note
Strategy Execution Module 7: Designing Asset Allocation Systems
By: Robert Simons
This module reading provides tools and analyses for acquiring and allocating resources. The module begins by reviewing the importance of setting strategic boundaries as a basis for asset acquisitions. Next, a distinction is made between new assets acquired to meet... View Details
Keywords: Management Control Systems; Implementing Strategy; Execution; Asset Allocation Systems; Payback; Discounted Cash Flow; Internal Rate Of Return; Strategic Investments; Analyzing Acquisitions; Strategy; Capital Budgeting
Simons, Robert. "Strategy Execution Module 7: Designing Asset Allocation Systems." Harvard Business School Module Note 117-107, November 2016. (Revised December 2016.)
- May 2016 (Revised September 2017)
- Case
Canadian Pacific's Bid for Norfolk Southern
By: Benjamin C. Esty and E. Scott Mayfield
In December 2015, Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR) has just made its third bid to acquire Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), one of the largest railroads in the United States. Having rejected the prior offers, NSC’s CEO James Squires and the NSC board must now value... View Details
Keywords: Capital Structure; Cash Flow; Cost of Capital; Financial Strategy; Investment Activism; Bids and Bidding; Negotiation Offer; Corporate Strategy; Rail Transportation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Transformation; United States; Canada
Esty, Benjamin C., and E. Scott Mayfield. "Canadian Pacific's Bid for Norfolk Southern." Harvard Business School Case 216-057, May 2016. (Revised September 2017.)
- July 2013 (Revised November 2021)
- Module Note
Exploration vs. Exploitation
By: Willy Shih
This module note introduces James March's concept of exploration and exploitation, and the management challenge of balancing the allocation of resources to the two activities in the firm. The note also touches on the O'Reilly and Tushman paper on the ambidextrous... View Details
Keywords: Exploration And Exploitation; Exploitation; Research; Scientific Research; Product Commercialization; Innovation and Invention; Innovation and Management; Innovation Leadership; Innovation Strategy; Technological Innovation; Knowledge Acquisition; Growth and Development Strategy; Resource Allocation; Strategic Planning; Research and Development; Science-Based Business; Corporate Strategy; Knowledge Sharing; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; United States
Shih, Willy. "Exploration vs. Exploitation." Harvard Business School Module Note 614-004, July 2013. (Revised November 2021.)
- December 2018 (Revised June 2021)
- Supplement
Bulb 2017: Launch
By: John R. Wells and Benjamin Weinstock
On August 21, 2015, Amit Gudka and Hayden Wood, co-founders of Bulb Ltd. (Bulb) launched a new business to supply energy to the United Kingdom’s 27 million residential homes with a promise of 100% renewable electricity at affordable prices. By the end of March 2017,... View Details
Keywords: Green Energy; Start-up; Launch; Customer Acquisition; Customer Churn; Customer Engagement; Electricity; Resources; Growth Strategy; B-Corp; Entrepreneurial Management; Entrepreneurial Journey; Entrepreneurial Financing; Renewable Energy; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Model; Working Capital; Product Launch; Customers; Growth Management; Business Plan; Decision Making; United Kingdom
Wells, John R., and Benjamin Weinstock. "Bulb 2017: Launch." Harvard Business School Supplement 719-441, December 2018. (Revised June 2021.)
- 2013
- Case
The COFCO Group
By: F. Warren McFarlan, Zheng Xiaoming and Ziqian Zhao
COFCO was China's sole legitimate window for agricultural foreign trade before 1987. The reform of China's foreign trade system beginning in 1987 cost COFCO its monopoly position. Subsequently, the SOE giant capitalized on its foreign trade expertise to strategically... View Details
McFarlan, F. Warren, Zheng Xiaoming, and Ziqian Zhao. "The COFCO Group." Tsinghua University Case, 2013.
- 2010
- Other Unpublished Work
Top Executive Background and Corporate M&A: The Case of Former Investment Bankers
By: Francois Brochet and Kyle Welch
We study the M&A activity of firms with top executives whose employment history includes experience in a Wall Street firm, especially those with investment banking background ("IB executives"). In terms of strategy, controlling for firm-level effects, we document that... View Details
- July 2022 (Revised January 2025)
- Case
Call of Fiduciary Duty: Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard
By: Jonas Heese, Joseph Pacelli and James Barnett
In January 2022, Microsoft announces its acquisition of the video game company Activision Blizzard, in a deal valued at $68.7 billion, which would make Microsoft the world’s third largest video game company. The deal came as Activision Blizzard faced gender pay... View Details
Keywords: Accounting; Goodwill Accounting; Analysis; Decision Making; Talent and Talent Management; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Ethics; Leadership; Risk and Uncertainty; Mergers and Acquisitions; Lawsuits and Litigation; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; North America; California
Heese, Jonas, Joseph Pacelli, and James Barnett. "Call of Fiduciary Duty: Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard." Harvard Business School Case 123-011, July 2022. (Revised January 2025.)
- March 2005 (Revised April 2005)
- Case
Ocean & Oil Holdings and the Leveraged Buyout of Agip Nigeria (A)
In 2001, a Nigerian holding company was deciding how much to pay for a major Nigerian oil marketing firm. Explores the challenges facing a fast-growing, leveraged buyout firm operating in a global economy but constrained by imperfect local financial and legal... View Details
Hecht, Peter A., and Onche Ugbabe. "Ocean & Oil Holdings and the Leveraged Buyout of Agip Nigeria (A)." Harvard Business School Case 205-043, March 2005. (Revised April 2005.)
