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Mount Everest - 1996
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Reference no. 9-303-061
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Bryant University); Gina M Carioggia (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 6 January 2003
Revision date: 14-Mar-2023
Length: 22 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Crisis management; Decision making and problem solving; Leading teams; Personal resilience
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Abstract

Describes the events that transpired during the May 1996, Mount Everest tragedy. Examines the flawed decisions that climbing teams made before and during the ascent.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1996.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
Nepal
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Mount Everest - 1996
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Reference no. 5-304-043
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Bryant University)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 14 August 2020
Revision date: 3-Sep-2020
Length: 32 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Mount Everest - 1996
Case
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Reference no. 9-305-P01
Portuguese language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Bryant University); Gina M Carioggia (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2006
Version: 6 January 2003
Revision date: 9-Apr-2019
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Crisis management; Decision making and problem solving; Leading teams; Personal resilience
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Mount Everest-1996
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Reference no. 9-308-S26
Spanish language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Harvard Business School); Gina M Carioggia (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2008
Version: 6 January 2003
Revision date: 10-Apr-2019
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Crisis management; Decision making and problem solving; Leading teams; Personal resilience
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Abstract

Describes the events that transpired during the May 1996, Mount Everest tragedy. Examines the flawed decisions that climbing teams made before and during the ascent.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1996.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
Nepal

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Thumbnail image for product with reference number 5-304-043
Mount Everest - 1996
Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-304-043
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Bryant University)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 14 August 2020
Revision date: 3-Sep-2020
Length: 32 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details
Thumbnail image for product with reference number 9-305-P01
Mount Everest - 1996
Case
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Reference no. 9-305-P01
Portuguese language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Bryant University); Gina M Carioggia (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2006
Version: 6 January 2003
Revision date: 9-Apr-2019
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Crisis management; Decision making and problem solving; Leading teams; Personal resilience
View full details
Thumbnail image for product with reference number 9-308-S26
Mount Everest-1996
Case
-
Reference no. 9-308-S26
Spanish language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Michael A Roberto (Harvard Business School); Gina M Carioggia (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2008
Version: 6 January 2003
Revision date: 10-Apr-2019
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Crisis management; Decision making and problem solving; Leading teams; Personal resilience
View full details
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