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- 24 Sep 2014
- Op-Ed
The ABCs of Addressing Climate Change (From a Business Perspective)
It's Climate Week in New York City. The schedule features a UN Climate Summit, a People's Climate March, the Clinton Global Initiative, substantial criticism of the whole endeavor, and plenty of agitated interaction. There is a lot of noise here. How can businesses cut... View Details
- 2002
- Chapter
National Innovative Capacity
By: Michael E. Porter and Scott Stern
This chapter delves in detail into the conditions that allow a country to innovate at the global technology frontier. The findings reveal the striking degree to which the national circumstances actually explain the differences across countries in innovative activity... View Details
Keywords: Economics
Porter, Michael E., and Scott Stern. "National Innovative Capacity." In The Global Competitiveness Report 2001–2002, by Michael E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Peter K. Cornelius, John W. McArthur, and Klaus Schwab. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
- July 2013 (Revised May 2017)
- Case
European Integration: Meeting the Competitiveness Challenge
By: Michael E. Porter and Christian Ketels
The case discusses the origins and development of the European Integration process from the post-war period up to 2007, focusing particularly on the efforts of the Lisbon-agenda under way since 2000 to enhance Europe's competitiveness. It discusses the different policy... View Details
Keywords: Integration; Globalized Economies and Regions; Competition; Development Economics; Global Range; Policy; Failure; European Union; Europe
Porter, Michael E., and Christian Ketels. "European Integration: Meeting the Competitiveness Challenge." Harvard Business School Case 714-405, July 2013. (Revised May 2017.)
- May 1997 (Revised May 1998)
- Case
Progressive Corporation
By: Michael E. Porter and Nicolaj Siggelkow
Progressive is a leader in providing nonstandard (high-risk) automobile insurance to drivers across America, with a long record of extraordinary profitability. Progressive is facing a challenge in its segment from Allstate, the industry leader, and must decide how to... View Details
Keywords: Insurance; Business or Company Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Growth Management; Planning; Business Strategy; Competition; Competitive Strategy; Auto Industry; Insurance Industry; United States
Porter, Michael E., and Nicolaj Siggelkow. "Progressive Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 797-109, May 1997. (Revised May 1998.)
- July 2007
- Teaching Note
Rwanda: National Economic Transformation (TN)
By: Michael E. Porter and Michael Patrick McCreless
Teaching Note to 706491. View Details
- 14 Oct 2013
- Research & Ideas
Time that Government Reopens for Business
Mihir Desai and Michael Porter have pointed out, the United States has the highest corporate tax rate and the most complex tax code in the world. That combination undermines the growth of the economy and... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Aisner
- November 1983 (Revised November 1988)
- Background Note
Note on the World Copier Industry in 1983
Keywords: Manufacturing Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the World Copier Industry in 1983." Harvard Business School Background Note 384-152, November 1983. (Revised November 1988.)
- September 1983 (Revised February 1989)
- Background Note
The Oil Tanker Shipping Industry in 1983
Describes the international oil tanker shipping industry both historically and in 1983. Designed to provide a vehicle for practicing industry analysis in a volatile commodity business, and for formulating strategy in such an environment. Also can be used to examine... View Details
Keywords: Strategic Planning; Globalized Markets and Industries; Goods and Commodities; Volatility; Vertical Integration; Supply and Industry; Shipping Industry
Porter, Michael E. "The Oil Tanker Shipping Industry in 1983." Harvard Business School Background Note 384-034, September 1983. (Revised February 1989.)
- August 1982 (Revised September 1991)
- Case
Rockwell International (A)
Describes the competitive situation facing Rockwell International, the market leader in the U.S. water meter industry. The industry is undergoing structural change, and competitor activity is intensifying. Rockwell must decide what, if any, actions are necessary to... View Details
Keywords: Transformation; Decisions; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Markets; Industry Structures; Business Strategy; Competition; Manufacturing Industry; United States
Porter, Michael E. "Rockwell International (A)." Harvard Business School Case 383-019, August 1982. (Revised September 1991.)
- March 1981
- Case
Heinz U.S.A.: Baby Food
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Heinz U.S.A.: Baby Food." Harvard Business School Case 381-102, March 1981.
- April 1980 (Revised November 1985)
- Background Note
U.S. Television Set Market, Prewar to 1970
Porter, Michael E. "U.S. Television Set Market, Prewar to 1970." Harvard Business School Background Note 380-180, April 1980. (Revised November 1985.)
- November 1979
- Supplement
Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry, Supplement
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry, Supplement." Harvard Business School Supplement 380-084, November 1979.
- March 1979 (Revised May 1983)
- Supplement
Polaroid-Kodak, (B11)
Supplements the (B1) through (B10) cases. View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Polaroid-Kodak, (B11)." Harvard Business School Supplement 379-149, March 1979. (Revised May 1983.)
- May 1978 (Revised July 1985)
- Case
Bendix Corp. (A)
Porter, Michael E. "Bendix Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 378-257, May 1978. (Revised July 1985.)
- January 1978 (Revised February 1983)
- Supplement
Polaroid-Kodak, (B10)
Supplements the (B1) case. View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Polaroid-Kodak, (B10)." Harvard Business School Supplement 378-182, January 1978. (Revised February 1983.)
- January 1978 (Revised February 1983)
- Supplement
Polaroid-Kodak (B9)
Supplements the (B1) case. View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Polaroid-Kodak (B9)." Harvard Business School Supplement 378-181, January 1978. (Revised February 1983.)
- January 1978 (Revised October 1983)
- Supplement
Polaroid-Kodak (B7)
Supplements the (B1) case. View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Polaroid-Kodak (B7)." Harvard Business School Supplement 378-179, January 1978. (Revised October 1983.)
- January 1978 (Revised February 1983)
- Supplement
Polaroid-Kodak (B3)
Supplements the (B1) case. View Details
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Polaroid-Kodak (B3)." Harvard Business School Supplement 378-175, January 1978. (Revised February 1983.)
- February 1977 (Revised May 1980)
- Case
Hospital Affiliates International, Inc. (A)
Porter, Michael E. "Hospital Affiliates International, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 377-170, February 1977. (Revised May 1980.)
- September 1975 (Revised June 1983)
- Background Note
Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries
Provides a framework for the analysis of industry structure. Identifies the major structural features that influence the profit potential in industries and some illustrative implications of these for strategy formulation. Can be used as a reference note for business... View Details
Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries." Harvard Business School Background Note 376-054, September 1975. (Revised June 1983.)