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When Does the Buck Stop?

Harvard Business Review

Or to put it another way: every CEO says that the buck stops with them. And if it should stop with the CEO, just when should it stop? Weldon is CEO of Johnson&Johnson (J&J), which firmly established itself as one of the world's most trusted companies following the famous Tylenol scare in the 1980s. Weldon did take action.

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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

But for most rising executives, leading successfully in global markets is easier said than done. She described some of the common traps that new leaders working in overseas markets can fall into: The Mirror Trap. In essence, Nestle Japan acted like a local provider in a local market.

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Case Study: How to Integrate an Acquired Brand

Harvard Business Review

Henry Beyer walked up to a Mini Cooper in the city parking lot across the street from his office in downtown Houston. Tony, the chief marketing officer, had suggested taking a drive so that they could talk about the integration of Beacon''s latest acquisition, VillageCar. Mark Lewis was the CEO. He laughed; Henry grimaced.