Cases

Managing NATO's Nuclear Business: The December 1979 Decision (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1984

This case chronicles the series of events that led the United States and its NATO allies to decide, in December 1979, to deploy new nuclear missiles in Western Europe that were capable of striking the Soviet Union. Part A provides background on...

Governor's Affirmative Action Program

Publication Date: January 01, 1984

This hypothetical case outlines the efforts of state government officials to fulfill their new governor's pledge to implement an aggressive affirmative action hiring campaign. The case briefly reviews the statistics on minority representation in...

Bromides for Public Managers

Publication Date: January 01, 1984

This note is an essay on the unique problems and possibilities of public management. The author outlines the differences between managing in the public and private sectors and details the particular constraints public managers face. The essay...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (C: Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms—especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (Abridged: Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms—especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (C)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms—especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (Abridged)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms—especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although...

Business Lobbying in the Bay State: The Massachusetts High Technology Council (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

This case traces the establishment of the Massachusetts High Technology Council (MHTC). In 1977, a handful of chief executive officers of relatively small high-tech companies formed an independent lobbying group in response to their perception...

Business Lobbying in the Bay State: The Massachusetts High Technology Council

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

This case traces the establishment of the Massachusetts High Technology Council (MHTC). In 1977, a handful of chief executive officers of relatively small high-tech companies formed an independent lobbying group in response to their perception...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (B)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms--especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although three...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (A) (Sequel)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms--especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although three...

Governor Bob Graham and the Improvement of Florida's Education System (A)

Publication Date: January 01, 1983

In late June 1983, Gov. Bob Graham faced a tough choice. He had threatened to veto any budget legislation that did not provide new taxes to fund educational reforms--especially salary raises for teachers (a campaign promise). But although three...