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Can Nice Guys Finish First (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R1112Z-EAdam 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
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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
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Pueden los chicos buenos llega r primero
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R1112LKnowledge and CommunicationAdam Baker es un joven y prometedor director de operaciones en Especialistas Straus evento y el protegido del director general Merwyn Straus, quien lo adquirió junto con su compañía falló, Tallyrymple, hace unos años. Adam sugirió que SES y dos socios invierten en una cadena de hoteles, y ahora quiere ejecutar el nuevo negocio. "Esa puerta no está abierta para usted" es la respuesta de Merwyn. "Déjalo ir", dice el amigo de Adam Kaleeb. "Ser más a...Starting at €8.20
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Shareholders First Not So Fast...
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R0907K-ELeadership and People ManagementWhen did we start measuring the success of a company only according to the increase in its share price? Stanford professor Pfeffer argues that it's time for CEOs to once again balance shareholders' interests with those of the other stakeholders: employees, suppliers, and customers.Starting at €8.20
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Power, Capriciousness, and Consequences
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-F1304E-EWhen leaders behave capriciously, they signal their power and, often, the authority they need to drive valuable change. But this behavior can also take a toll on employees and potentially undermine organizational performance.Starting at €8.20
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Power Play
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R1007G-ELeadership and People ManagementIf you want to get anything done in a large corporation, you need power. And it won't just fall into your lap: You have to go after it and learn how to use it. Many highly competent people get stuck because they're uncomfortable with that reality. Stanford University professor Pfeffer offers a primer on why power matters, how to get it, and how to use it to advance your organization's agenda-thus, not incidentally, furthering your career. When pu...Starting at €8.20
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Management a Profession Where's the Proof
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-F1109F-EA campaign to make management more of a profession-one that adheres to higher aims that self-interest or economic benefit-is under way. But professions actually have another defining feature: a specialized body of knowledge that practitioners must apply in their daily work. In law, people must pass an exam to gain admission to the bar. In medicine, doctors are required to complete continuing education. The idea of setting knowledge standards for ...Starting at €8.20
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Can Nice Guys Finish First (HBR Case Study)
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-R1112X-EAdam 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
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Could We Manage Not to Damage People's Health
Pfeffer, JeffreyArticle HBS-F1111E-ELeadership and People ManagementEmployers and employees alike benefit from choices that promote good health. But too often, companies refresh the cafeteria menu, offer discounted gym memberships, and leave it up to the individual to go from there. Research shows, however, that management's decisions contribute to morbidity and mortality at least as much as employees' own actions. Layoffs, long hours, failure to provide health insurance, lack of autonomy on the job, and general ...Starting at €8.20