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- October 1971 (Revised September 1983)
- Case
Sturdivant Electric Corp.
By: Richard L. Nolan
A unit manager on a field computer installation job is faced with recurring conflict between a programmer and his immediate supervisor.
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Keywords:
Planning;
Rank and Position;
Problems and Challenges;
Conflict and Resolution;
Attitudes;
Jobs and Positions;
Management Teams;
Managerial Roles;
Public Relations Industry;
Computer Industry
Nolan, Richard L. "Sturdivant Electric Corp." Harvard Business School Case 172-123, October 1971. (Revised September 1983.)
- 03 Mar 2022
- News
Does Your Company Offer Fruitful Careers—or Dead-End Jobs?
- 25 May 2011
- HBS Case
QuikTrip’s Investment in Retail Employees Pays Off
Zeynep Ton goes behind the scenes to discover how the Tulsa, Oklahoma—based chain of convenience stores manages to outperform its competitors while maintaining a loyal workforce of over 10,000 employees. These workers enjoy above-average wages, View Details
- 19 Jan 2022
- Blog Post
From Retail to HBS: How I’m Building a Career Path at the Intersection of Arts, Culture, and Business
eventually. However, it wasn’t until a few years later that I seriously considered getting an MBA. I had achieved one of my dream jobs as a fashion buyer and was ready for a new challenge, but I wasn’t sure what that next step might be....
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- 11 Jul 2016
- Blog Post
Career Resources to Consider Before You Arrive at HBS
As you consider embarking on an MBA Program at HBS or elsewhere, it is important to become familiar with the resources that will be beneficial to a successful job search. Even before you get access to the plethora of resources available...
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- 10 May 2020
- Blog Post
Let’s Hear it For the Moms – The Incredible Balancing Act of Student Mothers
much more flexible schedule than any job I have ever had. I have found a family here within my section and a peer community through clubs like Crimson Parents and the MoMBAs. I am excited for you to meet these inspiring MoMBA women...
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- 10 Apr 2013
- News
The Happiest People Pursue the Most Difficult Problems
- 09 Apr 2020
- News
3 Major Coronavirus Challenges for Pay TV
- September 2023
- Article
The Changing Role of Managers
By: Letian Zhang
This study argues that the increase in middle management in recent decades was
accompanied by a major shift in managerial roles. Increased task complexity and a
new management philosophy have reduced the need for direct supervision but generated
a much greater...
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Zhang, Letian. "The Changing Role of Managers." American Journal of Sociology 129, no. 2 (September 2023): 439–484.
- 11 May 2012
- News
Charlotte's competitive muscle
- 01 Jun 2014
- News
How to Make Robots Seem Less Creepy
- February 1975 (Revised April 2002)
- Case
Elizabeth Best (A)
By: Wickham Skinner and Ardis Burst
New political appointee with years of volunteer experience takes over highly responsible job in state government and is met with bureaucratic resistance.
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Keywords:
Government Administration;
Organizational Structure;
Attitudes;
Groups and Teams;
Human Resources;
Jobs and Positions;
Prejudice and Bias;
Public Administration Industry
Skinner, Wickham, and Ardis Burst. "Elizabeth Best (A)." Harvard Business School Case 675-123, February 1975. (Revised April 2002.)
- 18 May 2021
- News
Launching a Career in the COVID Economy? Here Are 5 Tips.
- 17 Feb 2016
- Video
An MBA student helps young people figure out their 'why'
- 11 Apr 2017
- Blog Post
Why I Love My Job: Andrew Grochal on His Path to CarGurus
just hired our 450th employee. The growth has been pretty wild, and it’s been really exciting watching us take the US market by storm, launch additional products, and gain a real foothold in a couple of international markets. At the same time, we’ve done a pretty solid...
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Technology
- 07 Apr 2015
- News
As Employment Growth Slows, Where Are American Jobs?
- 04 Apr 2017
- Blog Post
Why I Love My Job: Jerry Murphy at The Davis Companies
Why I Love My Job is a series of interviews with HBS students and alumni on what drives their satisfaction at work. Current Position: Vice President - Investments, The Davis Companies Current Location: Boston, MA Describe your role at The...
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Real Estate