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      • August 1992 (Revised June 1993)
      • Case

      Compania de Telefonos de Chile

      By: W. Carl Kester, Enrique Ostale and Charles McHugh La Follette
      The newly privatized Chilean telephone company, Compania de Telefonos de Chile (CTC) must raise substantial new funds externally in order to finance its expansion program. This task is complicated by Chile's small, illiquid capital markets and the skeptical view of... View Details
      Keywords: Capital Markets; Financing and Loans; Managerial Roles; Privatization; Expansion; Telecommunications Industry; South America; Chile
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      Kester, W. Carl, Enrique Ostale, and Charles McHugh La Follette. "Compania de Telefonos de Chile." Harvard Business School Case 293-015, August 1992. (Revised June 1993.)
      • November 1991 (Revised April 1994)
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      Taco Bell Corp.

      By: Leonard A. Schlesinger and Roger H. Hallowell
      John Martin, Taco Bell CEO, brings the company into line with its competitors through incremental change during the 1980s. In the early 1990s, he adopts breakthrough approaches to improve service levels while reducing prices, providing a distinct competitive advantage.... View Details
      Keywords: Change Management; Food; Competitive Advantage; Innovation and Management; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; United States
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      Schlesinger, Leonard A., and Roger H. Hallowell. "Taco Bell Corp." Harvard Business School Case 692-058, November 1991. (Revised April 1994.)
      • November 1991 (Revised January 1995)
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      Teradyne Japan

      By: Michael Y. Yoshino
      Describes a parent-subsidiary relationship in the high technology industry. The subsidiary, located in Japan, has been expanding its activities throughout the 1980s in the face of stiff local competition. Examines the dilemma facing corporate and country management as... View Details
      Keywords: Relationships; Mergers and Acquisitions; Expansion; Competition; Business or Company Management; Communication; Buildings and Facilities; Business Subsidiaries; Japan
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      Yoshino, Michael Y. "Teradyne Japan." Harvard Business School Case 392-031, November 1991. (Revised January 1995.)
      • September 1991 (Revised January 2017)
      • Teaching Note

      Nordstrom: Dissension in the Ranks? (A) and (B)

      By: Robert Simons
      Teaching Note for Nordstrom: Dissension in the Ranks, Case A (191-002) and Case B (192-027) View Details
      Keywords: Strategy And Execution; Control Systems; Performance Goals; Incentives; Span Of Control; Span Of Accountability; Problems and Challenges; Retail Industry
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      Simons, Robert. "Nordstrom: Dissension in the Ranks? (A) and (B)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 192-026, September 1991. (Revised January 2017.)
      • March 1991 (Revised January 1996)
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      The General Mills Board and Strategic Planning

      By: Jay W. Lorsch
      Examines the General Mills Board of Directors' role in the General Mills joint venture with Nestle S.A. to sell cereals outside of North America. It raises the more general question of the appropriate role for the board of directors in strategy formulation. View Details
      Keywords: Joint Ventures; Trade; Corporate Governance; Managerial Roles; Expansion; Food and Beverage Industry; North America
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      Lorsch, Jay W. "The General Mills Board and Strategic Planning." Harvard Business School Case 491-117, March 1991. (Revised January 1996.)
      • March 1991 (Revised December 1994)
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      Marks and Spencer Ltd. (A)

      By: Cynthia A. Montgomery
      Marks and Spencer is a highly regarded retailer in the United Kingdom. This case examines the history of the firm, its organizational capabilities, and its long standing relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. Also discusses the firm's expansion into... View Details
      Keywords: Expansion; Organizational Design; Relationships; Retail Industry; United Kingdom
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      Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Marks and Spencer Ltd. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 391-089, March 1991. (Revised December 1994.)
      • March 1991 (Revised December 1994)
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      Marks and Spencer Ltd. (B)

