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- December 2019
- Article
Communicating with Warmth in Distributive Negotiations Is Surprisingly Counterproductive
By: M. Jeong, J. Minson, M. Yeomans and F. Gino
When entering into a negotiation, individuals have the choice to enact a variety of communication styles. We test the differential impact of being “warm and friendly” versus “tough and firm” in a distributive negotiation, when first offers are held constant and...
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Keywords:
Negotiation Style;
Communication Strategy;
Perception;
Performance Effectiveness;
Outcome or Result
Jeong, M., J. Minson, M. Yeomans, and F. Gino. "Communicating with Warmth in Distributive Negotiations Is Surprisingly Counterproductive." Management Science 65, no. 12 (December 2019): 5813–5837.
- April 2022 (Revised August 2022)
- Case
Antler
By: Dennis Campbell and Iuliana Mogosanu
The case describes the founding, development, and scaling of Antler, an early-stage investment platform that invests in entrepreneurs pre-team and, in many cases, even pre-idea. The case explores the economics of venture capital investing at such an early stage and the...
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- March 2008 (Revised March 2022)
- Case
Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (A)
By: David Collis, Toby Stuart and Troy Smith
In late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a...
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Keywords:
Business History;
Strategy;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Food and Beverage Industry
Collis, David, Toby Stuart, and Troy Smith. "Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (A)." Harvard Business School Case 708-453, March 2008. (Revised March 2022.)
- July 2003 (Revised April 2005)
- Case
Branding Citigroup's Consumer Business
By: Rohit Deshpande and Carin-Isabel Knoop
In Spring 1998, Citicorp and Travelers merged to create a financial powerhouse that united the bank with Travelers' consumer finance and brokerage businesses, including Salomon Smith Barney and Primerica. It was the first U.S. financial services company to combine...
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Keywords:
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Customer Focus and Relationships;
Customer Relationship Management;
Decisions;
Asset Management;
Investment Banking;
Management Teams;
Brands and Branding;
Relationships;
Business and Shareholder Relations;
Banking Industry;
United States
Deshpande, Rohit, and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Branding Citigroup's Consumer Business." Harvard Business School Case 504-023, July 2003. (Revised April 2005.)
- April 2014
- Tutorial
Conjoint Analysis: Online Tutorial
By: Elie Ofek and Olivier Toubia
The Conjoint Analysis: Online Tutorial is an interactive pedagogical vehicle intended to facilitate understanding of one of the most popular market research methods in academia and practice, namely conjoint analysis. The aim is to provide students or executives going...
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- 04 Sep 2019
- News
'I Know Why You Voted for Trump' and Other Motivation Misperceptions
- 28 Oct 2010
- Working Paper Summaries
The Distinct Effects of Information Technology and Communication Technology on Firm Organization
- May 1992 (Revised May 2002)
- Case
NIKE in Transition (B): Phil Knight Returns
After returning to the CEO/COO job, Phil Knight makes changes to Nike's strategy, organization, and management between 1983 and 1987 aimed at making Nike more responsive to the market place. He takes cost-cutting measures, and experiments with several management and...
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Keywords:
Change;
Entrepreneurship;
Cost Management;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Business Strategy
Bartlett, Christopher A. "NIKE in Transition (B): Phil Knight Returns." Harvard Business School Case 392-106, May 1992. (Revised May 2002.)
- 04 Dec 2008
- Working Paper Summaries
Local Industrial Conditions and Entrepreneurship: How Much of the Spatial Distribution Can We Explain?
- 08 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
Who Is the Chief Sustainability Officer?
study a CSO's responsibilities and to look at how the role shifts depending on the company's level of commitment, Serafeim and Miller surveyed 66 CSOs and people with similar duties but different titles in...
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- 30 Nov 2017
- News
New Study Sheds Light on Angel Investors in the US Economy
- 23 Apr 2001
- Research & Ideas
Brand Power from Wedgwood to Dell: Part Two
How does an entrepreneur make the switch from inspiring a tiny group of followers in a metaphorical garage to leading what eventually becomes a...
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by Martha Lagace
Matthew C. Weinzierl
Matt Weinzierl is Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School, where he is the Joseph and Jacqueline Elbling Professor of Business Administration in the Business, Government, and the International Economy Unit, and a Research... View Details
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aerospace
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Who Are We Looking For? - MBA
Admissions Who Are We Looking For? Connect with Us Sign up College Students Who Are We Looking For? Class Profile Application Process Application Dates Events Direct from the Director Videos and Recorded Webinars The mission of Harvard Business School is to educate...
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- 29 Nov 2018
- News
Space Economics
- 04 Oct – 15 Nov 2017
- HBS Online
HBX Disruptive Strategy
Disruptive Strategy, created by architect of disruption theory Clayton Christensen, enables you to strengthen your capacity to make innovation a reality and unlock your potential to create winning strategies. Target audience: HBS alumni and experienced colleagues;...
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- May 2008
- Article
Why Doesn't Capital Flow from Rich to Poor Countries? An Empirical Investigation
By: Laura Alfaro, Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan and Vadym Volosovych
We examine the empirical role of different explanations for the lack of capital flows from rich to poor countries—the "Lucas Paradox." The theoretical explanations include cross country differences in fundamentals affecting productivity and capital market...
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Keywords:
International Finance;
Wealth and Poverty;
Development Economics;
Income;
Capital Markets;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Australia;
Peru
Alfaro, Laura, Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan, and Vadym Volosovych. "Why Doesn't Capital Flow from Rich to Poor Countries? An Empirical Investigation." Review of Economics and Statistics 90, no. 2 (May 2008): 347–368.
- June 1980 (Revised November 2006)
- Case
Southwest Lumber Distributors
By: David E. Bell
Concerns a lumber wholesaler who has been asked to give a forward price commitment. The market price has been volatile and the type of wood is different from that traded on the futures market. The question is: What to do about customer's request?
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Bell, David E. "Southwest Lumber Distributors." Harvard Business School Case 180-134, June 1980. (Revised November 2006.)
- December 1996 (Revised February 1998)
- Case
Colorscope, Inc.
By: V.G. Narayanan and Joseph Cha
A small company in the graphic arts business faces severe price competition. The company must respond by cutting costs and making process improvements.
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Keywords:
Cost Management;
Price;
Business Processes;
Performance Improvement;
Competition;
Fine Arts Industry
Narayanan, V.G., and Joseph Cha. "Colorscope, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 197-040, December 1996. (Revised February 1998.)