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In Praise of Organized Labor: What Unions Really Do
Pfeffer, JeffreyBook Chapter HBS-2558BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationLike much conventional wisdom, the prevailing views about unions are often inaccurate or incomplete. This chapter sets the record straight so that organizations and their leaders can make better and more profitable decisions about labor relations.Starting at €8.20
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Curbing the Urge to Merge
Pfeffer, JeffreyBook Chapter HBS-2608BC-EKnowledge and CommunicationWhen companies face competitive challenges and business difficulties, many turn to financial engineering solutions like mergers instead of directly addressing and fixing fundamental operational problems. This chapter examines why companies so often opt foStarting at €8.20
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Can Nice Guys Finish First? (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R1112L-EKnowledge and CommunicationAdam Baker is a promising young COO at Straus Event Specialists and the protege of CEO Merwyn Straus, who acquired him along with his failed company, Tallyrymple, a few years ago. Adam suggested that SES and two partners invest in a chain of hotels, and now he wants to run the new business. "That door isn't open to you" is Merwyn's response. "Let it go," says Adam's friend Kaleeb. "Be more aggressive," says Kaleeb's wife. Adam must decide whether...Starting at €8.20