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- 23 Aug 2019
- News
Can Capitalism Be Made Better By Corporate Social Responsibility?
- 08 Mar 2021
- Video
A message to men on International Women’s Day
- November 2013
- Case
Groupon for Local Businesses
By: Thales Teixeira and Leora Kornfeld
Local businesses' experiences with using Groupon to promote themselves ran the gamut of roaring success to absolute failure. Why is there such a large range in outcomes for firms that used daily deal sites such as Groupon? This case examines the effectiveness of online...
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Keywords:
Online Business;
Online Marketing;
Digital Marketing;
Marketing;
Advertising Industry;
North and Central America
Teixeira, Thales, and Leora Kornfeld. "Groupon for Local Businesses." Harvard Business School Case 514-047, November 2013.
- November 1992 (Revised June 1994)
- Case
Packaged Products Company: Handy-Pak Introduction
By: Frank V. Cespedes and Laura Goode
The product manager and the market research director for a new line of snacking nuts are reviewing options concerning the upcoming roll-out of the product. These options include changes in pricing, promotional plans, and salesforce incentives intended to build support...
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Keywords:
Price;
Marketing;
Marketing Channels;
Product Launch;
Distribution;
Planning;
Research and Development;
Sales;
Salesforce Management;
Alignment;
Consumer Products Industry;
Service Industry
Cespedes, Frank V., and Laura Goode. "Packaged Products Company: Handy-Pak Introduction." Harvard Business School Case 593-057, November 1992. (Revised June 1994.)
- April 2018
- Case
Happy UAE
By: Joshua Schwartzstein, Brian J. Hall, Tiffany Y. Chang, Karim Sameh and Alpana Thapar
This case centers on the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) national goal of raising the happiness of its residents and visitors through ambitious government initiatives. They combined this bold national goal with an accountability structure (incentive plan) built on Key...
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Schwartzstein, Joshua, Brian J. Hall, Tiffany Y. Chang, Karim Sameh, and Alpana Thapar. "Happy UAE." Harvard Business School Case 918-041, April 2018.
- 05 Apr 2018
- News
How a Coal Polluter Became a Renewable Energy Leader
- 22 Feb 2021
- Video
A Vision for the Future
- 07 Jun 2024
- Video
Latin American Businesses Acting on Advancing Economic Equality
- 20 Nov 2018
- Working Paper Summaries
Reverse the Curse of the Top-5
- Research Summary
Utilizing Display, Feature and Price Promotions: Getting the Biggest Bang for the Buck
Firms are continuously looking for more efficient ways to influence consumers to purchase their brand. Professor Lemon is conducting research to understand what motivates consumers' purchases of products and services. Her research suggests new strategies for category...
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- December 2022
- Article
The Emotional Rewards of Prosocial Spending Are Robust and Replicable in Large Samples
By: Lara B. Aknin, Elizabeth W. Dunn and Ashley V. Whillans
Past studies show that spending money on other people—prosocial spending—increases a person’s happiness. However, foundational research on this topic was conducted prior to psychology’s credibility revolution (or “replication crisis”), so it is essential to ask...
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Aknin, Lara B., Elizabeth W. Dunn, and Ashley V. Whillans. "The Emotional Rewards of Prosocial Spending Are Robust and Replicable in Large Samples." Current Directions in Psychological Science 31, no. 6 (December 2022): 536–545.
- January 2011 (Revised April 2014)
- Case
Uptake of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests
By: Nava Ashraf, Natalie Kindred and Richard Sedlmayr
This case describes barriers to adoption of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Zambia and highlights the importance of understanding end users in promoting product adoption. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are simple, easy-to-use tools that provide a relatively reliable,...
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Keywords:
Developing Countries and Economies;
Health Pandemics;
Technology;
Health Care and Treatment;
Policy;
Behavior;
Prejudice and Bias;
Health Industry;
Zambia
Ashraf, Nava, Natalie Kindred, and Richard Sedlmayr. "Uptake of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests." Harvard Business School Case 911-007, January 2011. (Revised April 2014.) (Request a courtesy copy.)
- 2011
- Working Paper
Collaborating across Cultures: Cultural Metacognition & Affect-Based Trust in Creative Collaboration
By: Roy Y.J. Chua, Michael W. Morris and Shira Mor
We propose that managers' awareness of their own and others' cultural assumptions (cultural metacognition) enables them to develop affect-based trust with associates from different cultures, promoting creative collaboration. Study 1, a multi-rater assessment of...
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Keywords:
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Knowledge Sharing;
Managerial Roles;
Creativity;
Prejudice and Bias;
Social and Collaborative Networks;
Trust;
Cooperation
Chua, Roy Y.J., Michael W. Morris, and Shira Mor. "Collaborating across Cultures: Cultural Metacognition & Affect-Based Trust in Creative Collaboration." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 11-127, June 2011.