      By: Cynthia A. Montgomery
      Describes the firm's 1988 expansion into the United States through the acquisition of Brooks Brothers, a specialty up-market men's clothing chain and Kings Super Markets, a high quality New Jersey grocer. View Details
      Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Expansion; Business Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Globalization; Retail Industry; United States
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      Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Marks and Spencer Ltd. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 391-090, March 1991. (Revised December 1994.)
      • January 1991
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      Diversified Expansion by Large Established Firms

      By: C. A. Montgomery and S. Hariharan
      Keywords: Business Ventures; Expansion; Diversification
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      Montgomery, C. A., and S. Hariharan. "Diversified Expansion by Large Established Firms." Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization 15, no. 1 (January 1991): 71–89.
      • December 1990 (Revised December 1993)
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      Australian Paper Manufacturers (A)

      By: David M. Upton and Joshua D. Margolis
      Describes a company which has broken an unwritten cordial agreement amongst the three Australian paper manufacturers to split the domestic market three ways by market segment. The company invades another's "territory" with advanced technology, quality, and,... View Details
      Keywords: Agreements and Arrangements; Production; Information Technology; Ethics; Situation or Environment; Product Development; Segmentation; Expansion; Financial Strategy; Pulp and Paper Industry; Australia
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      Upton, David M., and Joshua D. Margolis. "Australian Paper Manufacturers (A)." Harvard Business School Case 691-041, December 1990. (Revised December 1993.)
      • November 1990 (Revised June 1991)
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      American Airlines (A): Strategy in the 1990s

      By: Jay W. Lorsch and Gary W. Loveman
      American Airlines is pursuing a growth strategy through international and domestic route expansion. At the same time, the airline is working hard to cut costs while trying to provide the best customer service possible. Is this strategy achievable given the recent surge... View Details
      Keywords: Expansion; Air Transportation; Cost Management; Customer Focus and Relationships; Growth and Development Strategy; Air Transportation Industry; United States
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      Lorsch, Jay W., and Gary W. Loveman. "American Airlines (A): Strategy in the 1990s." Harvard Business School Case 491-044, November 1990. (Revised June 1991.)
      • September 1990
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      Bain & Co., Inc.: Growing the Business

      By: Michael Y. Yoshino
      Raises management issues facing Bain & Co. in formulating its future global strategy and implementation of that strategy. View Details
      Keywords: Global Strategy; Management; Business or Company Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Strategy; Expansion; Consulting Industry; Service Industry
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      Yoshino, Michael Y. "Bain & Co., Inc.: Growing the Business." Harvard Business School Case 391-069, September 1990.
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      A Model for Managing System Conflict during Franchise Expansion

      By: P. J. Kaufmann and V. K. Rangan
      Keywords: Management; System; Conflict and Resolution; Business Ventures; Expansion
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      Kaufmann, P. J., and V. K. Rangan. "A Model for Managing System Conflict during Franchise Expansion." Journal of Retailing 66, no. 2 (Summer 1990): 155–173.
      • June 1990 (Revised August 1994)
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      Sorrell Ridge: Slotting Allowances

      By: John A. Quelch
      Management is attempting to penetrate the California retail grocery market with the company's line of all-fruit preserves. Substantial up-front fees (slotting allowances) have been requested by the chains. Management must decide how to respond. View Details
      Keywords: Food; Distribution; Marketing Strategy; Market Entry and Exit; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; California
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      Quelch, John A. "Sorrell Ridge: Slotting Allowances." Harvard Business School Case 591-011, June 1990. (Revised August 1994.)
      • May 1990 (Revised August 1990)
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      Campbell Soup Co.

