Linda Brimm

Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour
This case describes the process whereby diversity has become an important issue at Hewlett-Packard, Europe. It discusses the organizational structure for managing diversity and the issues that diversity representatives focus on in different European countries. It also raises the question of what an effective organizational structure for managing diversity would be.

Published 01 Oct 1996

Reference 4651

Topic Leadership & Organisations

Industry Computer Software

Region Europe

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François is an entrepreneur. Anne, an INSEAD MBA, has spent 10 years with the French subsidiary of a large, American consumer-goods company. She has spent the last few years trying to build an interesting and recognised job with a part-time schedule.

Published 01 Nov 1995

Reference 4380

Topic Leadership & Organisations

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Please refer to part A for the abstract.

Published 01 Nov 1995

Reference 4380

Topic Leadership & Organisations

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Claire, an INSEAD MBA, is American. Alain is French. They have seen their roles shift and switch unexpectedly. Claire has built a career in M&A in banking. Alain has been changing careers, working in industry and as an entrepreneur.

Published 01 Jan 1994

Reference 4389

Topic Leadership & Organisations

Region Europe

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Global Cosmopolitans, Narrative, Identity, Diversity, The Development of Successful Global Executives and Entrepreneurs over time