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Srikant M. Datar
Srikant M. Datar became the eleventh dean of Harvard Business School on 1 January 2021. During his tenure as a faculty member, he served as Senior Associate Dean for University Affairs (including Faculty Chair of the Harvard Innovation Lab), for Research, for... View Details
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PLD Module 5
in-person learning, takes a deep dive into the qualities of exceptional leaders around the world who are inspiring stakeholders, reshaping organizations, and redefining industries. You will prepare to become an authentic leader who can...
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- 16 Feb 2024
- News
Remembering Angela Chao (MBA 2001)
Chao Family Statement on Passing of Angela Chao Chao Family Statement on Passing of Angela Chao We are deeply saddened by the news of Angela Chao’s tragic and untimely death. Angela has been a valued friend...
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Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance
contribution. You will acquire the frameworks to align corporate strategy with financial reporting—and help your company operate more effectively in today's rigorous market and regulatory environment. You may also be interested in the...
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The HR-Executive Suite Connection
Summary Top companies manage their human capital as strategically as their financial capital—and bring their human resources leaders into the strategic decision-making process. This HR leadership program View Details
- August 2005 (Revised April 2007)
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DICOM Group plc and Captiva Software Corp.
By: Paul M. Healy
Compares two companies in the information capture software industry. Asks students to analyze and compare the performance of two companies (one in the United Kingdom and the other in the United States) from the perspective of a buy-side analyst reporting to the manager...
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Keywords:
History;
Financial Management;
Environmental Accounting;
Activity Based Costing and Management;
Financial Reporting;
Performance;
Performance Evaluation;
Financial Statements;
Economic Growth;
Fair Value Accounting;
Information Industry;
Computer Industry;
United Kingdom;
United States
Healy, Paul M. "DICOM Group plc and Captiva Software Corp." Harvard Business School Case 106-015, August 2005. (Revised April 2007.)
- 09 May 2012
- Research & Ideas
Clayton Christensen’s “How Will You Measure Your Life?”
responded in a 2002 press release. "We have not seen a business model that is financially viable in the long term in this arena. Online rental services are 'serving a niche market.' " Netflix, on the other hand, thought this...
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Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation—Virtual
Summary Performance measurement is essential for organizational innovation, learning, and success. Nonprofits, however, must evaluate social or environmental outcomes as well as financial performance, and the ideal metrics are not always...
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- August 2010 (Revised January 2013)
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Urban Water Partners (A)
By: Karthik Ramanna, George Serafeim and Aldo Sesia
The case explores a new business venture to bring clean water to residents of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, who otherwise cannot afford it. Management has enough money to get the company through August 2010 but needs more capital thereafter. An HBS alumnus is interested in...
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Keywords:
Accrual Accounting;
Financial Statements;
Business Startups;
Social Entrepreneurship;
Investment;
Performance Evaluation;
Dar es Salaam;
Massachusetts
Ramanna, Karthik, George Serafeim, and Aldo Sesia. "Urban Water Partners (A)." Harvard Business School Case 111-016, August 2010. (Revised January 2013.)
- 03 Aug 2009
- Research & Ideas
Corporate Social Responsibility in a Downturn
business sense? A: PNC [a financial services organization based in Pittsburgh] is an excellent example of how a business has focused on a cause that the company, its employees, and its customers deeply care about: early childhood...
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by Martha Lagace
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4. General Policies - MBA
4. General Policies Welcome to HBS Being a Student at HBS 1. Academic Information & Policies 2. Integrity & Standards of Conduct 3. Financial Obligations 4. General Policies 4.1 Student Travel 4.2 Student/Faculty Ventures 4.3 Missing...
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- March 2024 (Revised June 2024)
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Kashat: Navigating the Uncertainties of the Egyptian Fintech Market
By: Paul A. Gompers and Ahmed Dahawy
Karim Nour, the founder of Kashat, an Egyptian nano-lending fintech company, is contemplating how to manage the growth of his startup. Over the summer of 2022, Kashat's loan disbursements had grown by nearly 40%, fueled by macroeconomic instability in Egypt. However,...
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Keywords:
Business Model;
Developing Countries and Economies;
Acquisition;
Business Exit or Shutdown;
Mobile and Wireless Technology;
Business Growth and Maturation;
Business Startups;
Financing and Loans;
Financial Services Industry;
Financial Services Industry;
Egypt
Gompers, Paul A., and Ahmed Dahawy. "Kashat: Navigating the Uncertainties of the Egyptian Fintech Market." Harvard Business School Case 824-055, March 2024. (Revised June 2024.)
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Frequently Asked Questions - Doctoral
Admissions & Financial Support Frequently Asked Questions When is the deadline to apply? The deadline to submit applications for Fall 2025 admission will be December 1, 2024 for all programs. All required materials, including letters of...
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Curriculum - MBA
program requiring about 150 hours of work over roughly ten weeks, covers basic business analytics, microeconomics for managers, and financial accounting. Design Theory & Practice Joint Course Any organization, business or venture grounds...
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- November 1999
- Background Note
Recognizing Revenues and Expenses: Realized and Earned
By: Robert S. Kaplan
Describes a key concept in financial accounting: choosing an appropriate revenue recognition point. The accrual process requires revenue recognition and expense matching for reporting on the value creation process of companies. Describes the two key criteria for...
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Keywords:
Accounting Audits;
Accrual Accounting;
Cost Accounting;
Budgets and Budgeting;
Revenue;
Profit;
Cost Management;
Value Creation;
Competitive Strategy;
Financial Statements;
Accounting Industry
Kaplan, Robert S. "Recognizing Revenues and Expenses: Realized and Earned." Harvard Business School Background Note 100-050, November 1999.
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Program Requirements - Doctoral
are required to take seven additional doctoral courses. Management Control and Performance Measures (HBS 4403) Empirical Research in Financial Reporting and Analysis (HBS 4250) Doctoral Seminar in Accounting (MIT 15.539) Two breadth...
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Business Fundamentals Course - CORe | HBS Online
effective pricing strategies Identify sources of competitive advantage through differentiation Evaluate the financial health of a business using financial statements View Details
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Annual Report Archive - Annual Report archive
Annual Report Archive Annual Report Archive 2023 Annual Report PDF Downloads Key Metrics Financial Statements 2022 Annual Report PDF Downloads Full Report Financial View Details
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Impact Investments
Mission Statement The Project on Impact Investments is dedicated to studying the universe of impact investors and portfolio companies that seek to generate social benefits alongside financial returns as well...
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Your Career Resources - MBA
trajectories. Coaches are experienced business professionals who can help you craft resumes, cover letters, create and execute a search strategy, prepare for interviews and negotiations and improving your networking. Company Connections...
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