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2.16 Field Global Capstone (CAP) | MBA
and the off-campus immersion components of the FIELD Global Capstone. Academic Policy As with any required academic course, students are expected to adhere to all HBS Academic Policies for the duration of the course. Students will also be... View Details
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
How to Close the Health Gap
extent, they argue, life expectancy is determined mostly by where you reside. People in developed economies have a good shot at seeing 80, while life expectancy in some developing countries is half that age,... View Details
- 01 Dec 2016
- News
How DC is Taxing the Country
because it doesn’t factor in people who have abandoned their job searches. Few predict the situation will improve soon: Almost half (47 percent) of the HBS alumni surveyed for the report expected US firms to employ fewer people in three... View Details
Keywords: Francis Storrs
- Portrait Project
Victoria Song
I will master my own destiny. As a young child, I took note of the sharp contrast between the standards that existed for boys and girls in my stoic, conservative family. My brother was encouraged to speak his mind, to defend himself, to take on the world. No one ever... View Details
- Portrait Project
Shibani Joshi
I grew up as the eldest child of immigrant parents who chose to live out the American dream in the oddest of places, Oklahoma City. A great portion of my life was spent trying to live up to the expectations of my parents, molding my... View Details
- 10 Sep 2001
- Research & Ideas
The Negotiator’s Secret: More Than Merely Effective
modest role biases can blow up potential deals. Suppose a plaintiff believes he has a 70 percent chance of winning a million-dollar judgment, while the defense thinks the plaintiff has only a 50 percent chance of winning. This means that, in settlement talks, the... View Details
Keywords: by James K. Sebenius
- 03 Mar 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Basics of Consumer Marketing in Asia
Consumer product makers looking to sell in Asia cannot expect the relative homogeneity they find in the U.S. or European countries, according to the panelists at the "Consumer Marketing in Asia" panel at the HBS Asia Business... View Details
Keywords: by Julie Jette
- 18 Sep 2017
- Blog Post
Applying HBS Lessons in an African Context
HBS, I was concerned that our classes might not be relevant to the African context – and that I would need to find some other way of learning more about the continent and issues I cared about. Thankfully, I could apply the lessons from HBS classes to challenges that I... View Details
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
Speak English, Please!
achieve.” Mikitani expected that the initial global English-only conversion would be difficult. “This is going to be a long-term effort for us,” he states in the case. “Starting this month, my own speech will simply be in English.” All... View Details
- 01 Mar 2010
- News
Slum for Sale
Hollen, is at a critical juncture: Weighing the cost of capital, construction, and expected market prices for developed units, should Hollen meet the government’s minimum bid for one of five development contracts, submit a proposal well... View Details
- April 2000 (Revised October 2002)
- Background Note
Career Strategies and Tactics in Professional Service Firms
By: Ashish Nanda, Thomas J. DeLong and Scot H. Landry
Presents suggestions for ensuring a good start in a professional services career. View Details
Keywords: Personal Development and Career; Performance Expectations; Performance Effectiveness; Customization and Personalization; Practice; Valuation; Performance Evaluation; Business Startups; Competency and Skills; Learning; Talent and Talent Management; Management Skills; Consulting Industry
Nanda, Ashish, Thomas J. DeLong, and Scot H. Landry. "Career Strategies and Tactics in Professional Service Firms." Harvard Business School Background Note 800-375, April 2000. (Revised October 2002.)
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3.7 Financial Aid Fraud | MBA
3.7 Financial Aid Fraud 3.0 Financial Obligations HBS is dedicated to ensuring equitable delivery of need-based financial aid. Vital to this practice is the expectation that financial information submitted by applicants and their families... View Details
- 11 Dec 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, December 11, 2018
And it is changing fast. Its size and importance to human, environmental, and economic health means that no system is viewed with as much suspicion by so many people around the globe. Changing societal expectations and scientific and... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
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BiGS Research | Institute for Business in Global Society
challenges and support human values in the 21st century. The Ownership Project Details BiGS Research Topics Climate Change Businesses today are increasingly expected to play a leading role in mitigating the worst effects of climate change... View Details
- Portrait Project
Zubby Achara
weeks and my uncle’s death before I finally figure out what. It may be uninspiring but ever since, my aspiration has been to be myself and do what makes me happy. Today, I take classes to learn, and not for the grades. I accept jobs that interest me, irrespective of... View Details
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Frequently Asked Questions | Employment
Frequently Asked Questions General Inquiries What happens to my resume after I apply? When can I expect to hear back after I submit my resume? Does Harvard Business School provide Visa Sponsorship? Do I have to submit a cover letter when... View Details
- 20 Apr 2020
- Book
Why COVID-19 Raises the Stakes for Healthy Buildings
increase air flow and quality can have dramatic effects on workers. Click HereJohn Macomber and Joseph Allen at a recent Books@Baker event. But the economic benefits don’t stop there. Macomber expects that a growing public focus on health... View Details
- 17 Sep 2001
- Research & Ideas
Let Customers Call the Shots
that would directly welcome empowerment, companies whose value proposition evolves around consumer control should expect a slow start and work on consumer education and reassurance. You could argue that adoption is more likely when the... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 11 Jan 2000
- Research & Ideas
Calling All Managers: How to Build a Better Call Center
institution meets and exceeds a customer's expectations in every interaction." In research focused on 11 major financial institutions, Frei, Evenson and Harker created a model demonstrating precise links among three main elements (or... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
The Exchange: Takeaways from the Takedown
think an interesting question here is: At what point is an entrepreneur—particularly someone who doesn’t have experience in business, per se—supposed to grow up and design those systems? When you start a business in your garage, we don’t View Details