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- 24 Dec 2019
- News
Following the 737 Max scandal, Boeing finally has a new CEO.
- 06 Nov 2019
- News
Google Buys Fitbit, and Twitter Bans Political Ads
- 31 May 2019
- News
ABA Annual Membership Meeting: Opportunities, Challenges Lie Ahead
- 02 Jun 2022
- News
Coming Corporate Criminal Liability for ESG Initiatives
- 23 Sep 2020
- News
Harvard Business School Launches Action Plan for Racial Equity
- October 2009 (Revised February 2010)
- Case
Wiwa v. Royal Dutch/Shell
By: Lynn S. Paine and Lara Adamsons
On the eve of trial, and after nearly 14 years of pre-trial litigation, the parties in Wiwa v. Royal Dutch/Shell jointly announced that the four U.S. lawsuits stemming from the execution of the Ogoni Nine in 1995 had been settled.
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Keywords:
Crime and Corruption;
Multinational Firms and Management;
Corporate Accountability;
Lawsuits and Litigation;
Nigeria;
United States
Paine, Lynn S., and Lara Adamsons. "Wiwa v. Royal Dutch/Shell." Harvard Business School Case 310-038, October 2009. (Revised February 2010.)
- 15 Feb 2020
- News
Hedge fund fuels ‘concerns for our friends at Evergy’
- April 2021
- Case
JPMorgan Chase's Path Forward
By: Joseph L. Bower, Nien-hê Hsieh and Michael Norris
In 2020, JPMorgan Chase announced a $30 billion Commitment to Advance Racial Equity. The Commitment included investments in housing, small businesses, and financial literacy across the U.S., and diversity, equity, and inclusion within the bank. It was part of a broader...
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Keywords:
Racial Wealth Gap;
Diversity;
Race;
Financial Institutions;
Banks and Banking;
Leading Change;
Banking Industry;
New York (city, NY);
Chicago
Bower, Joseph L., Nien-hê Hsieh, and Michael Norris. "JPMorgan Chase's Path Forward." Harvard Business School Case 921-301, April 2021.
- April 2016
- Teaching Note
Flipkart: Transitioning to a Marketplace Model
By: Sunil Gupta and Das Narayandas
In 2015, Sachin and Binny Bansal, co-founders of India's largest e-tailer, Flipkart, announced that the company would switch to a marketplace model and move its logistics arm into a separate company. At the time of the announcement, Snapdeal already claimed to be...
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- November 2002 (Revised March 2007)
- Case
Keane's Acquisition of Metro Information Services (A)
By: Francisco de Asis Martinez-Jerez
On August 21, 2001, Keane, Inc. announced the acquisition of Metro Information Services, Inc. This case analyzes the challenges facing firms and examines transactions whose major source of value creation hinges on intangible assets (e.g., people or knowledge).
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Keywords:
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Value Creation;
Goodwill Accounting;
Problems and Challenges;
Information Technology Industry;
Consulting Industry
Martinez-Jerez, Francisco de Asis. "Keane's Acquisition of Metro Information Services (A)." Harvard Business School Case 103-042, November 2002. (Revised March 2007.)
- 01 Aug 2017
- News
Dos and don'ts for your first 10 days on the job
- November 1990 (Revised June 2004)
- Case
McDonald's and the Environment
McDonald's decides to withdraw its polystyrene plastic packaging for sandwiches and hamburgers after years of defending itself against environmental critics. The decision occurs in the midst of a six-month Joint Task Force study, with the nonprofit Environmental...
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Keywords:
Announcements;
Change Management;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Environmental Sustainability;
Retail Industry;
Food and Beverage Industry;
United States
Livesey, Sharon M. "McDonald's and the Environment." Harvard Business School Case 391-108, November 1990. (Revised June 2004.)
- June 2016
- Supplement
Supply Chain Finance at Procter & Gamble Spreadsheet Supplement
By: Benjamin C. Esty, Scott Mayfield and David Lane
In April 2013, Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world’s largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, announced that it would extend its payment terms to suppliers by 30 days. At the same time, P&G announced a new supply chain financing (SCF) program giving suppliers the...
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Keywords:
Working Capital;
Supply Chain Finance;
Corporate Treasury;
Consumer Packaged Goods;
Value Creation;
Supply Chain;
Supplier Relationships;
Banking;
Liquidity;
Accounts Payable;
Accrual Accounting;
Financial Reporting;
Cash Flow;
Cost Management;
Banks and Banking;
Financial Strategy;
Multinational Firms and Management;
Supply Chain Management;
United States;
Brazil
- 29 Nov 2021
- News
HBS Appoints Elizabeth Clark Chief Information Officer
- September 2019 (Revised September 2019)
- Case
Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World
By: John R. Wells, Carole A. Winkler and Benjamin Weinstock
In August 2019, Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, was surrounded by controversy. The first major storm of protest followed the surprise election of Donald Trump as President of the United States on November 8, 2016; many put the blame at the door of fake...
