CRJ Best Selling Cases

Case Research Journal: 35 Harvard Business School Publishing Best Sellers as of May 16, 2024

 ACCOUNTING

David G Hyatt.  “Arkansas Egg Company: Cracks in the Specialty Egg Market”.  NA0511, Jan 1, 2018.  8 p

 BUSINESS ETHICS

Samir K Barua, Mahendra R Gujarathi.  “Himachal Fertilizer Corporation (A): An Ethical Conundrum”   NA0409. Dec 1, 2015. 7 p and

SUPORTING CASE: “Himachal Fertilizer Corporation: An Ethical Conundrum (B)”.  NA0410 Dec 1, 2015   4 p

 ECONOMICS

Michael D. Jones.  “The ‘Most Hated CEO’ in America”.   By: NA0503, Sep 1, 2017.  10 p

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Laura C. Dunham. “Solome Tibebu: Evaluating Possible Business Models”. NA0552. Sep 1, 2018.  12 p

Robyn Linde, H. Richard Eisenbeis. “The Carlson Company and Global Corporate Citizenship: The Protection of Children in the Travel and Tourism Industry”   NA0131. Dec 1, 2011.  10 p

Charla Mathwick.” Validate or Pivot? Using Content Analysis to Assess Green Zebra’s Customer Value Proposition.”  NA0600, Jul, 2019. 19 p

Charla Mathwick. “Business Model Innovation at Wildfang”.    Jun 1, 2017.   12 p

John F. McVea, Daniel B. McLaughlin.  “Protégé Biomedical: Finding the Right Market for Medical Innovation”.  NA0641, Sep 30, 2020, 22 p

FINANCE

Olga Kandinskaia Zorbas Bakeries (Cyprus): An Option to Expand?   NA0585. Apr 1, 2019.  16 p

Janet Hamilton, Charla Mathwick. “Green Zebra: Grow Fast or Grow Slow?   NA0619. Jan 1, 2020.  22 p

Robert M. Patterson, Carol J Cumber.  “Bubble & Bee Organic: The Need for Pro Forma Financial Modeling”. NA0449, Sep 1, 2016.   15 p

John S. Strong.  “Murphy Stores: Capital Projects”. NA0520, Jan 1, 2018.  7 p

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Mary L. Shapiro.  “Katie Conboy: Leading Change at Simmons College” NA0452, Sep 1, 2016.  20 p

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Katherine E Breward, Colleen Sharen. “An Uncomfortable Encounter: Perceptions of Sexual Harassment”. NA0419. Sep 1, 2016.  9 p

Danielle J. Clark, Terry M. McGovern.  “YellowStarr Financial: Refocusing on Employee Engagement “ NA0684.  Mar 31, 2021.  8 p

Karen MacMillan, Stephen D. Risavy. “2G Robotics: Designing a Compensation Plan that Pays Off”.  NA0479. Jun 1, 2017   5 p

Juan M. Parra, Cindy P. Pinzon.  “The Selection Process in JC Premium Cars: No More Candidates? NA0633. Sep 30, 2020. 19 p

Grishma Shah, Srinivas R. Pingali, Angela Grotto. “Reviving the One Woman Campaign – Addressing a Clogged Leadership Pipeline”. NAO621. Jan 2020. 16 p.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Clinton Daniel, Janis L. Gogan.  “Fintech: Choosing a Cloud Services Provider”.  NA0473, Apr 1, 2017.  20 p

Denis Dennehy, Kieran Conboy, Janis L. Gogan.  “Going with the Flow: Agile Development at Dell”.  NA0690, Jul 1, 2021.  16 p

Howard E Goode, Janis L. Gogan. “Good Shepherd Pharmacy and RemediChain: Will this Blockchain Deliver Donated Drugs to Needy Patients?”   NA0613. Jan 1, 2020.   20 p

J. Skeete, Janis L. Gogan. “Can Machine Learning Fix This Coding Compliance Crisis?” NA0590. Apr 1, 2019. 23 p

MARKETING

Eric Dolansky, Bruce Miller.  “The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro”.   NA0493, Oct 10, 2017.  6 p

