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- 2018
- Working Paper
When to Take the Leap: The Antecedents and Consequences of Leapfrog CEOs
By: J. Yo-Jud Cheng
Much of the prior research on CEO successions focuses on differences between CEOs appointed from within the firm and those appointed from outside; however, this dichotomy neglects significant heterogeneity in CEOs’ career trajectories. In this study, I examine the... View Details
- 21 Nov 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, November 21, 2017
forthcoming Journal of Political Economy Internalizing Global Value Chains: A Firm-Level Analysis By: Alfaro, Laura, Pol Antràs, Davin Chor, and Paola Conconi Abstract—In recent decades, advances in information and communication technology and falling trade barriers... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 2018
- Working Paper
Black Out-Migration and Southern Political Realignment
By: Leah Boustan and Marco Tabellini
Can emigration from less democratic and economically less developed areas induce political and economic change? We study this question in the context of the second Great Migration of African Americans (1940–1970), when more than 4 million blacks left the U.S. South and... View Details
- October 2017 (Revised April 2018)
- Case
Improving Worker Safety in the Era of Machine Learning (A)
By: Michael W. Toffel, Dan Levy, Jose Ramon Morales Arilla and Matthew S. Johnson
Managers make predictions all the time: How fast will my markets grow? How much inventory do I need? How intensively should I monitor my suppliers? Which potential customers will be most responsive to a particular marketing campaign? Which job candidates should I... View Details
Keywords: Machine Learning; Policy Implementation; Empirical Research; Inspection; Occupational Safety; Occupational Health; Regulation; Analysis; Forecasting and Prediction; Policy; Operations; Supply Chain Management; Safety; Manufacturing Industry; Construction Industry; United States
Toffel, Michael W., Dan Levy, Jose Ramon Morales Arilla, and Matthew S. Johnson. "Improving Worker Safety in the Era of Machine Learning (A)." Harvard Business School Case 618-019, October 2017. (Revised April 2018.)
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Technology & Operations Management - Faculty & Research
Zhu and Bonnie Yining Cao More Harvard Business Publishing Seminars & Conferences There are no upcoming events. More Seminars & Conferences Faculty Positions Harvard Business School seeks candidates in all fields for full time positions.... View Details
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International Students - MBA
can have profound and wide-ranging effects that resonate far beyond their own particular field. Granted to an outstanding candidate from any nation, once every two years. The next Scholarship will be awarded to a student beginning the MBA... View Details
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Insights & Advice Blog
perfect platform for organizations to engage students in discussion around company values, job opportunities, and potential career paths. Here are four ways to effectively engage with students during your events this year. [...] Creating an Inclusive Recruiting Process... View Details
- 11 Aug 2009
- First Look
First Look: August 11, 2009
Working PapersState Owned Entity Reform in the Absence of Privatization: Reforming Indian National Laboratories and Role of Leadership Authors:Prithwiraj Choudhury and Tarun Khanna Abstract The literature on state-owned entity (SOE) reform has been focused on... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 2021
- Article
Does Fair Ranking Improve Minority Outcomes? Understanding the Interplay of Human and Algorithmic Biases in Online Hiring
By: Tom Sühr, Sophie Hilgard and Himabindu Lakkaraju
Ranking algorithms are being widely employed in various online hiring platforms including LinkedIn, TaskRabbit, and Fiverr. Prior research has demonstrated that ranking algorithms employed by these platforms are prone to a variety of undesirable biases, leading to the... View Details
Sühr, Tom, Sophie Hilgard, and Himabindu Lakkaraju. "Does Fair Ranking Improve Minority Outcomes? Understanding the Interplay of Human and Algorithmic Biases in Online Hiring." Proceedings of the AAAI/ACM Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society 4th (2021).
- Program
Senior Executive Leadership Program—China
lifelong learning, growth, and success. Learn more. Admissions Criteria and Process We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have... View Details
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Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation—Virtual
growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method. Admissions Criteria and Process We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling,... View Details
- 09 Jul 2014
- Working Paper Summaries
Activist Directors: Determinants and Consequences
- Research Summary
Market Triads: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Market Intermediation (Journal for the Theory of Social Behavior, June 2002)
By: Rakesh Khurana
This paper examines the role of executive search firms in CEO search. The paper argues that the numerical shift from two party market transactions (e.g. buyers and sellers) to three party transactions (e.g. buyers, sellers, and third party) transforms market exchanges... View Details
The CEO Within
With rising CEO turnover, companies are increasingly looking outside for qualified candidates. Sure, externally recruited CEOs bring fresh perspectives and connections. But they lack the in-depth knowledge of the company s culture and history that they need to succeed.... View Details
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Curriculum - MBA
business-related internship in the second summer. A typical candidate will follow the sample schedule outlined below. MBA/MPP Curriculum Year 1 at Harvard Kennedy School Fall and spring semesters completing the Harvard Kennedy School... View Details
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Program Requirements - Doctoral
by completing a teaching fellow or instructor assignment at a Harvard University. Qualifying Exams Health Policy General Exam: This exam tests candidate’s general knowledge of health policy topics. At the conclusion of the second year of coursework, View Details
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1.6 Degree Requirements - MBA
General Policies 5. Technology, Copyright, & Publishing Policies 6. Important Contact Information The award of the degree of Master in Business Administration certifies that a candidate has demonstrated the knowledge, capabilities,... View Details
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Marketing - Faculty & Research
Harvard Business Publishing Seminars & Conferences There are no upcoming events. More Seminars & Conferences Faculty Positions Harvard Business School seeks candidates in all fields for full time positions. View Details
- 11 Apr 2023
- Op-Ed
The First 90 Hours: What New CEOs Should—and Shouldn't—Do to Set the Right Tone
Feedback you receive from colleagues about any job candidate will reveal as much about the managers doing the interviewing as it does about the candidate. And if you do make an external hire who doesn’t work out (possibly because those... View Details
Keywords: by John Quelch
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Strategy for Health Care Delivery—Virtual
research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network. Admissions Criteria and Process We admit candidates to specific... View Details