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When Salaries Aren't Secret (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Case, John; Sim, Victor; Bakke, Dennis; Kay, Ira; Tulgan, BruceArticle HBS-R0105A-ELeadership and People ManagementThe day before Treece McDavitt was to leave RightNow!, an off-price women's fashion retailer, the 26-year-old computer wizard accessed HR's files and e-mailed employees' salaries to the entire staff. Now everyone knows what everyone else is making; they are either infuriated that they are making too little or embarrassed that they are making too much. Salary disparities are out there for everyone to see, and CEO Hank Adamson has to do something t...Starting at €8.20
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When Salaries Aren't Secret (HBR Case Study)
Case, JohnArticle HBS-R0105X-ELeadership and People ManagementThe day before Treece McDavitt was to leave RightNow!, an off-price women's fashion retailer, the 26-year-old computer wizard accessed HR's files and e-mailed employees' salaries to the entire staff. Now everyone knows what everyone else is making; they are either infuriated that they are making too little or embarrassed that they are making too much. Salary disparities are out there for everyone to see, and CEO Hank Adamson has to do something t...Starting at €8.20
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GiveDirectly, Teaching Note
Schwartzstein, Joshua R.; Beshears, JohnTeaching Note HBS-918040-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 918036.Starting at €0.00
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Leaders as Decision Architects
Beshears, John; Gino, FrancescaArticle HBS-R1505C-ELeadership and People ManagementEveryone from CEOs to frontline workers commit preventable mistakes--from underestimating how long it will take to finish a project to focusing too much on information that supports their current view. It is extraordinarily difficult to rewire the human brain to undo the patterns that lead to such mistakes. But there is another approach: Alter the environment in ways that encourage people to make decisions that lead to good outcomes. Leaders can ...Starting at €8.20
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More Than a Paycheck
Campbell, Dennis; Case, John; Fotsch, BillArticle HBS-R1801J-EFifty years ago a good blue-collar job was with a large manufacturer such as General Motors or Goodyear. Often unionized, it paid well, offered benefits, and was secure. But manufacturing employment has steadily declined, from about 25% of the U.S. labor force in 1970 to less than 10% today. Now a decent living entails more than a generous wage; it involves sharing the company's success with employees. Some companies offer a direct stake in the c...Starting at €8.20
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Stoy Foods: Role Information for Katrina Stoyanovic
Beshears, JohnCase HBS-918045-EIn this simulation exercise, four family members must negotiate over the future of the family business. Should the business be sold to a strategic buyer, or should the family retain control? If the business is sold, how should the proceeds of the sale be distributed among family members? If the business is not sold, how should ongoing ownership and control be shared among family members? The exercise, which is inspired by a collection of real-wor...Starting at €8.20
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Magrabi: Fulfilling the Vision for the Future
Beshears, John; Thapar, Alpana; Tsimerinov, BorisCase HBS-920009-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2018, Magrabi was the leading retailer of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and other optical products in the Middle East, and it was embarking on a major shift in strategy, transitioning from a brand focused on clinical expertise to a brand that combined technical excellence with a luxury retail experience for customers. This case provides an opportunity to discuss the company's plans for executing its strategy, especially when it comes to recruiting t...Starting at €8.20
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Increasing Gender Diversity in the Boardroom: The United Kingdom in 2011 (A)
Beshears, John; Bohnet, Iris; Sanford, JennyCase HBS-918006-EStarting at €8.20
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Stoy Foods: Role Information for Milan Stoyanovic
Beshears, JohnCase HBS-918046-EIn this simulation exercise, four family members must negotiate over the future of the family business. Should the business be sold to a strategic buyer, or should the family retain control? If the business is sold, how should the proceeds of the sale be distributed among family members? If the business is not sold, how should ongoing ownership and control be shared among family members? The exercise, which is inspired by a collection of real-wor...Starting at €8.20
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Evive Health and Workplace Influenza Vaccinations, Teaching Note
Beshears, JohnTeaching Note HBS-916049-EEconomicsTeaching note for case 916044. Evive Health is a company that manages communication campaigns on behalf of health insurance plans and large employers. Using big data techniques and insights from behavioral economics, Evive deploys targeted and effective messages that improve individuals' health behaviors. This case follows Prashant Srivastava, Evive's Chief Operating Officer, and Jennifer Lindner, Evive's Creative Director, as they design a mess...Starting at €0.00