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Case
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Reference no. 9-493-001
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 10 September 1993
Length: 10 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

Two partners, Anne Salpryn and Tom Hilliard, successfully develop a creative software company. While Anne becomes more managerially oriented, Tom wants to remain a software project creator. The partnership becomes jeopardized as Tom''s personal life begins to fall apart and he is faced with sexual harassment charges at work. Anne seeks to buy him out. Examines the perils of partnership, man/woman business relationships, and the tensions posed by creativity and organization.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
Start-up, 78 employees
Other setting(s):
1991

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Abstract

Two partners, Anne Salpryn and Tom Hilliard, successfully develop a creative software company. While Anne becomes more managerially oriented, Tom wants to remain a software project creator. The partnership becomes jeopardized as Tom''s personal life begins to fall apart and he is faced with sexual harassment charges at work. Anne seeks to buy him out. Examines the perils of partnership, man/woman business relationships, and the tensions posed by creativity and organization.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Start-up, 78 employees
Other setting(s):
1991

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