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Why Is the Universe Against Me? (A)
Behfar, Kristin J.; Bodily, Jolene H.Case DARDEN-OB-1069Leadership and People ManagementHasn’t everyone at some point felt as if the universe was conspiring against his or her success? This case narrative tracks the story of Emmett Taylor, an operations manager for a bottling company, as a snow and ice storm bears down on his southeastern U.S. plant. Taylor is already plagued by stress caused by all facets of his life—family, work, and personal health—and this storm is no exception. The story offers an opportunity to discuss time, e...Starting at €8.20
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Anne Riley: Laid Off (Spanish Version)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-616S16Leadership and People ManagementEste caso describe la experiencia de Anne Riley, analista de capital privado de 28 años, que fue despedido en 2008. El caso explora las emociones que siente en todo el proceso y cómo se manejó la experiencia.Starting at €8.20
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Differences at Work: Alex (A) (Spanish version)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408S50Leadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Alex (A), HBS Case No. 9-408-011 Alex has been asked an inappropriate question by the interviewer at an interview for his dream job. How will Alex handle the situation? Should he accept the position is offered?Starting at €8.20
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Managing the Layoff Process: The United States
Sucher, Sandra J.Case HBS-612067-ELeadership and People ManagementThis note is an overview of the context for managing layoffs in the United States. It describes the legal responsibilities of managers in conducting layoffs, recent unemployment trends, and the financial, health, training, job placement and other benefits that laid-off employees can expect to receive.Starting at €8.20
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Managing the Layoff Process: India
Sucher, Sandra J.Case HBS-612068-ELeadership and People ManagementThis note is an overview of the context for managing layoffs in India. It describes the legal responsibilities of managers in conducting layoffs, recent unemployment trends, and the financial, health, training, job placement and other benefits that laid-off employees can expect to receive.Starting at €8.20
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Differences at Work: Alex (B)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408042-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Alex (B) HBS Case No. 9-408-042 turns to his uncle, an employment lawyer, to discuss the situation. After receiving a matching offer from his current firm, Alex decides to stay with his firm but concedes that he did not have to make any hard ethical decisions. He wonders what he would have done if he had not received the matching offer.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Ben (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408044-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Ben (C) 9-408-044 Ben shares the remark with his bosses who let Ben decide whether to report the incident to Human Resources. He decides not to, but several years later he still regrets his inaction.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Emily (B)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408046-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Emily (B) HBS Case No. 9-408-046 Emily considers whether to file a formal complaint with her Human Resources department about the emails but ultimately decides to confront the culprits herself, beginning by sending an email to one of her colleagues. He immediately apologizes.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Emily (C)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408047-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Emily (C) HBS Case No. 9-408-047 describes how the original email author apologizes to her acknowledging that his behavior was extremely inappropriate. While Emily accepts the apology, she still forwards the email on to her boss with a note saying that she felt after reading the email that she could not remain quiet. Her boss never responds. Later, after Emily has left the firm, she asks her boss about his inaction.Starting at €5.74
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Differences at Work: Martin (B)
Sucher, Sandra J.; Gordon, RachelCase HBS-408052-ELeadership and People ManagementIn Differences at Work: Martin (B) HBS Case No. 408052 Martin leaves the firm partially because of the incident but he does not tell his firm the reason for his departure.Starting at €5.74