Generics - Publications - Faculty & Research

17 Jan 2019
Blog Post

MBA Curriculum Spotlight: Short Intensive Programs (SIPs)

Advances in precision medicine will soon generate therapies that are genuinely curative. In our lifetimes, we could be in world with not just one or two or three cures, but 30, and quite possibly, 300. These are not just treatments that... View Details

05 Sep 2014
News

Keeping Education in Check

empathy. “You have to put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” he says, noting its relevance to his hedge fund work. “Chess gives you a general sense—all the time—of thinking: If this happens, that happens; win a piece, lose a piece.... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

29 Aug 2018
What Do You Think?

What Should Harley-Davidson’s Management Do?

declined by about a third at a time when the general market had seen large increases. Factors contributing to these declines were lower-priced competition and a younger customer segment that could afford only used Harleys or that... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Auto

18 Sep 2017
Research & Ideas

'Likes' Lead to Nothing—and Other Hard-Learned Lessons of Social Media Marketing

into the social space for fear of how customers will react, but Gupta questions whether that’s a sign these companies really have a more general image problem that needs to be addressed. “A health care company might say we wouldn’t have a... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Advertising; Technology

21 Oct 2015
Research & Ideas

How to Predict if a New Business Idea is Any Good

program weren’t random—they did have entrepreneurial acumen. However, Shu contends that having a large group of people with general business experience evaluate an idea could be more effective than having a small group of people who all... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Accommodations; Financial Services

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Black Visionary Leadership and Redefining What's Possible - MBA

will be awarded $50,000 each. We are thrilled that we were able to secure $100,000 from General Catalyst and Khosla Ventures. We're really excited to have leaders in the venture capital and entrepreneurship space serve as judges and... View Details

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2.1.5 Academic Retaliation - MBA

Materials 2.8 MBA Community Values Annual Report (2023) 3. Financial Obligations 4. General Policies 5. Technology, Copyright, & Publishing Policies 6. Important Contact Information Policy Using an academic assessment or other academic... View Details

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Tommaso Ruggeri

protectors of their town’s heritage, tirelessly preserving it over the ages, while generously welcoming new visitors in this journey through time. You are my guests on your next trip to Italy! What has changed about your understanding of... View Details

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Socioeconomic Inclusion - MBA

selves. We invite you to learn more about our community and navigating the student and alumni experience at HBS and beyond. 17 Nov 2020 Imposter Syndrome: Navigating the Complexities of Confidence, Self-Doubt and Identity at HBS 30 Jun 2020 Diverse Perspectives Series:... View Details

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3.5 Withdrawals, Leaves of Absence, & Return of Federal/Title IV Funding - MBA

Attendance 3.4 Tuition & Fees 3.5 Withdrawals, Leaves of Absence, & Return of Federal/Title IV Funding 3.6 VA Benefits 3.7 Financial Aid Fraud 3.8 Health Insurance 3.9 Annual Notice: Higher Education Opportunity Act 4. General Policies 5.... View Details

01 Oct 1999
News

Eight Among Many: Alfred A. Checchi

explains, "is the understanding that each generation must make things better for the next." For Checchi, making things better has extended beyond the well-being of his immediate family to society at large, including a 1998 bid for the... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons

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News & Commentary - Advancing Racial Equity

OCT 2024 | Cold Call Harvard MBA Class of 2026 Profile: A Diverse Foundation 22 SEP 2024 | Clear Admit Celtics Star Launches Nonprofit Meant to Generate $5B in Generational Wealth 02 AUG 2024 | Boston... View Details

19 Oct 2021
Research & Ideas

Fed Up Workers and Supply Woes: What's Next for Dollar Stores?

it in time for the holiday season. But right now, I might not be able to make it into stores by Christmas." I’m sure there are cost pressures on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, especially the “treasure hunt” merchandise. All that stuff... View Details

Keywords: by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette; Retail

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Patent terminology: Classification codes

are used by patent offices worldwide including USPTO, WIPO, and EPO, as well as commercial patent databases. Things to remember: CPC has the same general hierarchical structure as that of the IPC. CPC has more subgroups or breakdowns... View Details

28 Sep 2010
First Look

First Look: September 28, 2010

http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/11-027.pdf Platform Envelopment Authors:Thomas R. Eisenmann, Geoffrey Parker, and Marshall Van Alstyne Publication:Strategic Management Journal (forthcoming) Abstract Due to network effects and switching costs in platform markets,... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Nov 2019
Research & Ideas

It's No Joke: AI Beats Humans at Making You Laugh

generated by a machine, those very same recommendations were perceived as inscrutable. People are less willing to accept recommenders when they do not feel like they understand how they make recommendations.” POLL Do you consider these... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

15 Jan 2014
Research & Ideas

Managing the Family Business: It Takes a Village

two European cultures that couldn't be more different. One-leader systems are also somewhat more common in younger and less complex family business systems; these systems are either in the founder stage or trying to emulate it. The parent-founder-business... View Details

04 Nov 2010
What Do You Think?

Why Do We Chase Stars?

and Nitin Nohria, extended the inquiry to 20 General Electric top executives who moved to high positions in other companies. They concluded that those who "took over, built, or implemented management systems that resembled GE's were... View Details

Keywords: by Jim Heskett

05 Jul 2011
First Look

First Look: July 5

e-books eroded publishers' profitable print formats. E-readers like Kindle, as well as Apple's iPad, that invigorated the digital book market are discussed. Also includes a general overview of book publishing including the K-12 and... View Details