- May–June 1995
- Article
Rehabilitating the Leveraged Buyout: A Look at Clayton, Dubilier and Rice
By: W. C. Kester and T. A. Luehrman
Kester, W. C., and T. A. Luehrman. "Rehabilitating the Leveraged Buyout: A Look at Clayton, Dubilier and Rice." Harvard Business Review 73, no. 3 (May–June 1995): 119–130.
- January 2018 (Revised March 2018)
- Case
Lagunitas Brewing Company
By: Joshua Margolis, Allison Ciechanover and Jeff Huizinga
The CEO of a California-based craft brewery manages new partnership with—and potential acquisition by—industry giant Heineken. View Details
Keywords: Culture; Non-profit; International; Organizational Behavior; Food; Leadership; Mergers and Acquisitions; Organizational Culture; Management; Partners and Partnerships; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
Margolis, Joshua, Allison Ciechanover, and Jeff Huizinga. "Lagunitas Brewing Company." Harvard Business School Case 418-017, January 2018. (Revised March 2018.)
- May 1991 (Revised May 2001)
- Case
Pinkerton (A)
A California based security guard firm considers the acquisition of another security guard company. The value of the target firm and the financing of the acquisition are the key issues. View Details
Mason, Scott P., and Adam Berger. "Pinkerton (A)." Harvard Business School Case 291-051, May 1991. (Revised May 2001.)
- November 2008 (Revised August 2010)
- Case
Whole Foods Acquires Wild Oats (A)
Examines the implications of Whole Foods' CEO's anonymous message board postings including its potential impact on the company's proposed merger with Wild Oats. View Details
Keywords: Forms of Communication; Acquisition; Communication Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry
Kimbrough, Michael D., Sudhakar Balachandran, Madhav Srinivasan, and Rachel Gordon. "Whole Foods Acquires Wild Oats (A)." Harvard Business School Case 109-029, November 2008. (Revised August 2010.)
- 2012
- Working Paper
Learning from Customers: Individual and Organizational Effects in Outsourced Radiological Services
By: Jonathan R. Clark, Robert S. Huckman and Bradley R. Staats
The ongoing fragmentation of work has resulted in a narrowing of tasks into smaller pieces that can be sent outside the organization and, in many instances, around the world. This trend is shifting the boundaries of organizations and leading to increased outsourcing.... View Details
Keywords: Experience and Expertise; Learning; Health Care and Treatment; Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Knowledge Acquisition; Volume; Performance Productivity; Health Industry
Clark, Jonathan R., Robert S. Huckman, and Bradley R. Staats. "Learning from Customers: Individual and Organizational Effects in Outsourced Radiological Services." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 11-057, December 2010. (Revised September 2011, January 2013. NBER Working Paper Series, No. w18723, January 2013)
- May 1994 (Revised May 1997)
- Case
Nelson Paper Products, Inc.
By: W. Carl Kester
A comprehensive review case that entails both investment and financing decisions. Students must value an acquisitions opportunity and determine how Nelson Paper ought to finance both the acquisition and its regular capital expenditures program. View Details
Kester, W. Carl. "Nelson Paper Products, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 294-129, May 1994. (Revised May 1997.)
- December 1998 (Revised September 1999)
- Case
Novartis: Betting on Life Sciences
By: Ray A. Goldberg, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Srinivas Sunder
The merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz produced genomic-based synergies for health care, agribusiness, and nutritional supplements. How to build on the strength of the individual divisions and provide synergies that would continue Novartis' leadership role is the question... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Divisions; Health Care and Treatment; Leadership; Product Positioning; Science-Based Business; Corporate Strategy; Pharmaceutical Industry
Goldberg, Ray A., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Srinivas Sunder. "Novartis: Betting on Life Sciences." Harvard Business School Case 599-076, December 1998. (Revised September 1999.)
- April 2010
- Case
Talent Agencies
By: Thomas R. Eisenmann, Toby E. Stuart and Lauren Barley
The case overviews the talent agency industry in Hollywood in 2009. Focuses on the role of the talent agent, the dynamics of professional service firms, the challenges facing agencies in light of major changes in the entertainment industries, and a possible merger... View Details
- December 2017 (Revised June 2021)
- Case
Tesla's Bid for SolarCity
By: Charles C.Y. Wang and Raaj Zutshi
In October 2016, Tesla asked its shareholders to ratify their $2.4 billion bid for SolarCity. Tesla had announced a series of large projects in the preceding months including the unveiling of the Model 3, the new Solar Roof, and pushing forward the opening of the... View Details
Wang, Charles C.Y., and Raaj Zutshi. "Tesla's Bid for SolarCity (A)." Harvard Business School Case 118-044, December 2017. (Revised June 2021.)
- March 1980 (Revised December 1995)
- Case
American Chemical Corp.
By: William E. Fruhan Jr. and John P. Goldsberry III
A large chemical manufacturer divests a plant that is acquired by a small specialty chemicals manufacturer. The acquisition decision is viewed from the vantage point of the small specialty chemicals manufacturer. View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Chemicals; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Decision Making; Manufacturing Industry; Chemical Industry
Fruhan, William E., Jr., and John P. Goldsberry III. "American Chemical Corp." Harvard Business School Case 280-102, March 1980. (Revised December 1995.)
- 10 Jun 2015
- News