How Do I Cite A Harvard Business Review Case Study In APA Style?

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Last Updated: Nov 25, 2025 Views: 83338

The APA Manual does not include instructions on how to cite a Harvard Business Review case study. When citing case studies in APA style you will want to include the typical citation elements and apply general formatting guidelines. The following are examples of how case studies could be cited in APA style, but be sure to check with your professor about how they would like you to cite case studies in your work.

In-Text Citations

Kotter (1990) explains the steps British Airways took to reverse a horrible customer service atmosphere and financial crisis.

or

… as the case study concluded (Bisell & Tram, 2007).

or

Groysberg and Connolly (2015) concluded in their case study that….

Reference List

General Format

Author(s). (Year). Title of case study. HBS No. number of case study. Publisher.

Example, one author

Kotter, J. (1990). Changing the culture at British Airways. HBS No. 491-009. Harvard Business School Publishing.

Example, two authors

Groysberg, B., & Connolly, K. (2015). BlackRock: Diversity as a driver for success. HBS No. 415-047. Harvard Business School Publishing.

More Information

• APA Guide (Shapiro Library)
• APA Style Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)
• APA Style This link opens in a new window (APA)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline. Please check with your instructor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.

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