Publications
Publications
- October 1981 (Revised April 1984)
- HBS Case Collection
H.J. Heinz Co.: The Administration of Policy (B)
Abstract
Summarizes the investigation conducted by outside legal and accounting firms under the Heinz audit committee. Improper practices were found at three of the five Heinz domestic divisions and at a number of foreign operations. Presents restated financial data for the period, filed by Heinz with the SEC. Summarizes the committee's assessment of contributing factors and its conclusions.
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Citation
Goodpaster, Kenneth E. "H.J. Heinz Co.: The Administration of Policy (B)." Harvard Business School Case 382-035, October 1981. (Revised April 1984.)