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How Apple Is Organized for Innovation
Podolny, Joel M.; Hansen, Morten T.Article HBS-R2006F-ELeadership and People ManagementWhen Steve Jobs returned to Apple, in 1997, it had a conventional structure for a company of its size and scope. It was divided into business units, each with its own P&L responsibilities. Believing that conventional management had stifled innovation, JobStarting at €8.20
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The Buck Stops (and Starts) at Business School
Podolny, Joel M.Article HBS-R0906G-EPeople in America have come to believe that business schools are harmful to society, fostering in their graduates behavior that is self-interested, unethical, and sometimes even illegal. Many are convinced that managers are simply incapable of self-regulation and have called for laws to govern executive compensation and corporate financial reporting. Sure, legislation is cumbersome, but the consequences of self-governance are apparently even wors...Starting at €8.20
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La responsabilidad comienza y termina en las escuelas de negocios
Podolny, Joel M.Article HBS-R0906GKnowledge and CommunicationLas personas en Estados Unidos han llegado a creer que las escuelas de negocios son perjudiciales para la sociedad, fomentando en su comportamiento graduados que se auto-interesada, poco ético, ya veces incluso ilegales. Muchos están convencidos de que los gerentes son simplemente incapaces de auto-regulación y han llamado a las leyes que rigen la compensación ejecutiva y la información financiera corporativa. Sin duda, la legislación es engorros...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (C ): Back from the Dead
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57C-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2009, many thought Crocs was “dead.” The C case presents exhibits that illustrate the company’s recovery.Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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Revisiting the Meaning of Leadership
Podolny, Joel M.; Khurana, Rakesh; Besharov, MaryaBook Chapter HBS-6123BC-ELeadership and People ManagementThe authors of this chapter contend that the study of leadership in organizational theory went awry when interest in leadership became too tightly coupled with organizational performance. Leading organizational theorists in the latter part of the twentieth century, such as Max Weber, Chester Barnard, and Philip Selznick, were not concerned with leadership because of its ability to explain financial performance. Instead, they were concerned with l...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs (A): Revolutionizing and Industry's Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage
Holloway, C; , Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Silverman, A; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57A-EService and Operations ManagementEste caso analiza el crecimiento asombroso de Crocs, Inc., un fabricante de zapatos de plástico, desde 2003 hasta principios de 2007. Gran parte del crecimiento de la empresa fue posible gracias a una cadena de suministro altamente flexible que permitió a Crocs desarrollar productos adicionales dentro de la temporada de ventas. El modelo habitual en la industria de la moda era recibir órdenes mucho antes de cada temporada de ventas, y producir es...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs: Revolutionizing and Industry's Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage - Teaching Note
Holloway, C; , Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Silverman, A; , Marks, MTeaching Note SGSB-GS57TN-EService and Operations ManagementThis case discusses the astounding growth of Crocs, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic shoes, from 2003 through early 2007. Much of the company’s growth was made possible by a highly flexible supply chain which enabled Crocs to build additional product within the selling season. The normal model used within the fashion industry was to take orders well in advance of each selling season, and produce to those orders, with relatively little additional...Starting at €0.00