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Keywords:
Facebook;
Fake News;
Mark Zuckerberg;
Donald Trump;
Algorithms;
Social Networks;
Partisanship;
Social Media;
App Development;
Instagram;
WhatsApp;
Smartphone;
Silicon Valley;
Office Space;
Digital Strategy;
Democracy;
Entry Barriers;
Online Platforms;
Controversy;
Tencent;
Agility;
Social Networking;
Gaming;
Gaming Industry;
Computer Games;
Mobile Gaming;
Messaging;
Monetization Strategy;
Advertising;
Digital Marketing;
Business Ventures;
Acquisition;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Business Headquarters;
Business Organization;
For-Profit Firms;
Trends;
Communication;
Communication Technology;
Forms of Communication;
Interactive Communication;
Interpersonal Communication;
Talent and Talent Management;
Crime and Corruption;
Voting;
Demographics;
Entertainment;
Games, Gaming, and Gambling;
Moral Sensibility;
Values and Beliefs;
Initial Public Offering;
Profit;
Revenue;
Geography;
Geographic Location;
Global Range;
Local Range;
Country;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Globalized Firms and Management;
Globalized Markets and Industries;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
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Business History;
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Information Management;
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Human Capital;
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Leadership Development;
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Business or Company Management;
Crisis Management;
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Growth and Development Strategy;
Growth Management;
Management Practices and Processes;
Management Style;
Management Systems;
Management Teams;
Managerial Roles;
Marketing Channels;
Social Marketing;
Network Effects;
Market Entry and Exit;
Digital Platforms;
Marketplace Matching;
Industry Growth;
Industry Structures;
Monopoly;
Media;
Product Development;
Service Delivery;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Mission and Purpose;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
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Problems and Challenges;
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Opportunities;
Behavior;
Emotions;
Identity;
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Prejudice and Bias;
Reputation;
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Culture;
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Social Issues;
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Strategy;
Adaptation;
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Competition;
Competitive Advantage;
Competitive Strategy;
Corporate Strategy;
Customization and Personalization;
Diversification;
Expansion;
Horizontal Integration;
Segmentation;
Information Technology;
Internet and the Web;
Mobile and Wireless Technology;
Applications and Software;
Information Infrastructure;
Valuation;
Advertising Industry;
Communications Industry;
Entertainment and Recreation Industry;
Information Industry;
Information Technology Industry;
Journalism and News Industry;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
Service Industry;
Technology Industry;
Telecommunications Industry;
Video Game Industry;
United States;
California;
Sunnyvale;
Russia
Wells, John R., Carole A. Winkler, and Benjamin Weinstock. "Facebook Fake News in the Post-Truth World." Harvard Business School Case 720-373, September 2019. (Revised September 2019.)
- November 2019 (Revised June 2020)
- Case
Shiseido Acquires Drunk Elephant
By: Jill Avery
On October 7, 2019, the Shiseido Group announced that it would acquire clean skincare brand Drunk Elephant for $845 million, a valuation of 8.5 times sales. Did Shiseido pay too much or too little for this brand asset? How much was the Drunk Elephant brand worth and...
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Keywords:
Personal Care;
Startup;
Brand Equity;
Brand Valuation;
Brand Value;
Brand Storytelling;
Brand Management;
Brands and Branding;
Valuation;
Marketing;
Marketing Strategy;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Entrepreneurship;
Business Startups;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
United States;
Japan
Avery, Jill. "Shiseido Acquires Drunk Elephant." Harvard Business School Case 520-052, November 2019. (Revised June 2020.)
- October 2019
- Supplement
Impax Laboratories: Executing Accretive Transactions (A)
By: Benjamin C. Esty and Daniel Fisher
Impax Laboratories was a technology-based pharmaceutical company that used a “dual platform” strategy to sell both generic and branded treatments. While Impax had grown organically for most of its history, it was beginning to use major acquisitions for growth. In the...
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- October 2019
- Case
Impax Laboratories: Executing Accretive Acquisitions (A)
By: Benjamin C. Esty and Daniel Fisher
Impax Laboratories was a technology-based pharmaceutical company that used a “dual platform” strategy to sell both generic and branded treatments. While Impax had grown organically for most of its history, it was beginning to use major acquisitions for growth. In the...
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Keywords:
Financial Reporting;
Financial Statements;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Capital Structure;
Competition;
Competitive Advantage;
Corporate Strategy;
Pharmaceutical Industry;
United States
Esty, Benjamin C., and Daniel Fisher. "Impax Laboratories: Executing Accretive Acquisitions (A)." Harvard Business School Case 220-030, October 2019.