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- 2015
- Chapter
Corporate and Integrated Reporting: A Functional Perspective
By: Robert G. Eccles and George Serafeim
In this chapter, we present the two primary functions of corporate reporting (information and transformation) and why currently isolated financial and sustainability reporting are not likely to effectively perform these functions. We describe the concept of integrated...
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Eccles, Robert G., and George Serafeim. "Corporate and Integrated Reporting: A Functional Perspective." In Corporate Stewardship: Achieving Sustainable Effectiveness, edited by Susan Albers Mohrman, James O'Toole, and Edward E. Lawler. Sheffield, UK: Greenleaf Publishing, 2015.
- January 8, 2013
- Other Article
Richest Universities Are Too Quiet on Sustainable Investing
By: Robert G. Eccles and George Serafeim
Eccles, Robert G., and George Serafeim. "Richest Universities Are Too Quiet on Sustainable Investing." Bloomberg.com (January 8, 2013).
- September 11, 2012
- Article
Top 1,000 Companies Wield Power Reserved for Nations
By: Robert G. Eccles and George Serafeim
Eccles, Robert G., and George Serafeim. "Top 1,000 Companies Wield Power Reserved for Nations." Bloomberg.com (September 11, 2012).
- June 2012
- Case
Buro Happold (Abridged)
By: Robert G. Eccles and Ryan Johnson
In 1996, Ted Happold, the founder of the engineering services firm Buro Happold, passed away, and Padraic Kelly became the firm's new managing director (MD). One of his first initiatives was "Aim for Growth," which was intended to help the firm grow beyond its current...
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Keywords:
Learning And Development;
Managing Growth;
Organizational Design;
Diversification;
Client Management;
Leadership Skills;
Entrepreneurship;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Leadership Development;
Management Skills;
Training;
Programs;
Customer Relationship Management
Eccles, Robert G., and Ryan Johnson. "Buro Happold (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 412-123, June 2012.
- January 2012 (Revised May 2013)
- Case
Integrated Assurance at Philips Electronics N.V.
By: Robert G. Eccles and Daniela Saltzman
Philips Electronics is a leader in integrated reporting. In 2010 it produced its third generation report. Since its first report in 2008, Philips' integrated reports and its integrated reporting website had grown in sophistication. In planning for its integrated report...
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Eccles, Robert G., and Daniela Saltzman. "Integrated Assurance at Philips Electronics N.V." Harvard Business School Case 412-054, January 2012. (Revised May 2013.)
- July 2011
- Teaching Note
Addleshaw Goddard LLP (TN)
By: Robert G. Eccles and Penelope Rossano
Teaching Note for 409056.
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- July 2011
- Teaching Note
Miles Everson at PricewaterhouseCoopers (TN)
By: Robert G. Eccles and Penelope Rossano
Teaching Note for 410062.
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- March 2011 (Revised March 2013)
- Supplement
a-connect: In Search of Talent Partners (B)
By: Robert G. Eccles and Penelope Rossano
The a-connect: In Search of Talent Partners (B) case updates company changes since the (A) case. Key updates include leadership and management appointments and organizational changes.
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Keywords:
Business Model;
Selection and Staffing;
Leadership;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Organizational Structure;
Consulting Industry
Eccles, Robert G., and Penelope Rossano. "a-connect: In Search of Talent Partners (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-085, March 2011. (Revised March 2013.)
- October 2010 (Revised November 2010)
- Supplement
DLA Piper and Christie's International (B)
By: Robert G. Eccles and Dilyana Karadzhova
Nigel Knowles, joint CEO and Managing Partner of international law firm DLA Piper, responds to Christie's complaint that the relationship between the two organizations has major shortcomings and needs to be improved or will otherwise be terminated. A number of actions...
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- June 10, 2010
- Article
Integrated Reports Voluntary Filing
By: Robert G. Eccles and Mervyn King
Keywords:
Reports
Eccles, Robert G., and Mervyn King. "Integrated Reports Voluntary Filing." World Federation of Exchanges, News & Views (June 10, 2010).
