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      • September 1992 (Revised January 1994)
      • Case

      Reshaping Apple Computer's Destiny 1992

      By: David B. Yoffie and Johanna M. Hurstak
      Examines John Sculley's approach toward transforming Apple Computer. Focuses on Sculley's management style, his creation of a new management team, and his efforts to create a professional management system inside Apple. View Details
      Keywords: Management Style; Transformation; Management Teams; Management Systems; Computer Industry; California
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      Yoffie, David B., and Johanna M. Hurstak. "Reshaping Apple Computer's Destiny 1992." Harvard Business School Case 393-011, September 1992. (Revised January 1994.)
      • September 1992 (Revised January 1993)
      • Case

      Courtyard by Marriott

      By: James L. Heskett and Roger H. Hallowell
      Courtyard by Marriott, a chain of modestly priced hotels, weighs its future options regarding human resources, its service delivery system, and management structure. Fairfield Inn, another Marriott product, is discussed for contrast. View Details
      Keywords: Human Resources; Service Operations; Brands and Branding; Management Systems; Decision Making; Service Industry; Accommodations Industry
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      Heskett, James L., and Roger H. Hallowell. "Courtyard by Marriott." Harvard Business School Case 693-036, September 1992. (Revised January 1993.)
      • March 1992 (Revised June 1992)
      • Case

      AT&T Productos de Consumo de Mexico

      By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr.
      Describes in detail the decisions AT&T made in designing and staffing their Mexican telephone answering machine plant. Allows students to evaluate a company's detailed implementation decisions on a plant in a developed country--involving wages, benefits, waste... View Details
      Keywords: Decision Making; Executive Compensation; Selection and Staffing; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Management Systems; Mexico
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      Badaracco, Joseph L., Jr. "AT&T Productos de Consumo de Mexico." Harvard Business School Case 392-109, March 1992. (Revised June 1992.)
      • March 1991 (Revised July 1993)
      • Case

      Kyocera Corp.

      By: John P. Kotter
      Examines the three factors critical to this company's remarkable success in the high tech field. The first factor is the founder, Dr. Inamori's powerful leadership. The second is the strong corporate culture or philosophy of the firm. The third element in Kyocera's... View Details
      Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Information Infrastructure; Leadership Style; Management Systems; Management Style; Organizational Culture; Practice; Profit; Planning; Technology Industry; Electronics Industry
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      Kotter, John P. "Kyocera Corp." Harvard Business School Case 491-078, March 1991. (Revised July 1993.)
      • February 1991 (Revised November 2010)
      • Case

      Tennessee Controls: The Strategic Ranking Problem

      By: Robert L. Simons and Dale Geiger
      Tennessee Controls has instituted a new formal asset acquisition process to rank competing proposals. Judy Starnes, the new division manager, is asked to rank three proposals by using techniques to quantify economic returns, risk, as well as the credibility of the... View Details
      Keywords: Capital Budgeting; Governance Controls; Management Systems; Strategic Planning; Mathematical Methods; Electronics Industry
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      Simons, Robert L., and Dale Geiger. "Tennessee Controls: The Strategic Ranking Problem." Harvard Business School Case 191-083, February 1991. (Revised November 2010.)
      • March 1990 (Revised October 1999)
      • Case

      Turner Construction Company: Project Management Control Systems

      By: Robert L. Simons and Hilary Weston
      After providing a brief overview of Turner Construction Co.'s structure and project work, the case gives a detailed description of its project management control system, the IOR system. In addition to explaining the mechanics of the IOR system, the case identifies the... View Details
      Keywords: Mission and Purpose; Cost Management; Performance Evaluation; Risk Management; Strategic Planning; Planning; Management Systems; Management Teams; Construction Industry
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      Simons, Robert L., and Hilary Weston. "Turner Construction Company: Project Management Control Systems." Harvard Business School Case 190-128, March 1990. (Revised October 1999.)
      • November 1989 (Revised November 1999)
      • Case

      Automatic Data Processing: The EFS Decision

      By: Robert L. Simons and Hilary Weston
      Illustrates how ADP's top management uses formal planning and control systems to establish strategic boundaries for its business units. Top management has developed a detailed list of strategic criteria that ADP managers use to evaluate products and business units, as... View Details
      Keywords: Business Units; Strategic Planning; Management Systems; Accounting; Acquisition
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      Simons, Robert L., and Hilary Weston. "Automatic Data Processing: The EFS Decision." Harvard Business School Case 190-059, November 1989. (Revised November 1999.)
      • July 1989 (Revised August 1993)
      • Supplement

      Kanthal (B)

      By: Robert S. Kaplan
      Describes actions taken by senior management of Kanthal after seeing the results of the newly installed account management system. Designed as a class handout. A rewritten version of an earlier case by the same author. View Details
      Keywords: Accounting; Management Systems; Management Teams
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      Kaplan, Robert S. "Kanthal (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 190-003, July 1989. (Revised August 1993.)
      • March 1989 (Revised September 1995)
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      Management Support Systems

      By: Lynda M. Applegate
      Provides a technical overview of executive information systems. View Details
      Keywords: Management Systems
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      Applegate, Lynda M. "Management Support Systems." Harvard Business School Background Note 189-159, March 1989. (Revised September 1995.)
      • June 1987
      • Supplement