Eric Dolansky, Sabine Ruaud, Herve Didier.  BEWOOD – An Entrepreneur’s Pricing Question   NA0625. Sep 30, 2020.  15 p

Arnold Terech, Martha Rivera Pesquera, Guadalupe Torres. “Kid Zania: Spreading Fun Around the World. NAO548, Jun 2018. 24 p

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Lisa Eshbach, Nancy M. Levenburg. “Royal Beginnings Bridal and Formal: Buying for a Boutique”. NA0536, Apr 1, 2018 20 p

Nancy M. Levenburg, Brian Scalabrino. “Precision Steel Fabrication: An Equipment Purchase Decision”.  NA0101.Jan 1, 2005  17 p

Maryam Memar Zadeh. “Facebook’s Privacy Breach: Challenges of Managing an Information-Based Suply Chain Risk”. NA0577, Apr 1, 2019.   19 p

Scott M. Shafer, Charles Volk. “General Micro Electronics, Incorporated: Semiconductor Assembly Process”. NA0217, May 1, 2013.  15 p

 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Vijaya Narapareddy.  “Envirofit International: Cracking the BoP Market”   NA0306.Jan 12, 2015.  14 p

 STRATEGY

Sergio Canavati, Armand Gilinsky Jr., Jeffrey Young. “Russian River Brewing Company in 2016: Positioning Pliny the Younger Craft Beer for Growth”  NA0550. Jun 1, 2018.  15 p

Mahendra R Gujarathi, Samir K Barua.  “Wells Fargo: Setting the Stagecoach Thundering Again”.   NA0467, Jun 1, 2017.  25 p

Randall D. Harris.  “:Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance”.  NA0176. Nov 1, 2012.  22 p

Leonard R. Hostetter, Nita L. Paden.  “Wil’s Grill”.   NA0460, Sep 1, 2017. 8 p

Alfred Vernis, Lourdes Urriolagoitia.  “Veritas: The First “Real Food” Supermarket”.  NA0575, Jan 1, 2019.  20 p

Brooke Klassen. “Cracking the Code at Coconut Calendar”. NA0629, Mar 31, 2020.  18 p

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2020

1. Wil’s Grill by LR Hostetter and N Paden [Strategy, Entrepreneurship]
2. Fintech: Choosing a Cloud Services Provider by C Daniel and JL Gogan [Information Technology]
3. Business Model Innovation at Wildfang by Charla Mathwick [Marketing]
4. Himachal Fertilizer Corporation: An Ethical Conundrum by SK Barua and M R Gujarathi [Strategy, Corporate Governance]
5. Wells Fargo: Setting the Stagecoach Thundering Again by M. R. Gujarathii and SK Barua [Strategy, Leadership]
6. Artesanías de Colombia by Guillermo D’Andrea, Javier J. O. Silva, Emmanuel Raufflet, and Maricruz Prado [Strategy]
7. 2 G Robotics: Designing a compensation plan that pays off by Karen MacMillan and Stephen D. Risavy [Human Resources Management]
8. Russian River Brewing Company in 2016: Positioning Pliny the Younger craft beer for growth by Sergio Canavati, Armand Gilinsky, and Jeffrey Young [Strategy]
9. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by Randall D. Harris [Strategy]
10. NakedWines.com – Disrupting the Wine Industry? by Sandra K. Newton and Armand Gilinsky Jr. [Strategy]

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2019

1. Fintech: Choosing a Cloud Services Provider by C Daniel and JL Gogan [Information Technology]
2. Wil’s Grill by LR Hostetter and N Paden [Strategy, Entrepreneurship]
3. Business Model Innovation at Wildfang by Charla Mathwick [Marketing]
4. Himachal Fertilizer Corporation: An Ethical Conundrum by SK Barua and M R Gujarathi [Strategy, Corporate Governance]
5. Wells Fargo: Setting the Stagecoach Thundering Again by M. R. Gujarathii and SK Barua [Strategy, Leadership]
6. Konica Minolta Bus. Solutions by P Kothandaraman, W Paterson and W J. Healy [Marketing]
7. Average is Beautiful by Heidi M.J. Bertels and Michael S. Lehman [Entrepreneurship]
8. Balancing Stakeholder Interests and Corporate Values: A Cummins Strategic Decision by Erica Berte and Christine Vujovich [Strategy]
9. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by Randall D. Harris [Strategy]
10. The Midnight Journal Entry by A.T. Lawrence [Ethics]
11. This is Not What I saw on HDTV by Mary Dana Laird, James J. Zboja, and Jeffrey B. Paul [Marketing]
12. The New Year’s Eve Crisis     by William Naumes and Margaret J. Naumes [Entrepreneurship]

