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Reference no. 9-192-142
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 11 January 2000
Length: 2 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Management; Strategic planning; Managing conflicts; Organizational structure and design; Information systems
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Abstract

Describes internal allocation conflicts in a complex global company structured as a matrix organization. ABB Switzerland has secured and will build an important power station project; however, internal market allocation policies dictate that this work be handled by ABB Sweden. Transfer pricing issues are described. The president of ABB Switzerland must decide whether or not to escalate the conflict up to superiors for resolution.
Locations:
Switzerland; Sweden
Industry:
Electric power
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-198-054
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School); Antonio Davila (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 1998
Length: 13 pages
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Reference no. 9-192-140
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 3 January 2000
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Growth; Financial statements; Management; Control systems; Planning; Technology; Matrix organization; Design; Business growth; Information systems
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Compact case
Supplement
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Reference no. 9-116-S08
Spanish language
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 11 January 2000
Revision date: 9-May-2019
Length: 3 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Management; Control systems; Planning; Matrix organization; Information systems
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Abstract

Describes internal allocation conflicts in a complex global company structured as a matrix organization. ABB Switzerland has secured and will build an important power station project; however, internal market allocation policies dictate that this work be handled by ABB Sweden. Transfer pricing issues are described. The president of ABB Switzerland must decide whether or not to escalate the conflict up to superiors for resolution.

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Locations:
Switzerland; Sweden
Industry:
Electric power

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-198-054
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School); Antonio Davila (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 1998
Length: 13 pages
View full details
Case
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Reference no. 9-192-140
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 3 January 2000
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Growth; Financial statements; Management; Control systems; Planning; Technology; Matrix organization; Design; Business growth; Information systems
View full details
Compact case
Supplement
-
Reference no. 9-116-S08
Spanish language
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Robert L Simons (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 11 January 2000
Revision date: 9-May-2019
Length: 3 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Management; Control systems; Planning; Matrix organization; Information systems
View full details