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- 24 Sep 2012
- Research & Ideas
Why Do We Tax?
fixing this gap. For 40 years, economists have drawn from the well of Utilitarian theory—which has the goal of maximizing overall well-being in society—to help design tax systems in the United States and around the world. Although the... View Details
- 01 Mar 2006
- News
Entrepreneur's Notebook with Paul Conforti and Kim Moore (both MBA '97)
upscale, premium desserts to the masses. Elevator pitch: Finale is an upscale dessert-focused restaurant concept that provides people with an alternative to bars or coffee shops, where they can enjoy a sensational dessert experience. Our View Details
- 31 May 2016
- First Look
May 31, 2016
on riskier projects and strategies. But risk management must overcome severe individual and organizational biases that prevent managers and employees from thinking deeply and analytically about their risk exposure. In this paper, we draw lessons from seven case studies... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 24 Aug 2017
- News
Unlocking Potential
organization to better understand how it functions and grows. “For me there was something very important about being able to converse and analyze a situation from many angles––investor, manager, employee––to see a business from multiple... View Details
- 01 Dec 2009
- News
Seven Honored with Alumni Achievement Award
the private individuals behind the more public personae. For complete profiles, visit www.alumni.hbs.edu/awards/. Photos by Webb Chappell Kathryn E. Giusti (MBA ’85) Founder and CEO Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation View Details
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Deals Q2 - Course Catalog
will be structured around actual corporate deals, selected for the complex issues of law and business that they raise. Students will research and analyze these transactions in order to present their most important aspects and lessons to the class. The View Details
- Profile
Curt Willener
to acquire knowledge With a couple years of hands-on experience under his belt, Curt felt ready for an MBA. "I felt it was the right thing for my long-term goals in general management," he says. Choosing HBS was easy for him:... View Details
- 07 Aug 2006
- Research & Ideas
Whatever Happened to Caveat Emptor?
the world. If my goal had been to explore the historical roots of consumer protection, the U.S. case would have been a natural focus. German companies have been able to excel in highly engineered products in part because German consumers... View Details
- 01 Feb 2001
- News
HBS Alumni Association Board of Directors: President's Report
School's Web portal — and the multiple databases available through eBaker (the Baker Library Research Center) are examples of underutilized yet extremely valuable services that need to be properly marketed to alumni. The Continuing... View Details
- 01 Apr 1996
- News
"Foundations" Paves the Way for Entering MBAs
professor Leonard A. Schlesinger, several goals in addition to providing students with a common "foundation" for entering the MBA Program were sought and achieved by the module's planners. "We tried to build a sense of community among the... View Details
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Innovating at Scale - Course Catalog
existing sources of revenue or involves risky and uncertain investments. History is littered with established companies (Blockbuster, Kodak, etc) that failed to meet these challenges and innovate. This course centers on how to innovate within established organizations.... View Details
- 28 Feb 2024
- Blog Post
African American Student Union Spotlight on Entrepreneurship
multiple mark-ups in our portfolio, surpassed industry benchmarks for investing in diverse founders, and secured co-investments with leading funds! What has been the highlight of your HBS experience thus far? The highlight of my... View Details
- 21 Feb 2023
- Blog Post
Accelerating Climate Solutions - Short Intensive Program 2023
Climate Solutions. Photo courtesy Hensley Carrasco. “An intensive elective is an exciting way to expose first year students to climate topics and to allow second year students to sharpen their focus before their last semester,” said BEI director Lynn Schenk. “The BEI’s... View Details
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Departments | Employment
Harvard Business School. We are challenged with balancing the support of our multiple diverse stake holders and managing innovation, while operating as a small team. Dean’s Office The Dean’s Office is responsible for the strategic vision... View Details
- 18 Feb 2009
- First Look
First Look: February 18, 2009
active firm leadership in these courses, and establishing multiple channels of communication for employees to raise concerns with an explicit "no retaliation" policy. In January 2007, 86% of the employees were proud to work for... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Sep 2015
- Blog Post
Building a Startup at HBS
Our group initially came together through a deep passion for health care – with the goal of creating a novel product that addressed an unmet need and made a tangible difference in patients’ lives. We felt that if we combined our prior... View Details
- 13 Jun 2018
- News
The First Five Years: Momchil Filev and Ben Faw (both MBA 2014)
age. Combining this market opportunity with the huge waste of returned goods from e-commerce, we saw the business case—and from there it was all execution.” What short- and long-term goals do you have for the company? Momchil:“The... View Details
- 20 Aug 2001
- Research & Ideas
Making an Ally of Uncle Sam
Goals for influencing government should flow directly from the analytic frameworks that companies use to develop business strategies. As Michael Porter noted in Competitive Strategy, "No structural analysis is complete without a... View Details
- 22 Mar 2017
- Research & Ideas
What's the Ideal Frequency for a Sales Quota?
out if the goal is simply to increase the absolute number of sales, then a frequent quota is more effective—especially if you’re looking to boost performance of least-effective employees. But if the goal is... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 23 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
Businesses Need a 'Catalyst' to Make CSR Practices Stick
wider. What the process looks like In their new paper, the writers expand upon the process necessary to put inclusive growth strategies into action. Ideation. “Someone has to see the opportunity for creating an ecosystem that builds a network of relationships among... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding