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Reference no. 9-496-023
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Jay W Lorsch (Harvard Business School); John J Gabarro (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1995
Version: 30 September 2021
Revision date: 30-Apr-2024
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Business growth; Cross-functional management; Delegating; Management styles
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Abstract

Describes the situation facing the head of a rapidly growing industry- focused group within a consulting company. Highlights the dilemmas of being a 'producing manager' (ie, a professional who has both individual production as well as management responsibilities). Issues raised include: delegation, developing subordinates, developing an agenda, and building an organization.
Location:
Massachusetts
Industry:
Business consulting services
Size:
USD85 million revenues
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Reference no. 9-403-S16
Spanish language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Jay W Lorsch (Harvard Business School); John J Gabarro (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 16 October 1996
Revision date: 9-May-2019
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Leadership; Managing professionals; Business growth; Delegation
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Reference no. 9-908-415
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Thomas J DeLong (Harvard Business School); John J Gabarro (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2008
Version: 20 May 2008
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Topics: Management styles; Managing employees
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Abstract

Describes the situation facing the head of a rapidly growing industry- focused group within a consulting company. Highlights the dilemmas of being a 'producing manager' (ie, a professional who has both individual production as well as management responsibilities). Issues raised include: delegation, developing subordinates, developing an agenda, and building an organization.

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Location:
Massachusetts
Industry:
Business consulting services
Size:
USD85 million revenues

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Compact case
Case
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Reference no. 9-403-S16
Spanish language
Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Authors: Jay W Lorsch (Harvard Business School); John J Gabarro (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 16 October 1996
Revision date: 9-May-2019
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Leadership; Managing professionals; Business growth; Delegation
View full details
Note
-
Reference no. 9-908-415
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Thomas J DeLong (Harvard Business School); John J Gabarro (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2008
Version: 20 May 2008
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Topics: Management styles; Managing employees
View full details
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