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2018

1. Business Model Innovation at Wildfang by Charla Mathwick [Marketing]
2. Himachal Fertilizer Corporation: An Ethical Conundrum by SK Barua and M R Gujarathi [Strategy, Corporate Governance]
3. Fintech: Choosing a Cloud Services Provider by C Daniel and JL Gogan [Information Technology]
4. Wil’s Grill by LR Hostetter and N Paden [Strategy, Entrepreneurship]
5. Balancing Stakeholder Interests and Corporate Values: A Cummins Strategic Decision by Erica Berte and Christine Vujovich [Strategy]
6. Facebook Folly at Northeast BMW (A) by Gabrielle R. Lopiano and Mary Anne Watson [Human Resource Management]
7. SK Barua [Strategy, Leadership]
8. The Midnight Journal Entry by A.T. Lawrence [Ethics]
9. Konica Minolta Bus. Solutions by P Kothandaraman, W Paterson and W J. Healy [Marketing]
10. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by Randall D. Harris [Strategy]
11. com – Disrupting the Wine Industry? by Sandra K. Newton and Armand Gilinsky Jr. [Strategy]
12. West Indies Yacht Club Resort: When Cultures Collide by Jeffrey Shay [Cross Cultural Management]
13. Senor Sisig: Hungry for Growth in the Food Truck Industry by Evan Kidera, Armand Gilinsky and Sally Baack [Strategy]
14. 401 Games by Eric Dolansky [Marketing]
15. Centurion Media: Doing the Right Thing by Carolyn Conn, A. Kay Guess, and Jonathan Hiatt [Ethics]

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2017

1. Centurion Media: Doing the Right Thing by Carolyn Conn, A. Kay Guess, and Jonathan Hiatt [Ethics]
2. 401 Games by Eric Dolansky [Marketing]
3. com – Disrupting the Wine Industry? by Sandra K. Newton and Armand Gilinsky Jr. [Strategy]
4. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by Randall D. Harris [Strategy]
5. Daktronics (D): Keen on Lean Manufacturing at Daktronics, Inc. by N. Levenburg [Operations Management]
6. Balancing Stakeholder Interests and Corporate Values: A Cummins Strategic Decision by Erica Berte and Christine Vujovich [Strategy]
7. The Midnight Journal Entry by A.T. Lawrence [Ethics]
8. By-the-Sea Biscuit Company: A Decision in New Venture Analysis by Sherry Finney [Marketing]
9. The Branding of Club Atlético de Madrid: Local or Global? By Jeffrey W. Overby [International Marketing]
10. Conflict at MRW: The New Employee’s Pregnancy by M. Marti.and A. Montalvo [Organizational Behavior / Human Resource Management]
11. Facebook Folly at Northeast BMW (A) by Gabrielle R. Lopiano and Mary Anne Watson [Human Resource Management]
12. Motor Trike: Building A Brand Community by John J. Cater, Brent D. Beal, Jim Tarter and Krist Swimberghe [Marketing]
13. Cowgirl Chocolates by John J. Lawrence, Linda J. Morris and Joe J. Geiger [Marketing / Entrepreneurship]
14. Sonata Software Ltd., India: Building Global Competitive Advantage through an International Joint Venture by Stephanie Hurt and Vijaya Narapareddy [Strategy]
15. Maria Gonzalez by Karen E. Boroff [Human Resource Management]

