Publications

26 May 2003
Research & Ideas

Corporate Transparency Improves For Foreign Firms in U.S. Markets

capital markets is highlighted by our study.— Suraj Srinivasan We find that companies that have business operations in the U.S.; U.S. listing, and international equity ownership follow disclosure practices that are similar to those of... View Details

Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell

18 Dec 2018
Blog Post

"There's No Substitute For Finding The Right Role": James Correa, MBA 2015

substitute for finding the right role: what you want, what you're good at, what meets customer needs. I found it. In nine months I have gone from launching one market to managing four," James says. "Getaround is a fantastic, mission-driven organization that's... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Technology

01 Jun 1998
News

Katharine Graham Offers Advice on Leadership

the company," Graham said. And two years later, when Meyer transferred ownership of the paper, his son-in-law received two-thirds and his daughter one-third of the shares. "My father believed that no man should ever have to work for his... View Details

01 Jun 2000
News

Managing the Map

Celera completed its "rough draft" of the genome first. Whatever the outcome of the genome's public-private ownership squabble, managing an organization in this fast-paced, highly specialized environment presents several unusual... View Details

Keywords: Peter K. Jacobs

17 May 2010
Research & Ideas

What Brazil Teaches About Investor Protection

size of stock markets across countries and on the ownership structure of railways and other companies in France. In one of his books he argues that France was the largest "financial democracy" in the world, because of the large... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Banking; Financial Services

October 1999 (Revised October 2000)
Case

Coca-Cola Company (A), The

By: David F. Hawkins

In order to fully appreciate Coca-Cola's profitability, financial risk, and operating risk, Jane Wilson, a security analyst, is considering preparing a consolidated financial statement for Coca-Cola analyzing Coca-Cola Enterprises as a fully consolidated entity. View Details

Keywords: Accounting Audits; Financial Statements; Business Earnings; History; Private Sector; Business Units; Consolidation; Organizations; Operations; Private Ownership; Consumer Products Industry; Food and Beverage Industry

03 Apr 2006
Research & Ideas

The Competitive Advantage of Global Finance

that arise within the multinational firm, and include: How do I value a firm with assets around the world that are exposed to different country risks and currencies? When should I share ownership with a local partner? How should I... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Financial Services

01 Dec 2015
News

A Legacy of Support

breakfast with HBS fellowship recipients whom Robert and Myra sponsored, hoping to someday follow in his father’s footsteps as a student and then as a donor. Today, the Krafts work side by side in the family business—best known for its View Details

January 2010
Teaching Note

IFRS in China (TN)

By: Karthik Ramanna

Teaching Note for [110037]. View Details

Keywords: Planning; Adoption; State Ownership; Corporate Disclosure; Interests; Economic Growth; Financial Reporting; Standards; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Power and Influence; China

Web

Startups: venture-backed, by industry, geography, funding amounts & rounds | Baker Library

etc. using sections under Company Details. In the Company Details section, click on Ownership and select Pending and Current Sponsor Backed. Under Company Details > Company Statistics , select Total Amount Raised . Enter desired values.... View Details

12 Apr 2011
First Look

First Look: April 12

system rather than a government-controlled system. Book: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServletCr?region=9&imprint=070&titleCode=GCCL&cf=p&type=3&id=254645 Corporate Ownership Structure and Bank Loan... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

07 Apr 2008
Research & Ideas

The Debate over Taxing Foreign Profits

influence how investors diversify their portfolios; the organizational and ownership decisions firms make; firm investment[PDF] decisions; and myriad financing decisions, including capital structure and repatriation. Perhaps, the biggest... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

April 1991 (Revised October 1993)
Case

Cat Fight in the Pet Food Industry (A)

By: David J. Collis

Describes the pet food industry in the mid-eighties prior to the breakout of a major competitive battle as manufacturers fight for share. Illustrates how when there are benefits to play in multiple markets, competitors will take action in one market to preserve their... View Details

Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Forecasting and Prediction; Financial Markets; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Ownership Stake; Competition; Corporate Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry

01 Jun 2008
News

The $4 Billion Question

has distinguished itself over the years through its industry knowledge, lending contacts, controlling ownership positions, and focus on proprietary deals that don’t involve bidding against other firms in a competitive auction process.... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Finance; Securities, Commodities, and Other Financial Investments; Finance; Management

January 2008 (Revised February 2011)
Case

Rubbish Boys

By: Noam Wasserman and Rachel Galper

It looked like founder-CEO Brian Scudamore might not be able to pursue franchising as a growth option for his junk-removal business after all. Over the years, he had overcome many hurdles, including buying out his "too-fiery" co-founder, firing all of his employees so... View Details

Keywords: Service Operations; Problems and Challenges; Brands and Branding; Business Model; Partners and Partnerships; Business Growth and Maturation; Franchise Ownership; Growth and Development Strategy; Service Industry; Canada; North America