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- November 2007 (Revised March 2009)
- Case
OppenheimerFunds and Take-Two Interactive (A)
By: Jay W. Lorsch, Andrew Hill and Kaitlyn Simpson
Describes the dilemma faced by Emmanuel Ferreira, a fund manager at OppenheimerFunds. As the largest shareholder and a long-time investor in software publisher Take-Two Interactive, Ferreira contemplates whether or not to get involved with other investors in trying to... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Decision Choices and Conditions; Investment; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; Business and Shareholder Relations
Lorsch, Jay W., Andrew Hill, and Kaitlyn Simpson. "OppenheimerFunds and Take-Two Interactive (A)." Harvard Business School Case 408-074, November 2007. (Revised March 2009.)
- February 2021
- Article
Assessment of Electronic Health Record Use Between U.S. and Non-U.S. Health Systems
By: A Jay Holmgren, Lance Downing, David W. Bates, Tait D. Shanafelt, Arnold Milstein, Christopher Sharp, David Cutler, Robert S. Huckman and Kevin A. Schulman
Importance: Understanding how the electronic health record (EHR) system changes clinician work, productivity, and well-being is critical. Little is known regarding global variation in patterns of use.
Objective: To provide insights into which EHR... View Details
Objective: To provide insights into which EHR... View Details
Keywords: Electronic Health Records; Health Care and Treatment; Online Technology; Health Industry; Information Technology Industry
Holmgren, A Jay, Lance Downing, David W. Bates, Tait D. Shanafelt, Arnold Milstein, Christopher Sharp, David Cutler, Robert S. Huckman, and Kevin A. Schulman. "Assessment of Electronic Health Record Use Between U.S. and Non-U.S. Health Systems." JAMA Internal Medicine 181, no. 2 (February 2021): 251–259.
- Research Summary
Say on Pay
By: Jay W. Lorsch
This project is examining, on a continuing basis, the evolving practice of allowing shareholders to have a vote on top executive compensation. The expected product will be an article explaining the limitations of this effort to give shareholders voice. View Details
- May 1981 (Revised June 1986)
- Case
C.R. Bard, Inc.
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "C.R. Bard, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 381-180, May 1981. (Revised June 1986.)
- Article
Understanding Boards of Directors: A Systems Perspective
By: Jay W. Lorsch
In this essay, my goal is to explore why, despite the tireless efforts of talented people, research on corporate governance has been slow and uneven, and where that research should turn to next to be most valuable to practitioners. My belief is that the most fruitful... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Boards; Business Admnistration; Social Systems; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; System
Lorsch, Jay W. "Understanding Boards of Directors: A Systems Perspective." Annals of Corporate Governance 2, no. 1 (February 2017): 1–49.
- May 2004 (Revised March 2005)
- Case
SOX-POX?
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Describes the experiences of audit committee chairmen in responding to and implementing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Teaching Purpose: To help students understand the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on audit committees. View Details
Lorsch, Jay W. "SOX-POX?" Harvard Business School Case 404-139, May 2004. (Revised March 2005.)
- February 2001 (Revised October 2006)
- Case
McDuffy, Arms & Ginsberg
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Describes the musings of the managing partner of a law firm as he returns from an executive education program. He thinks about the many issues confronting him and his firm. Teaching Purpose: To prepare executive education participants to return to their companies and... View Details
Lorsch, Jay W. "McDuffy, Arms & Ginsberg." Harvard Business School Case 401-028, February 2001. (Revised October 2006.)
- March 1999
- Teaching Note
Lyondell Petrochemical Company TN
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Teaching Note for (9-498-028). View Details
Keywords: Chemical Industry
- April 1994 (Revised August 1996)
- Case
American Express (A)
By: Jay W. Lorsch
In January 1993, the American Express board met to decide who would succeed James D. Robinson, III as chairman and CEO. The board needed to act in the spotlight of intense media and investor scrutiny, and after leaks had revealed that there was a conflict among the... View Details
Keywords: Decision Making; Corporate Governance; Resignation and Termination; Leadership; Management Succession; Performance Evaluation
Lorsch, Jay W. "American Express (A)." Harvard Business School Case 494-093, April 1994. (Revised August 1996.)
- March 1992
- Supplement
Allegheny International Board (B)
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "Allegheny International Board (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 492-043, March 1992.
- April 1991 (Revised July 1991)
- Case
RJR Nabisco Board: Guardians of the Gate? (A)
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Charles Hugel, the chairman of RJR Nabisco, receives a call from RJR Nabisco's CEO, Ross Johnson; Johnson plans to present an LBO plan to the board of directors at the board meeting the following week. The case details Hugel's actions as chairman, and describes the... View Details
Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Situation or Environment; Bids and Bidding; Decision Making; Managerial Roles; Governing and Advisory Boards; Management Teams; Consumer Products Industry; Food and Beverage Industry
Lorsch, Jay W. "RJR Nabisco Board: Guardians of the Gate? (A)." Harvard Business School Case 491-120, April 1991. (Revised July 1991.)
- October 1980
- Supplement
Biography of an Executive (B): Spouse's Perspective
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Keywords: Managerial Roles
Lorsch, Jay W. "Biography of an Executive (B): Spouse's Perspective." Harvard Business School Supplement 481-057, October 1980.
- January 1976
- Background Note
Managing Change, Part II: Designing Effective Change Strategies
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Keywords: Change Management
Lorsch, Jay W. "Managing Change, Part II: Designing Effective Change Strategies." Harvard Business School Background Note 476-103, January 1976.
- June 1974 (Revised April 1983)
- Background Note
Managing Change
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Keywords: Change Management
Lorsch, Jay W. "Managing Change." Harvard Business School Background Note 474-187, June 1974. (Revised April 1983.)
- Research Summary
Directors Survey
By: Jay W. Lorsch
This project, which is just beginning, will be a questionnaire survey of directors of public companies in the U.S. The goal of the survey will be to understand the views of directors about their jobs and the changing legal, regulatory, and institutional climate in... View Details
- 2012
- Chapter
Boardroom Challenges
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "Boardroom Challenges." Chap. 1 in The Future of Boards: Meeting the Governance Challenges of the Twenty-First Century, edited by Jay W. Lorsch, 7–36. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review Press, 2012.
- Third Quarter 2015
- Article
Should Boards Mentor Their CEOs?: It Is a Complex Question. Here Are the Significant Considerations.
By: Jay W. Lorsch
It's a complex question with significant considerations, including how open the CEO is likely to be to such advice, the company's situation, and the characteristics of the board. View Details
Keywords: Directors; CEO Mentoring; Governing and Advisory Boards; Rank and Position; Management Teams
Lorsch, Jay W. "Should Boards Mentor Their CEOs? It Is a Complex Question. Here Are the Significant Considerations." Directors & Boards 39, no. 5 (Third Quarter 2015): 25–27.
- February – March 2010
- Article
Lessons from the Crisis about Governing Financial Institutions
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "Lessons from the Crisis about Governing Financial Institutions." Executive Counsel 7, no. 1 (February–March 2010): 18–22. (Full article available at Qfinance.com.)
- March 1982
- Supplement
British Steel: Interview with Sir Monty Finniston, Video
By: Jay W. Lorsch
Lorsch, Jay W. "British Steel: Interview with Sir Monty Finniston, Video." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 882-520, March 1982.