      By: Steven C. Wheelwright
      Describes the engineering effort at Campbell Soup Co. to develop a microwavable package and product for the growing convenience segment. Focuses on the role of engineering services in developing the production process, acquiring and installing equipment, and getting... View Details
      Keywords: Product Development; Production; Engineering; Strategy; Business Processes; Innovation and Management; Planning; Competitive Advantage; Retail Industry; Retail Industry
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      Wheelwright, Steven C. "Campbell Soup Co." Harvard Business School Case 690-051, May 1990. (Revised August 1990.)
      • May 1990 (Revised July 1996)
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      Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA

      By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Ashish Nanda
      Traces the development of a Swedish furniture retailer under the leadership of an innovative and unconventional entrepreneur whose approaches redefine the nature and structure of the industry. Traces IKEA's growth from a tiny mail order business to the world's largest... View Details
      Keywords: Restructuring; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Growth and Development; Innovation Strategy; Leadership; Management Succession; Distribution; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Expansion; Value; Retail Industry
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      Bartlett, Christopher A., and Ashish Nanda. "Ingvar Kamprad and IKEA." Harvard Business School Case 390-132, May 1990. (Revised July 1996.)
      • November 1989 (Revised April 2018)
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      Automation Consulting Services

      By: Robert Simons and Hilary Weston
      Illustrates the management control challenges that are associated with rapid growth and geographic expansion. Situated at an offsite Executive Committee Retreat. The three founding partners of a specialized consulting firm are grappling with several difficult questions... View Details
      Keywords: Geographic Location; Governance Controls; Policy; Growth and Development Strategy; Management Teams; Expansion; Consulting Industry
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      Simons, Robert, and Hilary Weston. "Automation Consulting Services." Harvard Business School Case 190-053, November 1989. (Revised April 2018.)
      • August 1989 (Revised January 1992)
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      Prospect Hill

      By: William J. Poorvu and Katherine Sweetman
      Bill Hassett, a partner in the Nelson Companies, has to make some important decisions regarding the expansion of Prospect Hill Executive Office Park in Waltham, Massachusetts. The pre-development issues concerning him about the Hillside Building include how to position... View Details
      Keywords: Expansion; Growth and Development Strategy; Property; Decisions; Interest Rates; Urban Development; Organizational Structure; Real Estate Industry; Massachusetts
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      Poorvu, William J., and Katherine Sweetman. "Prospect Hill." Harvard Business School Case 390-011, August 1989. (Revised January 1992.)
      • April 1989 (Revised March 1990)
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      Burlington Northern (B)

      By: Janice H. Hammond
      Describes the experiences of a seasoned Burlington Northern (BN) sales representative after the introduction of ShipSmart, a decision support system developed by the BN to help its employees and customers analyze logistics problems. After a brief description of a... View Details
      Keywords: Change Management; Expansion; Rail Transportation; Logistics; Distribution Channels; Truck Transportation; Innovation and Invention; Sales; Rail Industry; United States
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      Hammond, Janice H. "Burlington Northern (B)." Harvard Business School Case 689-083, April 1989. (Revised March 1990.)
      • February 1989 (Revised October 1994)
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      Asahi Breweries Ltd.

      By: Malcolm S. Salter
      Focuses on competitive repositioning, organizational renewal, and personal leadership. Describes how Asahi Breweries was faced with a major capacity expansion decision after succeeding in increasing market share dramatically in the traditionally stable Japanese beer... View Details
      Keywords: Competitive Strategy; Expansion; Leadership; Organizational Structure; Product Launch; Management Teams; Business or Company Management; Marketing Strategy; Supply Chain Management; Mission and Purpose; Food and Beverage Industry; Japan
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      Salter, Malcolm S. "Asahi Breweries Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 389-114, February 1989. (Revised October 1994.)
      • April 1988 (Revised October 1996)
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      Home Depot, Inc., The

      By: Krishna G. Palepu
      Home Depot, founded in 1978, pioneered the warehouse retailing concept in the home center industry. The company's niche strategy resulted in rapid growth in sales. By 1986, however, the company began experiencing deteriorating profitability. Students are asked to... View Details
      Keywords: Mathematical Methods; Performance; Business Strategy; Retail Industry
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      Palepu, Krishna G. "Home Depot, Inc., The." Harvard Business School Case 188-148, April 1988. (Revised October 1996.)
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