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When Should a Process Be Art, Not Science? (Spanish version)
Hall, Joseph M.; Johnson, M. EricArticle HBS-R0903DService and Operations ManagementWhat new technologies can make a science of art? Do my customers value variation? How do the costs and opportunities of art and science stack up? Art and science both have important roles to play in business processes. They need not be at odds but must be carefully harmonized.Starting at €8.20
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Just in Time for the Holidays (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
McNulty, Eric; Johnson, M. Eric; Brandstatter, Horst; Hausman, Warren H.; Omrod, AnneArticle HBS-R0512A-EService and Operations ManagementIt's the busiest time of year for North Pole Workshops. Production is in high gear, and the elves are on overtime in the sprint toward Christmas. But an unexpected spike in demand for one toy may leave children around the world disappointed on Christmas morning, whether they've been naughty or nice. At the same time, another toy's popularity threatens to plummet, leaving Santa and his elves faced with the prospect of millions of unloved plaything...Starting at €8.20
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¿Hacia dónde va la globalización? Revisa tu estrategia
Ghemawat, Pankaj; Rosenberg, Mike; Reiche, SebastianDossier DOS-35Leadership and People Management, Service and Operations Management, StrategyNo te dejes llevar por corrientes pasajeras. Los consejos de los profesores del IESE te ayudarán a permanecer con los pies en la tierra.Starting at €15.00
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When Should a Process Be Art, Not Science
Hall, Joseph M.; Johnson, M. EricArticle HBS-R0903D-EService and Operations ManagementThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. Managers have gone overboard with process standardization. Many processes - such as leadership training or auditing - are more art than science. Imposing rigid rules on them squashes innovation, reduces accountability, and harms performance. Tuck professors Hall an...Starting at €8.20
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Globalization Backlash: How to Stay Grounded
Ghemawat, Pankaj; Rosenberg, Mike; Reiche, SebastianDossier DOS-35-ELeadership and People Management, Service and Operations Management, StrategyDon’t get carried away by the uncertainty and anger. IESE experts offer practical advice, rooted in reality.Starting at €15.00