Middle Manager unit must decide whether to support the investment application for a third attempt to launch a new product developed by struggling business unit. Describes the long, difficult process in which unit designed product - a computer screen privacy - after years of problems and ongoing losses, and his absolute faith in the project. Also presented for the division manager of the need for discipline and control, creating tension, which is focused on the launch decision. "Hide
by Christopher A. Bartlett, Afroze Muhammad Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 19 pages. Publication Date: December 27, 1994. Prod. #: 395017-PDF-ENG
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