- October 2018 (Revised February 2020)
- Case
Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Unbanklike Experimentation
By: Ryan W. Buell and Leslie K. John
Email mking@hbs.edu for a courtesy copy.
In August 2017, Commonwealth Bank of Australia was looking for ways to differentiate itself from competing banks and was also trying to improve the financial well-being of... View Details
In August 2017, Commonwealth Bank of Australia was looking for ways to differentiate itself from competing banks and was also trying to improve the financial well-being of... View Details
Keywords:
Transparency;
Experimentation;
Banks and Banking;
Credit Cards;
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Competitive Strategy;
Banking Industry;
Australia
Buell, Ryan W., and Leslie K. John. "Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Unbanklike Experimentation." Harvard Business School Case 619-018, October 2018. (Revised February 2020.)
- March 2011 (Revised June 2011)
- Case
QuikTrip
QuikTrip, a large convenience store chain with over 500 stores, was known for its outstanding labor practices and fast, reliable, and friendly customer service. In November 2010, the CEO Chet Cadieux, had to decide how many new locations to open when QuikTrip entered a...
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Keywords:
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Employees;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Logistics;
Service Delivery;
Performance Effectiveness;
Expansion;
Retail Industry;
United States
Ton, Zeynep. "QuikTrip." Harvard Business School Case 611-045, March 2011. (Revised June 2011.)
- November–December 2023
- Article
Storytelling That Drives Bold Change
By: Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss
When tackling urgent organizational problems, leaders usually work hard to identify underlying causes, tap a wide range of knowledge, and experiment with solutions. But once they’ve mapped out a plan, there’s one more crucial step they must take: crafting a story so...
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Keywords:
Organizational Culture;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Problems and Challenges;
Emotions;
Communication Strategy
Frei, Frances X., and Anne Morriss. "Storytelling That Drives Bold Change." Harvard Business Review 101, no. 6 (November–December 2023): 62–71.
- February 2014 (Revised August 2014)
- Case
3D Systems
By: Karim R. Lakhani and David Lane
In late 2013, Rajeev Kulkarni needed to decide how best to facilitate the emergence of a broad base of users and content to promote the sale of 3D Systems' consumer-focused 3D printers. As yet, neither the company nor users had identified an indispensable application...
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Keywords:
3D Printing;
Business Ecosystems;
3D Systems;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Marketing Strategy;
Copyright;
Two-Sided Platforms;
Product Development;
Customization and Personalization;
Manufacturing Industry
Lakhani, Karim R., and David Lane. "3D Systems." Harvard Business School Case 614-035, February 2014. (Revised August 2014.)
- November 2010
- Article
The Strategy Research Initiative: Recognizing and Encouraging High-quality Research in Strategy
By: Joanne E. Oxley, Jan Rivkin, Michael D. Ryall and the Strategy Research Initiative
The Strategy Research Initiative—a cross-disciplinary group of mid-career, research-oriented faculty—has organized to coordinate activities that promote high-quality research in the field of strategy. This editorial essay summarizes the group's view of the...
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Oxley, Joanne E., Jan Rivkin, Michael D. Ryall, and the Strategy Research Initiative. "The Strategy Research Initiative: Recognizing and Encouraging High-quality Research in Strategy." Strategic Organization 8, no. 4 (November 2010).
- November 1991
- Case
Monsanto's March into Biotechnology (B)
Monsanto has yet to receive FDA approval for BST, a growth hormone for cows. Anti-BST groups have successfully lobbied Wisconsin and Minnesota, major milk producing states, to ban milk from BST-injected cows; the FDA has charged Monsanto with improperly promoting BST...
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Keywords:
Animal-Based Agribusiness;
Safety;
Food;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Law Enforcement;
Conflict and Resolution;
Research and Development;
Technology;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Biotechnology Industry;
Minnesota;
Wisconsin
Leonard, Dorothy A. "Monsanto's March into Biotechnology (B)." Harvard Business School Case 692-066, November 1991.
- June 2009 (Revised January 2011)
- Case
Target Corporation: Ackman versus the Board
By: Krishna G. Palepu, Suraj Srinivasan and James Weber
After 15 years of great performance, Target's faltering performance during an economic downturn led an activist shareholder to initiate a proxy fight. Target Corporation, the second largest discount store retailer in the U.S., had competed successfully against industry...
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Keywords:
Financial Crisis;
Investment Activism;
Governing and Advisory Boards;
Business and Shareholder Relations;
Business Strategy;
Value;
Retail Industry
Palepu, Krishna G., Suraj Srinivasan, and James Weber. "Target Corporation: Ackman versus the Board." Harvard Business School Case 109-010, June 2009. (Revised January 2011.)