Industrial Film collection

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A woman efficiently stacking papers on a table.

Scope and Contents "A". Reel 1. One of the projects with which the Defense Systems Division of Athena Electronics is engaged concerns the development of a missile called Medusa. After four years of successful project research the vice president of the Defense Systems Division suddenly receives word of a sharp cutback in government appropriations. He and his staff are immediately faced with the necessity of formulating a presentation to Athena's president strong enough to warrant continued financial support....

Scope and Contents "A". Reel 2. One of the projects with which the Defense Systems Division of Athena Electronics is engaged concerns the development of a missile called Medusa. After four years of successful project research the vice president of the Defense Systems Division suddenly receives word of a sharp cutback in government appropriations. He and his staff are immediately faced with the necessity of formulating a presentation to Athena's president strong enough to warrant continued financial support....

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The narrator presents the case of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, in particular focusing on the sales department whose income is being impacted by poor conditions and competition. Several sales employees describe the current situation via voice overs over live footage of operations of not only the railroad but also potato farmers and lumber mills. Contributor: Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration; A Harbus Film

Scope and Contents B & G 228. During a bitterly contested state congressional race, the Barlow Company executives find it necessary to re-examine the company's traditionally neutral political position. As the election draws closer, the executives consider their obligations to their employees, to the company, and to themselves. They discuss the wisdom of encouraging employees to exercise political rights regardless of party or urging employee support of a party historically favoring business interests and...

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The film depicts a discussion of topics in the field of management between Edward Bursk, editor of the Harvard Business Review and Professor of Business Administration, and Robert L. Katz, Assistant Professor at the Harvard Business School. They specifically discuss personal values of businessmen. Contributor: Harvard Business Review.

Scope and Contents An interview. Discusses functions and missions of Cecil-Davis in 3 principles: 1. Charged with responsibility of attempting to evaluate the economic division of clients, 2. provide top management in guiding clients to goals, and 3. evaluate and post audio investments. Through that they discuss the advantages and disadvantages to working at Cecil-Davis; can be challenging and demands high quality work. Also goes into the opportunities for a young employee to learn and grow by working at...

Scope and Contents A job interview for Continental Oil Company. The first half of the interview involves an overview of the Continental Oil Company in which there is discussion on the attempt to evaluate the economic forces, capital strategy, and the quality assurance aspects of the Continental Oil Company. A generally positive coverage of the Continental Oil Company, with some coverage of employees, employee appraisal, and corporate goals. The second half is the actual job interview in which the potential...

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A performance appraisal interview made for class discussion. The film depicts a category based evaluation with the goal of improving manager and employee performance. This case was a district manager appraisal in areas of technical knowledge, people knowledge, administrative knowledge, physical energy, mental energy, initiating activities, motivating, and decision making. Contributor: President and Fellows of Harvard College

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Part III. Film follows the creative process of designing cookware and plates, including ceramics production and design. Features Jens Quistgaard, founding designer for Dansk. Appears to have been filmed in Copenhagen.

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Part II. First half of film (in color), Jens Quistgaard, designer of Dansk products discusses the process of creativity. In second half of film (black and white) Theodore Nierenburg, founder and president of Dansk discusses the process of creativity. The second half of the film appears to be a segment from Part I.

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Part I. The Administration of Creativity. A small team of Dansk employees, including Theodore Nierenburg, founder and president of Dansk, discuss the design process for various Dansk products including cookware, tableware, and other home accessories. As part of the meeting touch upon topics such as design philosophy, strategy, originality, and marketing.

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The film depicts the ceremony of the dedication of Aldrich Hall and Kresge Hall. Contributor: Harvard Business School

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BSI 23-FD. The film depicts Paul Grindo, the president of the Ealing Corporation, importers and distributors in the United States of scientific instruments and apparatus, demonstrating products imported from Russia.

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EA-P 247-F. The film depicts the processes involved in bookbinding, including machine and hand sewing, spine rounding, covering, stamping, and pressing. Contributor: Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration; A Harbus Film; Exemplar Bookbinding Company; Arch Richard Dooley (Educational Advisor); Bruce E. Harding; Samuel S. Zanghi; Joseph F. Ryan (Production Assistant)

Scope and Contents Part IV. Per 462-F. The film depicts an interview with Mr. Bradley W. Stark, a student from Harvard Business School, for a consulting position at McKinsey & Co. Topics discussed during the interview include the qualities of a professional man and consultant, evidence of leadership abilities, and job location. Contributor: Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration; Alva Kindall (educational advisor, professor of Business Administration); Bruce E. Harding (photography); Samuel S....

Scope and Contents Part III. The film depicts an interview with Paul H. Haskell, a student from Harvard Business School, interviewing for a consulting position at McKinsey & Co.Topics discussed during the interview include the qualities of a professional man and consultant, evidence of leadership abilities, and job location. Contributor: Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration; Alva Kindall (educational advisor, professor of Business Administration); Bruce E. Harding (photography); Samuel S....

Scope and Contents Part I. Per 462-F. The film depicts an interview with Mr. John W. Weber, a student from Harvard Business School, for a consulting position at McKinsey & Co. Topics discussed during the interview include the qualities of a professional man and consultant, evidence of leadership abilities, and job location. Contributor: Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration; Alva Kindall (educational advisor, professor of Business Administration); Bruce E. Harding (photography); Samuel S....

Scope and Contents Part II. Per 462-F. The film depicts an interview with Mr. John W. Adams, a student from Harvard Business School, for a consulting position at McKinsey & Co. Topics discussed during the interview include the qualities of a professional man and consultant, evidence of leadership abilities, and job location. Contributor: Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration; Alva Kindall (educational advisor, professor of Business Administration); Bruce E. Harding (photography); Samuel S....

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Public Relations. The film depicts members of the Harvard Business School community discussing the Fellowship for the Southeast, a scholarship that helps bring students in the South to Harvard Business School to study. Contributor: Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration; Ames Brown (Director, Producer)

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The Harvard Business Review presents "a weekly examination of significant topics in the field of management drawn from the pages of the Harvard Business Review." Editor Edward C. Bursk interviews Theodore Levitt, Marketing and Economic Consultant on the topic of the dangers of corporate social responsibility. Contributor: Harvard Business Review and WGBH.

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Work study film of Operation 3 which is described as "Turn small diameter, face shoulder and bevel small end, all pieces. Change setup. Turn large diameter and bevel other end, all pieces." Film depicts a single operator performing this operation. Contributor: Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.

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The film depicts operation #4: Index Mill Keyways presumably being performed by a man at a workstation. Contributor: Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration

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The film depicts operations 2 & 3: turn and bevel ends of axle, combined with: drill 5/32 Cotter Pin Holes. The man at the workstation is presumably using or making a "Monarch Lathe with Universal Chuck".

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