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- 15 Aug 2009
- Conference Presentation
Emergent Creativity in Organizations
- Research Summary
Economics of Organization and Firm Performance
A great deal of theoretical and empirical research indicates that economic actors should organize activities so as to minimize the 'transaction costs' associated with managing these activities. But little is known about the consequences of violating this prescription.... View Details
- 1992
- Book
Managing People and Organizations
By: J. J. Gabarro
Keywords: Management Practices and Processes
Gabarro, J. J., ed. Managing People and Organizations. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1992.
- 1987
- Chapter
Organization Change and Development
By: Michael Beer and Anna Elise Walton
Beer, Michael, and Anna Elise Walton. "Organization Change and Development." In Annual Review of Psychology, Volume 38, edited by Mark R. Rosenzweig and Lyman W. Porter, 339–367. Annual Reviews, 1987.
- September 1986
- Background Note
Developing People and Organizations
Pearson, Andrall E. "Developing People and Organizations." Harvard Business School Background Note 387-050, September 1986.
- 14 Nov 2018
- News
How Fearless Organizations Succeed
Levers of Organization Design
The design of an organization—the accountability system that defines roles, rights, and responsibilities throughout the firm—has a direct impact on the performance of every employee. Yet, few leaders devote focused attention to how this design is chosen, implemented,... View Details
- 15 Jul 2008
- News
Building a Capable Organization
- 2009
- Chapter
Creativity, Improvisation, and Organizations
By: Colin M. Fisher and Teresa M. Amabile
Although the literatures on both organizational creativity and organizational improvisation have been expanding in recent years, the links between these literatures have not been deeply explored. This chapter explores those links to create a conceptualization of... View Details
Keywords: Body of Literature; Innovation and Invention; Organizational Culture; Research; Creativity; Theory
Fisher, Colin M., and Teresa M. Amabile. "Creativity, Improvisation, and Organizations." In The Routledge Companion to Creativity, edited by Tudor Rickards, Mark A. Runco, and Susan Moger. Oxford, U.K.: Routledge, 2009.
- 22 Sep 2021
- Blog Post
Meet LASO: The HBS Latino Student Organization
The Latino Student Organization (LASO) proudly promotes and supports Harvard Business School’s Latino students and works alongside the Latino Alumni Association (HBSLAA). Representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, interests,... View Details
- Research Summary
The Architecture of the Integrated Organization
By: Ranjay Gulati
In this research I explore how organizations balance pressures for efficiency with the need to be responsive at the same time. Operating in turbulent global markets it is increasingly important for firms to embrace both global efficiency and also local responsiveness.... View Details
- April 2009 (Revised April 2013)
- Case
Barack Obama: Organizing for America 2.0
By: Mikolaj Jan Piskorski, Laura Winig and Aaron Smith
Less than a week before Barack Obama was due to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, Obama for America (OFA), the president-elect's official campaign organization, announced the formation of a post-election organization, Organizing for America. The... View Details
Keywords: Advertising Campaigns; Political Elections; Marketing Communications; Power and Influence; Social and Collaborative Networks; Internet
Piskorski, Mikolaj Jan, Laura Winig, and Aaron Smith. "Barack Obama: Organizing for America 2.0." Harvard Business School Case 709-493, April 2009. (Revised April 2013.)
- January 1989
- Background Note
Managing Information Technology: Organization and Leadership
By: James I. Cash Jr. and Thomas H. Davenport
Describes the organizational components of the typical IT organization in a large corporation. Points out common problems and issues for each component of the organization. Also addresses the leadership issues for the IT function, and focuses specifically on the Chief... View Details
Keywords: Information Management; Organizational Design; Leadership; Managerial Roles; Information Technology; Problems and Challenges; Information Technology Industry
Cash, James I., Jr., and Thomas H. Davenport. "Managing Information Technology: Organization and Leadership." Harvard Business School Background Note 189-133, January 1989.
- July 2021 (Revised October 2021)
- Module Note
Organizing for Social Change
By: Brian Trelstad and Preeti Varma
Trelstad, Brian, and Preeti Varma. "Organizing for Social Change." Harvard Business School Module Note 322-028, July 2021. (Revised October 2021.)
- 09 Apr 2024
- Video
Solutions for Organizations Homepage
- May 15 2018
- Testimonial
Creating an Agile Organization
- January 1989 (Revised March 1991)
- Case
General Electric Canada: Designing a New Organization
By: Lynda M. Applegate and James I. Cash Jr.
General Electric Canada used sociotechnical design techniques to restructure its financial, administrative, facilities, and information technology service from a decentralized, hierarchical organization to a centralized organization composed of self-managing,... View Details
Keywords: Organizational Design; Information Technology; Groups and Teams; Change; Communication; Information; Industrial Products Industry; Canada
Applegate, Lynda M., and James I. Cash Jr. "General Electric Canada: Designing a New Organization." Harvard Business School Case 189-138, January 1989. (Revised March 1991.)