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Google to Alphabet: Ten Things We Know to Be True
Simons, Robert L.; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-116029-EStrategyGoogle's founders wrote "10 Things We Know To be True," a document detailing founding principles and values, early in the company's life. As the company expanded, added business units, and changed its name to Alphabet, were these principles and values stiStarting at €8.20
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Ten Things We Know to Be True (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-119S15Strategyhbsp.harvard.edu/jdotStarting at €8.20
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Google to Alphabet: Ten Things We Know to Be True, Teaching Note
Simons, Robert L.; Lobb, AnnelenaTeaching Note HBS-117030-EStrategyTeaching note for case 116029.Starting at €0.00
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Nacre (B): a Steep and Risky Climb to Success: Decisions & Consequences
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-7-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis case B cannot be taught as a stand-alone case, but is a direct continuation of the FocusCase "Nacre: Turning a Lab Idea into a High-Growth Firm (A)" [EFC-2-E]. This case B describes the strategic decisions and actions of the CEO and how eventually, this firm - with only 12-15 employees at that time (plus a large contract manufacturer) - manages to land a US-$30 million deal with the US Marine Corp. Soon after, this company is acquired by a l...Starting at €8.20
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Strategy Execution Module 10: Using the Job Design Optimization Tool to Build Effective Organizations
Simons, Robert L.Case HBS-117110-EStrategyThis module reading provides the theory and directions for using the online Job Design Optimization Tool (JDOT) which is available free of charge at hbsp.harvard.edu/jdot. This tool can be used to design, or test the design, of any job in any organization. The module introduces four concepts: span of control, span of accountability, span of influence, and span of support and explains how these variable affect job design. JDOT includes four sequen...Starting at €8.20
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Google to Alphabet: Two Job Opportunities
Simons, Robert L.; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-116046-EStrategyThis product can be used with the free Job Design Optimization Tool (JDOT), available at: hbsp.harvard.edu/jdotStarting at €8.20
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JacobsRimell (A): Leading out of Bankruptcy: A CEO takes on the role of "bad cop" to save a failing UK software company
Prats, Mª Julia; Sosna, Marc; Darsch, DaveFocused Case EFC-8-EEntrepreneurship, Innovation and ChangeThis FocusCase is about a young VC-backed technology company in the UK, trying to turn around from a near-death crisis. The company offered a technology related to the management of broadband access, VoIP and digital television (DTV) services to large TelCos and cable providers, but is on the verge of bankruptcy after they have unexpectedly lost two large contracts within a very short time. The VC firm is bringing in a new (first-time) CEO in ord...Starting at €8.20
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Intrapreneurship in Telefónica: Wayra, a Company Faster Than the Wind
de Ros, María del Mar; Prats, Mª JuliaCase E-162-EEntrepreneurship, Information Technologies, Innovation and ChangeWayra was founded as an independent company (100% owned by Telefónica) with the mission of detecting talent in young entrepreneurs, developing the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and, at the same time, attempting to transform corporate culture. If, up until this point, the Wayra team had sought perfection in its method of operation rather than being the exception, now that it was reporting directly to the CEO and the organization had its eyes on...Starting at €8.20
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Raleigh & Rosse: Measures to Motivate Exceptional Service
Simons, Robert L.; Mahoney, MichaelCase HBS-4353-ELeadership and People ManagementIn January 2010, U. S. luxury goods retailer Raleigh & Rosse is being sued by its employees for encouraging "off the clock" hours. At the center of the class action lawsuit is the famous Raleigh & Rosse performance measurement system previously thought to be the core of the retailer's success. The system uses a sales-per-hour model to reward salespeople for time well spent on the floor. However, in this industry, where strong customer service is ...Starting at €8.20
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Measures to Motivate Exceptional Service (Spanish version)
Simons, Robert L.; Mahoney, MichaelCase HBS-412S29Leadership and People ManagementIn January 2010, U. S. luxury goods retailer Raleigh & Rosse is being sued by its employees for encouraging "off the clock" hours. At the center of the class action lawsuit is the famous Raleigh & Rosse performance measurement system previously thought to be the core of the retailer's success. The system uses a sales-per-hour model to reward salespeople for time well spent on the floor. However, in this industry, where strong customer service is ...Starting at €8.20