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- spring 2003
- Article
The Six Challenges of Equity-Based Pay Design
By: Brian J. Hall
Hall, Brian J. "The Six Challenges of Equity-Based Pay Design." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 15, no. 3 (spring 2003): 49–70.
- August 1995 (Revised September 1995)
- Background Note
Managing in an Information Age: Organizational Challenges and Opportunities
Managers and management theorists spent the majority of this century building and perfecting the hierarchy; however, if we believe the press, they now appear to be engaged in destroying it. While many proclaim the dawning of the "Information Age" organization and the... View Details
Applegate, Lynda M. "Managing in an Information Age: Organizational Challenges and Opportunities." Harvard Business School Background Note 196-002, August 1995. (Revised September 1995.)
- November 4, 2020
- Other Article
'Big and Little' Challenges as Votes are Counted
By: P. Tufano
Tufano, P. "'Big and Little' Challenges as Votes are Counted." LinkedIn Pulse (November 4, 2020).
- August 1995
- Case
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.: IT Organization and Architecture Challenges
By: Richard L. Nolan
Presents the outcome of Air Products ICON decentralization projects. New issues are explored, including the challenges of having a decentralized MIS staff, global network, client/server architecture, new data center issues, outsourcing, a new highly strategic customer... View Details
Keywords: Information Technology; Information Infrastructure; Applications and Software; Organizational Design; Problems and Challenges
Nolan, Richard L. "Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.: IT Organization and Architecture Challenges." Harvard Business School Case 196-017, August 1995.
- September 2000
- Article
Challenges Facing Family Companies in the Gulf Region
By: John A. Davis
Davis, John A. "Challenges Facing Family Companies in the Gulf Region." Family Business Review (September 2000).
- 19 Oct 1997 - 20 Oct 1997
- Conference Presentation
Challenges Facing Family Companies in the Gulf Region
By: J. A. Davis, E. Pitts and K. Cormier
- January 1996 (Revised November 1997)
- Case
Weston Presidio Offshore Capital: Confronting the Fundraising Challenge
By: Josh Lerner
Weston Presidio Capital encounters substantial difficulties while raising its first fund. The incentives and roles of investment advisors ("gatekeepers") pension funds and consultants are explored. The relationship with lead investors is considered. View Details
Keywords: Private Equity; Financing and Loans; Investment Funds; Markets; Problems and Challenges; Relationships; Motivation and Incentives; Financial Services Industry
Lerner, Josh. "Weston Presidio Offshore Capital: Confronting the Fundraising Challenge." Harvard Business School Case 296-055, January 1996. (Revised November 1997.)
- May–June 2015
- Other Article
The Challenges of Ambidextrous Leadership: An Interview with Michael Tushman
By: Michael Tushman and Jim Euchner
Michael Tushman talks with Jim Euchner about the challenges of managing breakthrough innovation in established companies. View Details
Keywords: Innovation and Management
Tushman, Michael, and Jim Euchner. "The Challenges of Ambidextrous Leadership: An Interview with Michael Tushman." Research-Technology Management 58, no. 3 (May–June 2015): 16–20.
- June 2014 (Revised May 2017)
- Case
Southeastern Asset Management Challenges Buyout at Dell
By: Paul Healy, Suraj Srinivasan and Aldo Sesia
In late 2012, Michael Dell wants to take Dell Inc., the company he founded, private. Mr. Dell believes that the successful company's transformation from a personal computer (PC) manufacturer to an enterprise solutions and services provider (ESS) is dependent on going... View Details
Keywords: Leveraged Buyout Transaction; Leveraged Recapitalization; Management Buyout; Dell, Inc.; Hedge Fund; Corporate Governance Theory; Valuation; Valuation Ratios; Valuation Methodologies; Board Of Directors; Boards Of Directors; Carl Icahn; Computer Services Industries; Proxy Contest; Proxy Battles; Proxy Fight; Proxy Advisor; Financial Accounting; Financial Analysis; Financial Ratios; Finance; Corporate Accountability; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance; Leveraged Buyouts; Computer Industry; United States
Healy, Paul, Suraj Srinivasan, and Aldo Sesia. "Southeastern Asset Management Challenges Buyout at Dell." Harvard Business School Case 114-015, June 2014. (Revised May 2017.)
- September 2008 (Revised April 2009)
- Supplement
Martha Goldberg Aronson: Challenges at Mid-Career (B)
By: William W. George
Martha Goldberg Aronson of Medtronic is trying to decide whether to accept the offer from Medtronic CEO Bill Hawkins to become senior vice president and chief talent officer. Aronson returned from an executive role in Europe just 18 months before as vice president,... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Job Design and Levels; Leadership; Managerial Roles; Work-Life Balance
George, William W. "Martha Goldberg Aronson: Challenges at Mid-Career (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 409-030, September 2008. (Revised April 2009.)
