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Case
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Reference no. 9-385-252
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jose-Carlos Jarillo Mossi (Harvard Business School); Hamish Stevenson (Oxford Said Business School Limited)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1985
Version: 13 November 1990
Length: 22 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Computer industry; Crisis management; Entrepreneurship; Growth management; Organizational development; Profitability; Software
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Abstract

Describes the problems faced by a company that has experienced remarkable growth, but growth which is below projections. The management must evaluate the company''s position in the turbulent software industry. The two partners must then decide whether to cut back to obtain more quick profitability or else to continue on a growth plan which can either lead to dominance or bankruptcy. The cash requirements will require outside funding.
Location:
Boston, MA
Industry:
Software
Size:
Small, USD15 million sales
Other setting(s):
1985
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-389-075
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Michael J Roberts (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1988
Version: 5 January 1989
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

Describes the problems faced by a company that has experienced remarkable growth, but growth which is below projections. The management must evaluate the company''s position in the turbulent software industry. The two partners must then decide whether to cut back to obtain more quick profitability or else to continue on a growth plan which can either lead to dominance or bankruptcy. The cash requirements will require outside funding.

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Location:
Boston, MA
Industry:
Software
Size:
Small, USD15 million sales
Other setting(s):
1985

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-389-075
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Michael J Roberts (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1988
Version: 5 January 1989
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details