- November 2008 (Revised February 2010)
- Case
Rebranding at Oliver Wyman Group
By: Robert G. Eccles and Kaitlyn Simpson
Keywords:
History;
Integration;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Marketing Strategy;
Service Operations;
Organizational Structure;
Organizational Culture;
Brands and Branding;
Consulting Industry
Eccles, Robert G., and Kaitlyn Simpson. "Rebranding at Oliver Wyman Group." Harvard Business School Case 409-055, November 2008. (Revised February 2010.)
- March 2010 (Revised February 2011)
- Case
Cognizant 2.0: Embedding Community and Knowledge Into Work Processes
By: Robert G. Eccles and Thomas H. Davenport
Knowledge management has been a high priority for Cognizant Technology Solutions since its inception since its global delivery model requires the global sharing of knowledge. Its first major tool was called the Knowledge Management Appliance but as Web 2.0 tools came...
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Keywords:
Knowledge Management;
Knowledge Sharing;
Knowledge Use and Leverage;
Product Development;
Service Delivery;
Business Processes;
Organizational Structure;
Cooperation;
Information Technology Industry
Eccles, Robert G., and Thomas H. Davenport. "Cognizant 2.0: Embedding Community and Knowledge Into Work Processes." Harvard Business School Case 410-084, March 2010. (Revised February 2011.)
- 1998
- Other Unpublished Work
Pursuing Value: The Information Reporting Gap in the United Kingdom
By: Robert G. Eccles Jr. and Ian Coleman
- September 1994
- Supplement
Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (Consolidated) (B)
By: Nitin Nohria and Robert G. Eccles Jr.
Supplements the (A) case.
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Nohria, Nitin, and Robert G. Eccles Jr. "Giddings & Lewis: In Search of the Cutting Edge (Consolidated) (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 495-019, September 1994.
- 08 May 2015
- News
A new view of the cost of equity and capital requirements for banks
lending rates and economic activity. Prevailing economic theory holds that the cost-of-capital effect is negligible in an ideal market. Malcolm P. Baker, the Robert G. Kirby Professor of Business...
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- 23 Aug 2011
- First Look
First Look: August 23
relevant for industries characterized by product proliferation and horizontal differentiation. Read the paper: http://www.people.hbs.edu/banand/matchmaker2011published.pdf Accelerating the Adoption of Integrated Reporting Authors:Robert View Details
Keywords:
Sean Silverthorne
- September 2010 (Revised August 2011)
- Background Note
A Chronology of Integrated Reporting
By: Robert G. Eccles and Michael P. Krzus
This technical note traces the development of integrated reporting through published materials, research, and the formation of various committees. Readers will gain an understanding of how the topics of nonfinancial information, sustainable development, corporate...
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Keywords:
Integrated Corporate Reporting;
Corporate Disclosure;
Product Development;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Environmental Sustainability;
Social Issues
Eccles, Robert G., and Michael P. Krzus. "A Chronology of Integrated Reporting." Harvard Business School Background Note 411-049, September 2010. (Revised August 2011.)
- November 2008
- Case
Eden McCallum
By: Heidi K. Gardner and Robert G. Eccles
This case illustrates the leadership and management challenges of starting a new firm based on a new business model and how success creates pressures that challenge the work/life balance which was one of the original goals of its two founders. The case also raises...
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Gardner, Heidi K., and Robert G. Eccles. "Eden McCallum." Harvard Business School Case 409-060, November 2008.
- February 2008
- Exercise
Gerson Lehrman Group
By: Robert G. Eccles Jr. and David Lane
Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) brought together decision makers in search of hard-to-find answers with specialized experts in nearly every imaginable field. Over time, GLG developed software to help minimize potential conflicts of interest among and between experts and...
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Keywords:
Experience and Expertise;
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Governance Compliance;
Conflict of Interests;
Competitive Advantage;
Software;
Consulting Industry
Eccles, Robert G., Jr., and David Lane. "Gerson Lehrman Group." Harvard Business School Exercise 408-076, February 2008.
- 1998
- Other Unpublished Work
Information Needs of Analysts and Investors in the French Capital Markets
By: Robert G. Eccles Jr. and Patrick Frotiee