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Going Flat: Pursuit of a Democratic Organizational Structure
Parmar, Bidhan L.; Abell, JuliaCase DARDEN-OB-1041-ELeadership and People ManagementA 2010 MBA graduate explored her options for full-time employment. She found Ethical Business Company (EBC) and was instantly intrigued. Not only did the company consult on many of the ethical issues that were important to her, but it also had a flat organizational structure. Although it was a riskier choice than going with a larger and more established firm, she was excited about being able to use her skills in direct interaction with clients an...Starting at €8.20
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Think You Have Power? Check Your Perceptions
Brion, SebastienArticle ART-2453-EDecision Analysis, Leadership and People ManagementThough talk of power makes some people uncomfortable, there's no doubt that it is vitally important in organizational contexts to influence others, perform your job and attain goals. Drawing upon extensive research from the field of organizational behavior and psychology, the author identifies six steps to gain power -- meaning control over some valued resource upon which others depend -- and then use that power for good, or for "pro-social ends....Starting at €8.20
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Florián Coute: An EMBA at an Impasse (C)
Stein, GuidoCase DPO-302-ELeadership and People ManagementIt had been a year since Florian's last conversation with Rafael. At the time, he was considering whether to change companies or stay at IB, finally choosing to stay. Florian recalled... "In July I moved to the External Services Division, which deals with the parking lot, car rental, WiFi, telephony and advertising lines of business. I was given the responsibility of designing the strategic plan for car rentals without a driver. My adaptation to...Starting at €5.74
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Hefei Xingtai Financial Holding Group: Risk Management
Jiuchang Wei; Lei Zhou; Liqiang SunCase IVEY-9B16M001-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyOn May 8, 2012, the president of Hefei Xingtai Financial Holding Group (Xingtai) received a message from a senior officer of the Hefei Municipal Government, the company’s authorizing body, asking that Xingtai provide financial support to PanTeng Company (PanTeng), a solar power manufacturing company. In order to survive, PanTeng needed Xingtai to provide a guarantee for a ¥100 million business loan from a commercial bank. PanTeng had already been...Starting at €8.20
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The upsides of downward deference
Reiche, Sebastian; Neeley, TsedalArticle 75264Leadership and People ManagementLeaders who find themselves out of their element can get ahead by deferring to subordinates. Here we explain how power can come from letting it go.Starting at €8.20