Publications
Publications
- January 1996
- HBS Case Collection
Managing Xerox's Multinational Development Center (Abridged)
Abstract
Describes a manager's role in developing a staff group responsible for enhancing the efficiency of Xerox's worldwide logistics and inventory management systems. Illustrates a range of management strategies for upward and lateral influence in a complex organizational context, as well as the use of a number of innovative human resource management techniques. If used with John A. Clendenin it allows for the discussion of career development issues.
Keywords
Multinational Firms and Management; Personal Development and Career; Consumer Products Industry; Technology Industry
Citation
Ibarra, Herminia M. "Managing Xerox's Multinational Development Center (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 496-047, January 1996.