      Au Bon Pain: Interviews with Ron Shaich and Len Schlesinger, Video

      By: W. Earl Sasser, Christopher Hart and Lucy N. Lytle
      To be used with Au Bon Pain: The French Bakery Cafe, the Partner/Manager Program. View Details
      Keywords: Employee Relationship Management; Human Resources; Management Systems; Selection and Staffing; Programs; Partners and Partnerships; Food and Beverage Industry
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      Sasser, W. Earl, Christopher Hart, and Lucy N. Lytle. "Au Bon Pain: Interviews with Ron Shaich and Len Schlesinger, Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 887-548, June 1987.
      • May 1987 (Revised February 2000)
      • Case

      Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.: Planning and Control System

      By: Robert L. Simons
      Detailed description of the planning and control systems in use at Johnson & Johnson. Focuses on the actions of managers in one subsidiary in revising budget targets. Illustrates intensive strategic planning and financial planning process in a large, decentralized... View Details
      Keywords: Strategic Planning; Planning; Forecasting and Prediction; Accounting Audits; Budgets and Budgeting; Business Strategy; Financial Management; Business or Company Management; Management Systems; Public Administration Industry; Financial Services Industry
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      Simons, Robert L. "Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.: Planning and Control System." Harvard Business School Case 187-081, May 1987. (Revised February 2000.)
      • May 1987 (Revised October 1996)
      • Case

      Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co.

      By: Krishna G. Palepu
      After a record year in 1983, Murray Ohio's earnings declined in 1984. The company was faced with competition from cheap imports and was experiencing declining margins. Students are asked to analyze the company's 1984 financial statements and predict whether there is... View Details
      Keywords: Financial Statements; Financial Reporting; Business Divisions; Cost Management; Spending; Decision Making; Change Management; Problems and Challenges; Management Systems; Manufacturing Industry
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      Palepu, Krishna G. "Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co." Harvard Business School Case 187-178, May 1987. (Revised October 1996.)
      • January 1987 (Revised January 2002)
      • Case

      Baker Precision Instruments, Inc.

      By: Ramchandran Jaikumar, Roy Shapiro, Donald Rosenfield and Kathryn E. Stecke
      A rapidly growing machine parts manufacturer is trying to decide whether to acquire an advanced Flexible Manufacturing System or Systems. The selection decisions must address the impact of new technology, the effect of setup times on production planning and capacity,... View Details
      Keywords: Information Technology; Cost vs Benefits; Machinery and Machining; Production; Decision Choices and Conditions; Management Systems; Manufacturing Industry; Industrial Products Industry
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      Jaikumar, Ramchandran, Roy Shapiro, Donald Rosenfield, and Kathryn E. Stecke. "Baker Precision Instruments, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 687-052, January 1987. (Revised January 2002.)
      • 01 Jan 1987
      • Conference Presentation

      Executive Support Systems for Hospital Strategic Planning

      By: L. M. Applegate and R. O. Mason
      Keywords: Management Systems; Strategic Planning; Health Care and Treatment; Health Industry
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      Applegate, L. M., and R. O. Mason. "Executive Support Systems for Hospital Strategic Planning." Paper presented at the International Conference on Systems Sciences, January 01, 1987.
      • 01 Jan 1986
      • Conference Presentation

      Design of a Management Support System for Hospital Strategic Planning

      By: L. M. Applegate, R. O. Mason and D. Thorpe
      Keywords: Design; Management Systems; Strategic Planning; Health Care and Treatment; Health Industry
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      Applegate, L. M., R. O. Mason, and D. Thorpe. "Design of a Management Support System for Hospital Strategic Planning." Paper presented at the International Conference on Systems Sciences, January 01, 1986.
      • 01 Dec 1985
      • Keynote Speech

      Model Management Systems: Proposed Model Representations and Future Designs

      By: L. M. Applegate, G. Klein, B. R. Konsynski and J. F. Nunamaker
      Keywords: Management Systems
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      Applegate, L. M., G. Klein, B. R. Konsynski, and J. F. Nunamaker. "Model Management Systems: Proposed Model Representations and Future Designs." International Conference on Information Systems, December 01, 1985.
      • 1979
      • Chapter

      Dilemmas of Participation: Issues in Organization Design and Management

      By: R. M. Kanter
      Keywords: Organizational Design; Management Systems; Decision Making
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      Kanter, R. M. "Dilemmas of Participation: Issues in Organization Design and Management." In Proceedings of the Second National Seminar on Individual Rights in the Corporation, edited by Alan F. Westin and Stephan Salisbury. New York: Educational Fund for Individual Rights, 1979. (Also in National Forum, spring 1982.)
      • October 1973
      • Background Note

      Note on the Japanese Managerial System

      By: Michael Y. Yoshino
      Keywords: Management Systems; Japan
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      Yoshino, Michael Y. "Note on the Japanese Managerial System." Harvard Business School Background Note 374-084, October 1973.
      • Teaching Interest

      Overview

      By: Ethan S. Bernstein
      Professor Bernstein currently teaches a second-year MBA course in Managing Human Capital (MHC). He is also the faculty chair for the Harvard Business School Online Developing Yourself as a Leader course and teaches in a variety of executive education... View Details
      Keywords: Leadership; Leadership Development; Leadership Style; Innovation Leadership; Management Practices and Processes; Management Succession; Management Style; Management Systems; Management Teams; Managerial Roles; Organizations; Organizational Culture; Organizational Design; Organizational Structure; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Performance; Information Technology; Strategy; Human Resources; Compensation and Benefits; Employees; Recruitment; Resignation and Termination; Retention; Selection and Staffing
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