- May 2006 (Revised May 2009)
- Case
De Beers: Addressing the New Competitiveness Challenges
By: Michael E. Porter, Sonia D. Marciano and Alyson Warhurst
Traces the development of De Beers and the diamond industry from its inception in the mid-1800s to the year 2000. Discusses De Beer's history and strategy as the industry leader and its role in industry development. Enables deep examination of the interdependence of... View Details
Keywords: History; Strategy; Geographic Location; Conflict Management; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Business and Community Relations; Developing Countries and Economies; Mining Industry
Porter, Michael E., Sonia D. Marciano, and Alyson Warhurst. "De Beers: Addressing the New Competitiveness Challenges." Harvard Business School Case 706-501, May 2006. (Revised May 2009.)
- November 2011
- Case
Celeritas, Inc.: Leadership Challenges in a Fast-Growth Industry
By: Michael Beer and Ingrid Vargas
In 2011, Celeritas is a leading data communications company in the crowded, highly competitive, and ever-evolving enterprise-network optimization market. Having experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2003, Celeritas has recently seen sales decline and has begun... View Details
Keywords: Technology; Morale; Conflict; Organizational Change; Team Building; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Information Technology; Leadership; Communication; Groups and Teams; Attitudes; Conflict and Resolution; Information Technology Industry; Communications Industry
Beer, Michael, and Ingrid Vargas. "Celeritas, Inc.: Leadership Challenges in a Fast-Growth Industry." Harvard Business School Brief Case 114-360, November 2011.
- 22 Jul 2013
- Sharpening Your Skills
Sharpening Your Skills: Meeting Management Challenges in India
As Harvard Business School increasingly researches management issues around the world, India has proven a fertile ground for study. In this edition of Sharpening Your Skills, we revisit four articles where India and its managers confronted problems and seized... View Details
Keywords: Re: Tarun Khanna & Rohit Deshpande
- 21 Jul 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Managing Human Capital—Global Trends and Challenges
Editor's Note: This is a summary of an HBS Business Summit presentation. View a full summary and video of the event on the HBS Centennial Web site linked below. Date of Event: October 13, 2008 Moderator: David H. Thomas, HBS faculty Speakers: Ted Childs, Principal, Ted... View Details
Keywords: Re: David A. Thomas
- August 1974 (Revised November 1980)
- Case
Japan (B): The Military Challenge to Civilian Control
By: Bruce R. Scott and Audrey T. Sproat
Scott, Bruce R., and Audrey T. Sproat. "Japan (B): The Military Challenge to Civilian Control." Harvard Business School Case 375-029, August 1974. (Revised November 1980.)
- July–August 2014
- Article
Obamacare Rules Pose Challenges for S Corp Owners
By: Josh Baron, Steve Salley and Judith L. Walsh
The article offers information financial impacts of tax by the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) applied in January 2013 on family business shareholders and owners of S Corp. It discusses suggestions in tax planning to equalize tax burden including establishing family... View Details
Keywords: Ownership Type; Family Ownership; Compensation and Benefits; Taxation; Government Legislation
Baron, Josh, Steve Salley, and Judith L. Walsh. "Obamacare Rules Pose Challenges for S Corp Owners." Family Business Magazine 25, no. 4 (July–August 2014): 18–19.
- November 2018
- Supplement
The Global Challenge to Become Profitable in E-Commerce
By: Thales S. Teixeira, Donald Ngwe, Leandro A Guissoni and Samy Dana
Teixeira, Thales S., Donald Ngwe, Leandro A Guissoni, and Samy Dana. "The Global Challenge to Become Profitable in E-Commerce." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 519-702, November 2018.
- March 2011
- Teaching Note
United Cereal: Lora Brill's Eurobrand Challenge (Brief Case)
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Carole Carlson
Teaching Note for 4269. View Details
- October 2002 (Revised December 2003)
- Supplement
Group Process in the Challenger Launch Decision (D)
By: Amy C. Edmondson and Laura Feldman
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Edmondson, Amy C., and Laura Feldman. "Group Process in the Challenger Launch Decision (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 603-073, October 2002. (Revised December 2003.)
- October 2002 (Revised May 2021)
- Supplement
Group Process in the Challenger Launch Decision (B)
By: Amy C. Edmondson and Laura Feldman
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Edmondson, Amy C., and Laura Feldman. "Group Process in the Challenger Launch Decision (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 603-070, October 2002. (Revised May 2021.)