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2016

1. Sonata Software Ltd., India: Building Global Competitive Advantage through an International Joint Venture by Stephanie Hurt and Vijaya Narapareddy [Strategy]
2. Bright and Dedicated: What More Do You Want? by H. Richard Eisenbeis, Sue Hanks and Linda Shaw [Human Resource Management]
3. Motor Trike: Building A Brand Community by John J. Cater, Brent D. Beal, Jim Tarter and Krist Swimberghe [Marketing]
4. Centurion Media: Doing the Right Thing by C. Conn, A.K. Guess, and J. Hiatt [Ethics]
5. 401 Games by Eric Dolansky [Marketing]
6. Daktronics (E): Dividend Policy in 2010 by Cook, T. [Finance]
7. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by Randall D. Harris [Strategy]
8. Daktronics (D): Keen on Lean Manufacturing at Daktronics, Inc. by N. Levenburg [Operations Management]
9. Balancing Stakeholder Interests and Corporate Values: A Cummins Strategic Decision by Erica Berte and Christine Vujovich [Strategy]
10. The Midnight Journal Entry by A.T. Lawrence [Ethics]
11. The Pub: Survive, Thrive or Die? by G. Grandy, M.P. Gunther, A/ Couturier, B. Goldberg, I. MacLeod, and T. Steeves, T. [Strategy]
12. Radio Station WEAA: Leading in a Challenging Situation by Mary K. Foster [Organizational Behavior / Human Resource Management]
13. Litehouse Foods: The Glass Dilemma by John J. Lawrence, Anubha Mishra and Marie Pengilly [Marketing]
14. Starbright Jewelers by Karen E. Boroff and Samantha Lordi [Ethics / Human Resource Management]
15. CH2M Hill: Reinventing Organizational Careers by Karen L. Newman [Organizational Behavior / Human Resource Management]

Case Research Journal Best Selling Cases in 2015

1. Finale-Just Desserts by S.F. Sieloff & F. Lassak [Marketing]
2. Lehman Brothers: Crisis in Corporate Governance by R.D. Harris [Strategy]
3. The Midnight Journal Entry by A.T. Lawrence [Ethics]
4. Lockheed Martin’s Acquisition of NationScape, Inc. by S.A. White [Finance]
5. Centurion Media: Doing the Right Thing by Conn, C., Guess, A.K., & Hiatt, J. [Ethics]
6. Cooley Distillery: The Independent Spirit by Kennelly, J.J. [Strategy]
7. Daktronics (D): Keen on Lean Manufacturing at Daktronics, Inc. by N. Levenburg [Operations Management]
8. The Pub: Survive, Thrive or Die? by Grandy, G., Gunther, M.P., ; Couturier, A., Goldberg, B., MacLeod, I., Steeves, T. [Strategy]
9. Litehouse Foods: The Glass Dilemma by Lawrence, J.J., Mishra, A. & Pengilly, M. [Marketing]
10. Product Innovation at Aguas Danone by Silva, J., Zerboni, F., Chehtman, A., & Alonso, M. [Marketing]
11. Daktronics (E): Dividend Policy in 2010 by Cook, T. [Finance]
12. Conflict at MRW: The New Employee’s Pregnancy by Marti, M.& Montalvo, A. [Mgmt/OB/HR]
13. Disability Accommodations and Promotions at Bunco by Breward, K.E. [Ethics]
14. Caffebene: Master Brewer of Growth and Global Ambition by Choi, D.Y., Kiesner, F. & Byungoh, K. [Entrepreneurship]
15. Sula Vineyards by Lopez, R., Gilinsky, A., & Shah, J. [Strategy]
16. KaBloom Explodes on the Scene by Dumas, C., Hartstein, D., Kahn, B., Mana, J., Sergenian, G., & Vega, G. [Entrepreneurship]
17. New York Life Insurance Company by Michel, M. & Rovenpor, J.L. [Finance]
18. Radio Station WEAA: Leading in a Challenging Situation by Foster, M.K. [Mgmt/OB/HR]
19. CH2M Hill: Reinventing Organizational Careers by K.L. Newman [Mgmt/OB/HR]
20. Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Oil or Renewable: Which Type of Power Plant should we Build? by Clendenon, G., Thurston Jr., P.W., Zhao, F. & Kidwell, S.M. [Finance]