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11 Apr 2007
Research & Ideas

Adding Time to Activity-Based Costing

we had devised this approach then. The legacy information systems at the time could not supply the TDABC model with the detailed information on individual transactional and their special characteristics. Now, with most companies having... View Details

Keywords: by Sarah Jane Gilbert

10 Jan 2005
Research & Ideas

The Knowledge Coach

are several rungs on the ladder of expertise: novice, apprentice, journeyman, and then master. Each individual reaching a rung above novice has knowledge to impart to those on the lower rungs of the ladder, although it is likely... View Details

Keywords: by Dorothy Leonard & Walter Swap

23 Jan 2019
Blog Post

The First Five Years: '30 under 30' Edition

mainstream music industry today made all of the hard work of the past decade deeply worth it.” Tucker: “I think professionally it provides nice exposure for the work we have been doing here at Troy Capital. I’d like to think it doesn’t only highlight my View Details

06 Jan 2021
News

A Message from Dean Srikant Datar

faculty, students, staff, and alumni groups about the challenges we face and the opportunities we see, the few important initiatives that I've heard individuals tell me about. First, I think implementing with speed and urgency the... View Details

17 Jan 2019
News

The First Five Years: ‘30 Under 30’ Edition

past decade deeply worth it.” Tucker: “I think professionally it provides nice exposure for the work we have been doing here at Troy Capital. I’d like to think it doesn’t only highlight my individual accomplishments, but more so what we... View Details

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Guiding Principles for Conscious and Inclusive Description | Baker Library

words and subjects to describe and catalog these collections. The language used in these descriptions continues to evolve over time. Words or phrases used in the past may now be considered outdated or even offensive, while individuals or... View Details

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Institutions, Macroeconomics, and the Global Economy - Course Catalog

whole - behaving in a different manner than would be suggested by simply summing individual behavior. This, in turn, justifies the establishment of macroeconomics as a separate discipline, distinct from microeconomics with its focus on... View Details

01 May 2008
Research & Ideas

The Marketing Challenges of the China Olympics

as official sponsors and unofficial free-riders attach themselves to the Olympic logo, to particular sports, national teams, or individual athletes. Global brands, in particular, see the Olympics and World Cup soccer as the two most... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch; Sports

Fast Answer

Resources for Harvard Economics Students

A series of resources, tips and FAQs to support Harvard economics doctoral students, senior thesis writers and econ concentrators navigating Baker Library financial data resources. Which databases can I use remotely? Capital IQ View Details

01 Sep 2018
News

Your Keyboard Is Listening

certain key, collecting more than 2,000 data points. Research has shown that this behavioral biometric is highly consistent over time, seemingly unique to each individual typist, and nearly impossible for another person to replicate.... View Details

Keywords: April White

06 Mar 2018
First Look

First Look at Research and Ideas, March 6, 2018

show that the decline in auctions was not driven by changes in the type of sellers and items. Instead, seller incentives changed. We estimate the demand facing individual sellers at different points in time and document falling sale... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

06 Oct 2014
Blog Post

Leveraging LinkedIn to Recruit Candidates

use some of the more nuanced fields. For example, search by past employer and look for individuals who have worked at a competitor. These are most likely people with skill sets that could benefit your organization. To avoid clutter in... View Details

01 Jun 2004
News

Download This

shared files appear to be individuals who would not have bought the albums that they downloaded.” The study suggests that the music industry’s lawsuits against individuals who make files available for... View Details

Keywords: file sharing; Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries; Arts, Entertainment

01 May 2006
What Do You Think?

Who Will Cast a Longer Shadow on the 21st Century: Friedman or Galbraith?

Robbins expanded on this idea: "With regard to national security, pollution, energy policy, education, global warming, and other commons issues, it's hard to see how individual self-interest can add up to the community-wide base we... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

Career Coach

Mimi Sax

socially positive applications of AI. She can also support students in pursuing strategy roles in both the private and nonprofit sectors and networking for internship roles. Mimi has experience conducting behavioral and case-based mock interviews and helping View Details

Career Coach

Kurt Piemonte

Kurt has been helping international students and professionals navigate US immigration regulations for 25 years. He also works with individuals seeking opportunities in Asia, including tactical approaches to identifying organizations and... View Details

Keywords: Education; Emerging Markets

28 Mar 2011
Research & Ideas

Why Manufacturing Matters

any individual company, it is often better, in the short or intermediate term, to outsource production to an overseas supplier. The company can buy manufacturing services at a much lower rate if it goes to China or elsewhere, depending on... View Details

Keywords: by Roger Thompson; Manufacturing

12 Nov 2008
First Look

First Look: November 12, 2008

with strategy-proofness and stability, and direct attention to some open questions. Does Individual Performance Affect Entrepreneurial Mobility? Empirical Evidence from the Financial Analysis Market Authors: Boris Groysberg, Ashish Nanda,... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

14 Jan 2022
Blog Post

Want Hybrid Work to Succeed? Trust, Don’t Track, Employees

innovation, specific collaboration needs, or team building—meeting in person may be preferable. But rather than dictate a one-size-fits-all approach, Neeley says, business leaders should allow individuals and managers to figure out the... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

13 Feb 2020
Blog Post

Know Your Audience – Recruiting HBS Students for Manufacturing

“Consider students as individuals and tailor the LDP experience for their backgrounds, or hire them directly into general management roles that are a good fit for their skill sets.” Since some students view LDPs as old-fashioned in... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

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