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- 11 Apr 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 11
practices. Now in 2016, the (B) case describes the new structure as Peiser and his team review their progress so far and determine if it is the right path forward as the team sets out to reach new expansion goals. This case allows... View Details
- 06 Sep 2011
- Research & Ideas
The Power of Leadership Groups for Staying on Track
leaders for an increasingly volatile and uncertain world where the only true differentiation is the quality of leadership of all." Polman is paving the way for other corporations to use True North Groups to... View Details
Keywords: by Bill George
- 21 Mar 2016
- Blog Post
MBA/MPA-ID: The Intersection of Policy and Business
limited data and resources available to you is a very powerful learning mechanism. After I’d take a stance in class, I’d nervously wait to find out whether I was right or... View Details
- 06 Mar 2018
- First Look
First Look at Research and Ideas, March 6, 2018
provide insights into why and how investors use reported environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Relevance to investment performance is the most frequent motivation for use of ESG data followed by client demand and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 14 Apr 2008
- Research & Ideas
The Surprising Right Fit for Software Testing
and applications. Regression testing should be done well if software is not to revert to an earlier state. The kind of testing that takes place varies according to the needs of... View Details
- 20 Nov 2012
- First Look
First Look: November 20
rational for a platform to limit the number of applications available on it. Our model is based on the observation that even if users prefer application variety, applications often also exhibit direct... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Jan 2016
- Blog Post
HBS and the Arts
philanthropists. After three years in finance I was ready to come to HBS to build a more holistic skillset. At work, it is easy to fall into a... View Details
- 06 Dec 2011
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 6
blocking ourselves from new challenges. This response hurts us and our organizations, but we fear making ourselves even more vulnerable by committing mistakes while learning something new. In Flying Without a Net, Thomas DeLong explains how View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 06 Jul 2015
- Research & Ideas
Money and Quotas Motivate the Sales Force Best
who were selling water purifiers, were not told they were part of an experiment; Chung says the four branches were selected far apart to limit any "watercooler effect" of employees comparing notes. Within... View Details
- 17 Apr 2012
- First Look
First Look: April 17
limited short-term financial returns at the other (theatre 3). Furthermore, the paper seeks a moratorium on the fruitless debate about CSR definition and societal value, instead providing pragmatic guidance for corporations View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 04 Dec 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, December 4, 2018
worst. By focusing on conflict and relaxing their stance on legality, mercury use, price floors, and the use of third-party audits, the Alliance created a program that aligns with the majority of actors’ interests and is likely to... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Jun 2020
- What Do You Think?
Will Challenged Amazon Tweak Its Retail Model Post-Pandemic?
asked, “Is this a good time to begin thinking about prudential limits so that the brick-and-mortar stores will continue to be around when the next lockdown happens?” Perhaps... View Details
- 16 Dec 2015
- Research & Ideas
What Happens When Zambian Schoolgirls Receive Negotiation Training
a learned ability to capitalize when opportunities to communicate arose, as well as to discern when situations offered a chance for discussion. “Even though negotiation is... View Details
Keywords: Re: Kathleen L. McGinn
- 20 Nov 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, November 20, 2018
will make more informative adjustments to limit their reputation risk for issuers with a higher likelihood of default—an event that can reveal the quality of assigned ratings. For all issuers, we find that... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 12 Jul 2010
- Research & Ideas
Rocket Science Retailing: A Practical Guide
Adopting a technology without understanding its power and limitations usually ends in disaster. To leverage a technology optimally, pay careful attention to how the technology... View Details
- 20 Oct 2015
- First Look
October 20, 2015
impact of immigrants on natives tend to find limited consequences in the short run, while the results in the long run are more varied and much less certain. Immigrants in the United States aid business and... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Apr 2007
- Research & Ideas
Delivering the Digital Goods: iTunes vs. Peer-to-Peer
in their competition against p2p. Other differences are related to the "packaging" of content. Digital rights management (DRM) technologies, for example, are used to View Details
- 6 PM – 8 PM CDT, 16 Apr 2019
- Career Events
Connect with HBS in Houston: Renew Your Work & Life
Connect with HBS and fellow alumni and explore four elements that are always active during career and life decision-making. You will experience a hands-on workshop to explore what work life issues are most in need of your attention at this moment in your life. View Details
- 10 Apr 2012
- First Look
First Look: April 10
country unit to adjust to local needs is a critical balancing act. Rule 4: Timing is critical. Retailers would do well to stop planting flags and focus instead on a View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 05 Aug 2024
- Research & Ideas
Watching for the Next Economic Downturn? Follow Corporate Debt
real estate. Important signals for potential future crisis Policymakers should monitor firm credit behavior in more detail, the authors advise. The findings also raise the question of whether there should be limits on leverage ratios for... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne