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What is the title of the article by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras?
Building Your Company’s Vision
Who wrote the article 'Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity'?
DAVID A. THOMAS AND ROBIN J. ELY
What is the focus of the article 'Breaking the Functional Mind-Set in Process Organizations'?
Breaking the functional mind-set in process organizations
Which authors wrote 'A Strategic Approach to Managing Product Recalls'?
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Who are the authors of the article 'Breaking Compromises, Breakaway Growth'?
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What is the focus of the HBR Case Study 'The Pitfalls of Parenting Mature Companies'?
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What is the reason that companies like Hewlett-Packard, 3M, and Johnson & Johnson achieved superior long-term performance?
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How did 3M refocus in 1996?
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What factor did the companies studied in 'Built to Last' outperform the general stock market by since 1925?
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What does the rare ability to manage continuity and change require, according to the text?
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Where is James C. Collins based?
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What is Jerry I. Porras' position at Stanford University?
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What are the names of some of the companies mentioned in the text that achieved enduring success?
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What is the focus of the vision that truly great companies understand, according to the text?
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Where does Jerry I. Porras direct the Executive Program in Leading and Managing Change?
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What does the ability to develop a vision require, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Article and Authors
- The article by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras is titled "Built to Last".
- The article 'Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity' was written by David A. Thomas and Robin J. Ely.
- The article 'Breaking the Functional Mind-Set in Process Organizations' focuses on managing process-oriented organizations.
- The article 'A Strategic Approach to Managing Product Recalls' was written by Das Narayandas and V. Gaur.
- The article 'Breaking Compromises, Breakaway Growth' was written by Roger L. Martin.
Company Performance
- Companies like Hewlett-Packard, 3M, and Johnson & Johnson achieved superior long-term performance due to their ability to manage continuity and change.
- 3M refocused in 1996 by introducing a new strategy to drive growth.
- The companies studied in 'Built to Last' outperformed the general stock market by 15 times since 1925.
Vision and Change
- The rare ability to manage continuity and change requires being able to preserve the core values and purpose of the organization while stimulating progress and adaptation.
- Truly great companies understand a vision that encompasses a deep sense of purpose and a mission that is beyond just making a profit.
- The ability to develop a vision requires a deep understanding of the organization's purpose and values.
Authors and Affiliations
- James C. Collins is based in Boulder, Colorado.
- Jerry I. Porras is a professor at Stanford University.
- Jerry I. Porras directs the Executive Program in Leading and Managing Change at Stanford University.
Successful Companies
- Some of the companies mentioned in the text that achieved enduring success include Hewlett-Packard, 3M, and Johnson & Johnson.
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Test your knowledge on the articles 'Building Your Company’s Vision', 'Making Differences Matter', 'Breaking the Functional Mind-Set', and 'A Strategy for Managing Diversity', featured in the Harvard Business Review.
