Guidant is the successful IPO launch sales pacemakers and defibrillators. The case describes how to install a management system to balance innovation and management. Three of the strategies of shareholder value are described. Management includes incentives, belief systems and risk management systems. "Hide
by Robert L. Simons, Antonio Davila Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 1998. Prod. #: 198076-PDF-ENG
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