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- September 1990 (Revised June 1994)
- Supplement
Procter & Gamble Japan (D)
1990 update of the P&G Japanese business.
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Yoshino, Michael Y. "Procter & Gamble Japan (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 391-054, September 1990. (Revised June 1994.)
- September 1990 (Revised November 1991)
- Supplement
Procter & Gamble Japan (C)
Updates the (A) case. The issues facing P&G were two-fold. 1) General manager, Japan--how to keep both the business and organization growing; 2) President, international--what role should the Japanese operation play in the P&G worldwide business?
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Business Offices;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Globalization;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Organizations;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Japan
Yoshino, Michael Y. "Procter & Gamble Japan (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 391-005, September 1990. (Revised November 1991.)
- 04 Sep 2001
- Lessons from the Classroom
Getting Back on Course
executive at Nickelodeon, the children's TV channel, who successfully managed her career while coping with a high-risk pregnancy. The other was Estée Lauder, founder of the cosmetics empire that bears her name. While the traditional HBS...
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by Martha Lagace
- March 2021 (Revised January 2022)
- Case
Revlon: Surviving Covid-19
By: Kristin Mugford and Sarah Gulick
In October 2020, Revlon faced a crossroads. While it had been struggling with high levels of debt before COVID-19, the pandemic had caused it to go further into debt. Unlike other financial crises, many consumers had stopped buying skincare or cosmetics, and sales of...
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Keywords:
COVID-19 Pandemic;
Leveraged Buyouts;
Insolvency and Bankruptcy;
Financial Liquidity;
Bonds;
Corporate Finance;
Borrowing and Debt;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
United States
Mugford, Kristin, and Sarah Gulick. "Revlon: Surviving Covid-19." Harvard Business School Case 221-084, March 2021. (Revised January 2022.)
- April 2008
- Teaching Note
Dove: Evolution of a Brand (TN)
By: John A. Deighton
Teaching Note for [508-047].
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- October 1974 (Revised June 1981)
- Case
Clairol, Inc.: Appliance Division
Shapiro, Benson P. "Clairol, Inc.: Appliance Division." Harvard Business School Case 575-043, October 1974. (Revised June 1981.)
- 25 Mar 2014
- First Look
First Look: March 25
Grupo Beta San Miguel In November 2013, Dr. Jose Pinto, head of Grupo Beta San Miguel (BSM), Mexico's largest private sugar producer, is weighing the future prospects of the Mexican sugar industry as he considers whether BSM should bid on...
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Sean Silverthorne
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (A)
Fruhan, William E., Jr. "American Distilling Co. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 281-008, July 1981. (Revised December 1984.)
- 15 May 2012
- First Look
First Look: May 15
and elaborate on their normative implications. Audit Quality and Auditor Reputation: Evidence from Japan Authors:Douglas J. Skinner and Suraj Srinivasan Publication:The Accounting Review (forthcoming) Abstract We study events surrounding ChuoAoyama's failed audit of...
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Carmen Nobel
- July 1981 (Revised December 1984)
- Case
American Distilling Co. (B)
Fruhan, William E., Jr. "American Distilling Co. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 281-009, July 1981. (Revised December 1984.)
- 01 May 2007
- First Look
First Look: May 1, 2007
possibility that the effects of FDI differ by sector. Second, we differentiate FDI based on objective qualitative industry characteristics including the average skill intensity and reliance on external capital. Third, we use a new dataset...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Feb 2012
- First Look
First Look: Feb. 21
corporate archives to explore the fine details of how firms actually operated. It also includes work by those who have been influenced by evolutionary, transaction cost, and resource-based theories of the firm. The book will be an essential source of reference for...
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Sean Silverthorne
- 2018
- Working Paper
Sustainability and Green Business in Latin America During Globalization Waves
By: Geoffrey Jones
This working paper examines the impact of modern business enterprise on the natural environment of Latin America during the globalization waves between the 19th century and the present day. It argues that although global capitalism created much wealth for the region,...
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Keywords:
Globalization;
Natural Environment;
Outcome or Result;
Business History;
Pollutants;
Environmental Sustainability;
Green Technology Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Tourism Industry;
Latin America
Jones, Geoffrey. "Sustainability and Green Business in Latin America During Globalization Waves." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 19-009, August 2018.
- Research Summary
Overview
Professor Jones researches the history and impact of global firms. In recent years he has prublished extensively on the ecological and social responsibility of business leaders. He has a strong interest in the business history of emerging markets. He founded and...
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Keywords:
Entrepreneurship;
Ethics;
Globalization;
Government and Politics;
History;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Africa;
Asia;
Europe;
Latin America;
Middle East;
North and Central America;
Oceania
- 10 Jan 2005
- Research & Ideas
Motivation and the Cross-Sector Alliance
government blames the industrial sector, thus holding manufacturers responsible. The upcoming period of legislative meetings will tackle the new law on containers and packages. There are several proposals, and the last version I have...
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- May 2011
- Article
Underdog Branding: Why Underdogs Win in Recessions
By: Neeru Paharia, Anat Keinan and Jill Avery
Underdog stories about overcoming great odds through passion and determination are particularly resonant during difficult times as they inspire us and give us hope when the outlook we face is bleak. They promise that success is still possible, a much needed message in...
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Keywords:
Marketing;
Brand Building;
Brand Management;
Brand Positioning;
Competitive Positioning;
Brands and Branding;
Economics;
Marketing Communications;
Marketing Strategy;
Advertising Campaigns;
Advertising Industry;
Advertising Industry;
Advertising Industry;
Advertising Industry;
Advertising Industry;
Advertising Industry
Paharia, Neeru, Anat Keinan, and Jill Avery. "Underdog Branding: Why Underdogs Win in Recessions." European Business Review (May 2011): 53–56. (Invited Article.)
- 2013
- Working Paper
Debating the Responsibility of Capitalism in Historical and Global Perspective
By: Geoffrey Jones
This working paper examines the evolution of concepts of the responsibility of business in a historical and global perspective. It shows that from the nineteenth century American, European, Japanese, Indian and other business leaders discussed the responsibilities of...
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Keywords:
Rachel Carson;
Sustainability;
Local Food;
Operations Management;
Supply Chain;
Business And Society;
Business Ethics;
Business History;
Corporate Philanthropy;
Corporate Social Responsibility;
Corporate Social Responsibility And Impact;
Environmentalism;
Environmental Entrepreneurship;
Environmental And Social Sustainability;
Ethics;
Globalization;
History;
Religion;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Consumer Products Industry;
Asia;
Europe;
Latin America;
Middle East;
North and Central America;
Africa
Jones, Geoffrey. "Debating the Responsibility of Capitalism in Historical and Global Perspective." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 14-004, July 2013.
- 01 Apr 1998
- News
World Class Learning
'96), was recently promoted to director of National Accounts with L'Oreal in Spain. "Prior to my MBA studies," says Baeza, a Swiss native, "I had been working in Switzerland for Nivea for four years as a group product manager in the marketing field. I liked working in...
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Eileen K. McCluskey
- Teaching Interest
Overview
The Business of Aesthetics is a new course for second-year students who are considering careers in sectors and companies whose long-term financial value is built on their ability to deliver aesthetic value. Such companies are rewarded not only for eliciting a high...
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- 12 Apr 2010
- Research & Ideas
One Report: Better Strategy through Integrated Reporting
electronics company Philips; the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk; the Brazilian cosmetics company Natura; and the U.S.-based technology and aerospace company United Technologies all come to mind. All have done a very good job...
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by Martha Lagace