Matching - Publications - Faculty & Research

23 Jun 2003
Research & Ideas

Building a Better Buyer-Seller Relationship

great depth, there was only "pure speculation" about whether the suppliers benefited from a relationship, Narayandas said. Even in long-term relationships, opportunism is always shown.— Narakesari Narayandas In their study, Narayandas and Kalwani created... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

05 Mar 2019
Blog Post

Part 2: Military Transition and the JD/MBA - The Path to Your Goals

school at Harvard is not cheap. The great news is that both HBS and HLS are exceptional at supporting veterans through the financial aid process. Many veterans qualify for educational assistance programs through the VA. HLS and HBS View Details

04 Nov 2013
Research & Ideas

The Real Cost of Bribery

speculation did not match the reality. Respondents guessed that their firm's reputation would be most negatively affected by bribery, followed in speculated impact by business relations, employee morale, and relations with regulators. But... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

Research Summary

Dissertation: Is the Ideal Worker Still Real? Sources and Consequences of Men's Professional Identities

My dissertation examines the implications of men's changing lives for their work identities and for gender inequality in organizations. Current theories of workplace gender inequality hinge upon the widely-shared cultural image of an "ideal worker,"... View Details

07 Nov 2012
HBS Case

HBS Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson--Managing Manchester United

Alex, I jumped at the chance. I figured I would undoubtedly learn a great deal about what it takes to lead and manage a sports team, and that indeed proved to be the case. Q: The case reads as if you were able to attend some matches in... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Sports; Entertainment & Recreation

01 Dec 2022
News

Full Court Press

matched in ambition by its goals, which include nothing less than creating an economic growth engine that can support the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continental population, says Mark Tatum (MBA 1998), the NBA’s deputy... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell

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History - Entrepreneurship

yearlong program supports 20-25 Rock Summer Fellow teams with up to $1,500 in seed capital, matched mentors, and facilitated workshops as they race to Demo Day where teams pitch their ventures to investors, entrepreneurs, and their... View Details

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Student Activities - Health Care

capital, private equity, investment banking, and consulting. The Student-Alumni Mentor Program Matches students interested in health care with alumni who can provide direction on navigating the complex health care sector. Speakers From... View Details

10 Nov 2003
Research & Ideas

Globalization: The Strategy of Differences

in most of its major markets, reinforced by cross-border scale economies in such areas as trading, logistics, information technology, and innovation (in the broadest sense of the term). Mixing and matching was possible in this case... View Details

Keywords: by Pankaj Ghemawat

29 Aug 2005
Research & Ideas

How Organizations Create Social Value

they do best and become increasingly engaged in a specific issue. Alignment. The nonprofit's challenge is to strengthen its economic value to match the efficacy of its social value. Corporations need to bring social value in line with... View Details

Keywords: by Manda Salls

04 Feb 2010
What Do You Think?

What’s the Best Way to Make Careful Decisions?

the nature of the problem, match solution techniques with problems, seek diversity in our feedback, and use technology where possible. Among other things, he argues, we ignore the subtle and ignored biases that our experiences impose on... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

09 Sep 2015
Research & Ideas

Leadership Lessons of the Great Recession: Options for Economic Downturns

by instituting freezes on hiring and wage increases, limiting employee rewards and recognition programs, and reducing the company match to employee 401k retirement accounts. In light of the cost reductions imposed throughout Honeywell,... View Details

Keywords: by Sandra Sucher & Susan Winterberg; Aerospace; Electronics

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Entrepreneurial Support - Business & Environment

iLab Resources - Expert Resources You can schedule 1:1 time with seasoned experts to gain valuable knowledge and support. Browse profiles to discover the experts who are the right match for you. You can search by expert type, industry, or... View Details

30 Jun 2023
Blog Post

Finding Pride

freezing snow, I almost turned back. But I trudged on and rang the doorbell, and the man who matched the voice on the phone welcomed me. When I stepped inside, someone shouted, “Annette!” I looked around and saw one of my professors,... View Details

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Career Support - Business & Environment

positions. BEI maintains relationships with a number of organizations and individuals who can offer career advice and opportunities to current students. There are several ways to connect with alumni: HBS Initiatives Mentor Match Program... View Details

27 Nov 2000
Research & Ideas

The Dynamics of Standing Still: Firestone Tire & Rubber and the Radial Revolution

Goodyear introduced its first belted-bias tire in 1967, Firestone's Research and Development group responded with a matching product in a matter of months and provided a second generation belted bias tire within a year.8 Belted bias tires... View Details

Keywords: by Donald N. Sull; Manufacturing; Transportation

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Sustainable Investing Course | HBS Online

companies Match ESG use cases to corresponding strategies Articulate divestment goals and theories of change 5 hrs Module 3 Venture, Private Equity, and Sustainable Debt Identify sources of value-add in private impact investing, analyze... View Details

10 Oct 2011
Research & Ideas

Retailing Revolution: Category Killers on the Brink

solutions to this issue include membership-only stores or allowing for price matching so that the consumer is unlikely to leave the showroom without making a purchase. Retailers must find ways to get consumers or manufacturers to pay for... View Details

Keywords: by Rajiv Lal & Jose B. Alvarez; Retail

04 Jun 2012
Research & Ideas

The Business of Life

importance of allocating resources in such a way that they match the strategy, starting with tales of woe from giants like Unilever and Apple and segueing into stories of friends whose marriages fell apart due to neglect. "Watch where... View Details