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Denise Frazer and Paolo Canto: A Case Vignette on Feedback - Paolo Canto's Perspective
Margolis, Joshua D.; Mayo, Anthony J.Case HBS-412046-ELeadership and People ManagementDenise Frazer and Paolo Canto, two HBS students, have decided to give each other feedback on their class participation. While Paolo believes that he has been sensitive to Denise in providing feedback, he does not feel that Denise is reciprocating. Her feedback seems to be very negative and feels like a personal attack. He chose to be less negative and use feedback as a way to encourage Denise. He feels that she is not doing the same. Denise and P...Starting at €8.20
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Do Well by Doing Good Don't Count on It
Margolis, Joshua D.; Elfenbein, Hillary AngerArticle HBS-F0801D-EResearch over 35 years shows only a weak link between socially responsible corporate behavior and good financial performance. However, there's no evidence of risk in doing good, only in being exposed for misdeeds.Starting at €8.20
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Kurt Summers: Investing in Our Chicago (Abridged)
Margolis, Joshua D.; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-418034-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2016, Kurt Summers, the Chicago City Treasurer, considered his future in Chicago politics. With an unpopular governor and mayor soon up for reelection, should Summers consider running for higher office? Summers reflects on his time growing up in gang-controlled neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago, and career experiences in both the public and private sector. These include stints at Harvard Business School, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, the C...Starting at €8.20
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Cin polis
Margolis, Joshua D.; Miguel, FernandaCase HBS-421053-ELeadership and People ManagementTwo weeks after Cin polis released a documentary film about corruption, a judge ordered its provisional suspension, claiming it had to be edited before it continued to be shown, against Mexican cinematography laws. Cin polis, Latin America's largest movie theater chain and the fourth largest in the world, welcoming 134 million moviegoers in 2011, had never distributed a film in its 40-plus years of existence, nor had there ever been an instance...Starting at €8.20
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Kurt Summers: Investing in Our Chicago
Margolis, Joshua D.; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-417023-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2016, Kurt Summers, the Chicago City Treasurer, faced a decision with potential personal and political ramifications: whether or not to ask the city's Mayor to join a class action anti-trust suit against the city's creditors for actions they took during the Global Financial Crisis. Summers reflects on his time growing up in gang-controlled neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago, and career experiences in both the public and private sector....Starting at €8.20
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Does Your Company's Conduct Meet World-Class Standards? (Spanish version)
Paine, Lynn Sharp; Deshpande, Rohit; Margolis, Joshua D.; Bettcher, Kim EricArticle HBS-R0512HBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityCodes of conduct have long been a feature of corporate life. Today, they are arguably a legal necessity--at least for public companies with a presence in the United States. But the issue goes beyond U.S. legal and regulatory requirements. Sparked by corruption and excess of various types, dozens of industry, government, investor, and multisector groups worldwide have proposed codes and guidelines to govern corporate behavior. These initiatives re...Starting at €8.20
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Gap Inc.: Refashioning Performance Management
Margolis, Joshua D.; McKinnon, Paul D.; Norris, MichaelCase HBS-416019-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2014, clothing retailer Gap Inc. rolled out a new performance management process for headquarters staff that did away with a traditional rating and ranking system. The new process involved informal monthly meetings between managers and their reports, and it more closely tied bonuses to business performance. Would it serve to motivate employees? Could its framework be used in Gap Inc.'s thousands of stores?Starting at €8.20
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Michael Lester at Lachlan Consulting (Spanish version)
Mayo, Anthony J.; Margolis, Joshua D.Case HBS-416S18Leadership and People ManagementMichael Lester, a consultant with Lachlan, was frustrated by his client's unwillingness to provide key data for an important presentation. Lester must decide how best to confront Nadine Robert, his client, knowing that his personal success and the reputation of his consulting firm hinge on his ability to build and sustain a strong relationship. How firm should he be with the client? What type of feedback would help this situation?Starting at €8.20
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Michael Lester at Lachlan Consulting
Mayo, Anthony J.; Margolis, Joshua D.Case HBS-412041-ELeadership and People ManagementMichael Lester, a consultant with Lachlan, was frustrated by his client's unwillingness to provide key data for an important presentation. Lester must decide how best to confront Nadine Robert, his client, knowing that his personal success and the reputation of his consulting firm hinge on his ability to build and sustain a strong relationship. How firm should he be with the client? What type of feedback would help this situation?Starting at €8.20
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Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited
Mayo, Anthony J.; Margolis, Joshua D.Case HBS-412042-ELeadership and People ManagementRamesh Patel, a high potential employee, was excited to be named to the company's New Horizons Board, a select team responsible for producing recommendations for new products or line extensions for Aragon Entertainment. Patel's co-worker and friend, Jeremy Gibson was also named to the Board, and the two were assigned to work together on a sub-taskforce. Patel was frustrated by Gibson's lack of effort and support on the taskforce and decides he mu...Starting at €8.20