Ethical Decision Making - Publications - Faculty & Research

13 Sep 2019
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Hollywood Ending

back to the studio to use as they wish, giving the creators ownership of their IP. “When HBS writes the case about Quibi, one of the things I’m sure they’ll talk about is this decision to not compete with our suppliers,” Toubassy says.... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; photo by Christina Gandolfo

01 Apr 1998
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Going For The Summit

to make high-stakes decisions that affect a lot of people, and you have to act quickly or you're in trouble," Carpenter explains. "Managing an Internet firm is just like that." Despite the challenge, under... View Details

Keywords: Caroline Chauncey

21 Dec 2022
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HBS Community Comes Together in Wake of Ukraine Invasion

interview with NBC-10 Boston, noted the potential economic impacts of the invasion of Ukraine. "We will see it in fuels, natural gas, gasoline, also in food prices," Shih told the channel, noting that natural gas is also used to make... View Details

01 Sep 2007
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Riding It Out

Gisholt gave the go-ahead, the recall came off without a hitch and garnered a warm customer response. “Thank you for your diligence in keeping us informed during this stressful time,” read one e-mail. “It reinforces the wisdom of our View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; dog food; pets; Food Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Food and Beverage Stores; Retail Trade

23 May 2019
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Marla Beck, MBA/MPA 1998

that department stores organized cosmetics by brand, making comparisons difficult, she was determined to offer consumers a better option. “I wanted to build an empire in the beauty industry,” says Beck, who oversees Bluemercury’s 195... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Sep 2017
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City of Dreams

remade his mother’s broken washing machine into a chair. He loved to work with wood, shaping a table out of raw planks. Transforming the things around him was an outlet, a way to make his vision a reality. Studying architecture was a... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; photographed by Alice Carfrae; Sri Lanka; Construction of Buildings; Construction; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Government

01 Dec 2004
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Retirement's Changing Face

proposal to analyze the wreck and film a documentary at the site has been awaiting a decision from a High Court judge in Ireland for the past year. In June, Bemis made an unofficial visit to the wreck, training for the record-setting... View Details

Keywords: Personal Services

04 May 2017
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Going the Distance

adding an African proverb he quotes often. "If you want to go fast, go alone. I if you want to go far, go together." Become comfortable being uncomfortable. “High adventure requires that you make decisions... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

30 Apr 2021
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Revealing the Rules

less likely to be promoted to management than men. And Hispanic, Latino, and Black employees make up 11 and 12 percent of entry-level hires but only three to five percent of corporate vice presidents. Corporate America is investing in... View Details

01 Dec 2003
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Rural Renewal

she herself is an organic farmer, Reade is not here to sell the blueberries, asparagus, beef, or lamb she raises at Neptune Farm. She’s here to support the other farmers, and they are here, in large part, because of her. Reade organized the weekly market to help the... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young; Crop Production; Agriculture

01 Mar 2023
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March 2023 Alumni and Faculty Books

trusts, fake foundations, regulatory loopholes, money laundering techniques, and more that make up the financial secrecy system. He then examines the motivations driving the system that generates and shelters trillions of dollars that... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Dec 2020
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The Fine Print: Alumni Recommend Their Best Reads

Levitz The book does a good job making the case for why we should let our kids make their own decisions and chart their own path. —Bryan Mistele (MBA 1995) Working from home... View Details

01 Jan 2005
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Nancy M. Barry, MBA 1975

CURRENT STUDENTS "Follow your passion. Don't wait until you are 50 to find meaning and purpose in your life. Focus on building your life and the resume will follow. Choose faith, not fear, as your prime motivator. Trust people, trust the process. Strive for a life of... View Details

01 Dec 1996
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New Releases

in their organizations." restructuring -- innovations intended to make companies more competitive -- routinely fall short, says HBS professor John Kotter, because they fail to alter behavior. In his new book, Leading Change, Kotter, one... View Details

01 Jun 1997
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Bruce Rauner (MBA '81) Endows New Professorship

Why make them wait to implement their vision? Helping Harvard - to which I feel a deep sense of gratitude in terms of my career and personal development - is especially satisfying and enjoyable for me at this stage of my life." When... View Details

Keywords: James E. Aisner

01 Dec 2013
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Case Study: Citizen Buffett

the Washington Post and sports mogul John Henry's purchase of the Boston Globe, there has been much speculation lately about the trend of well-heeled investors making bets on the future of print media. Yet Esty says the power of this case... View Details

Keywords: Blagg, Deborah; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

01 Jun 2003
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Ruling from the Bench

time. The decision was practical and personal: Her goal upon graduation was to land a well-paying job to support her fiancé through law school; once he’d completed his degree, it would be her turn to attend. The engagement ended, but... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities; Government

01 Dec 2018
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Sustaining Business And Society For The Long Term

much of her career focusing on how organizations respond to large-scale technological shifts, most recently in regard to energy and the environment. “Sustainable Business Strategy is designed to empower decision makers on the ground to be... View Details

15 Dec 2024
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Alumni and Faculty Books

successful leaders use when they must make an important decision—and get it right. Not every company can hire McKinsey or Deloitte. Create the Future gives you the tools you and your leadership team will use for View Details