Social Value - Publications - Faculty & Research

10 Feb 2021
Blog Post

What You Can Do to Create an Anti-Racist Organization

dedicated to social justice, has dedicated her career to this work. She recently joined us at HBS to share her expertise, insights, and recommendations for action steps that will create anti-racist organizations. Meet Danika Manso-Brown... View Details

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Tawanda Sibanda

Tawanda Sibanda has “always been interested in creating valuable things,” he says. “Initially, my approach was technical – building things. But over time, I didn’t feel the social impact was as great as I would’ve liked. Now, I see... View Details

01 Apr 2001
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HBS Press Books in Brief

Inside Chinese Business: A Guide for Managers Worldwide reveals the social and cultural values that underpin Chinese business practices and influence day-to-day corporate decisions. Written by Ming-Jer Chen,... View Details

Keywords: Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information; Telecommunications; Information; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management

01 Jun 1998
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How the Ron Brown Award Was Born

in terms of the companies' long-term commitment to the programs and the way they reflected the companies' values as part of everything they do," Kanter notes. "The resources and number of people involved, including the CEOs, were... View Details

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Caitlin Reimers

assumed consulting roles, first at The Parthenon Group, then at Strategic Value Capital Management. Reaching beyond technical skills After years of consulting, "I was getting too comfortable and wanted new challenges," says... View Details

01 Mar 2006
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A New Path for Alumnae

that. What is more typical of HBS alumnae? Although they all wanted meaningful full-time employment, their goals had changed substantially over the years: Money was important, but not the primary motivator. Organizational purpose and View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

07 Oct 2024
Research & Ideas

Election 2024: Why Demographics Won't Predict the Next President

These candidates are trying to adjust to what the voters care about.” You Might Also Like: Election 2024: What's at Stake for Business and the Workplace? Do Social Movements Sway Voters? Not Really, Except for One Is It Even Possible to... View Details

Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald

01 Jun 2000
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Going Public: Raymond M. Jefferson

fingers on his left hand. The Army sent him to Hawaii for treatment by a top surgeon, and during his long recovery, Jefferson had ample time for personal reflection. "Ironically, my accident taught me lessons that will improve my life forever," he says. "My most basic... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner

14 Sep 2010
First Look

First Look: September 14, 2010

perceive the value of CSR strategies more favorably. Our results document how CSR strategies can affect value creation in public equity markets through analyst recommendations. Download the paper:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

February 2022 (Revised October 2022)
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P.T. Barnum: Changing the World

By: Robert Simons and Shirley Sun

This case describes the life of P.T. Barnum, widely considered to the be the father of modern advertising and marketing. Barnum showed his genius for business early, selling lottery tickets and confections from his father’s store. He went on to found a famous museum of... View Details

Keywords: Entertainment; Entrepreneurship; Personal Characteristics; Marketing; Success; Values and Beliefs; Mission and Purpose; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; United States; Europe

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September 1995 (Revised October 1996)
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Sunbeam Television (A)

By: V. Kasturi Rangan and E. Scott Lathrop

Sunbeam Television, owner of a television station in Miami (a Fox affiliate), buys Channel 7 (a CBS affiliate) in Boston. They bring to the Boston station the concepts and ideas of their Miami news product--that is, a crisp, content-based design rather than one... View Details

Keywords: Acquisition; Change; Decisions; Design; Television Entertainment; Product; Motivation and Incentives; Value; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Boston

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VBHCD Initiative - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

Health Delivery Project The Institute for Cancer Care Innovation MOC Network ICIC U.S. Cluster Mapping Project U.S. Competitiveness Project FSG Shared Value Initiative Social Progress Imperative AllWorld... View Details

01 Jun 2006
News

A Capital Asset

you don’t value the job, you don’t think talent and experience are necessary. The Katrina aftermath is a perfect example of that. “Nonetheless,” she adds, “goodpeople still want to enter government. I’m constantly impressed by how hard... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support; Government

06 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

The Power of Leadership Groups for Staying on Track

Today's most successful leaders are focusing on sustaining superior performance by aligning people around mission and values and empowering leaders at all levels, while serving customers and collaborating throughout the organization. Over... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

09 Apr 2018
Blog Post

Is Business School Right for You?

lot of rhetoric out there about the value of an MBA in today’s dynamic marketplace. Harvard Business School’s Peek helps you cut through it and experience the value of an MBA for yourself – providing you... View Details

01 Dec 2013
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Faculty Opinion: Making It Better

health-care innovations that offer good value for the money. It was in Africa that we first saw sensible, low-cost health-insurance plans that protect people against financially catastrophic expenses and offer policies that reward the... View Details

Keywords: Herzlinger, Regina; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance; Health, Social Assistance

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Harvard Business School

Baker Library Special Collections Exhibits More Exhibits Explore the Exhibit Student Pioneers The Value of Business Education The Golden Age of Black Business AASU Early Years & Influence AASU Founders Core Demands & Proposals Early Years... View Details

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Ameel Somani

career in business." After graduating from college, Ameel pursued investment banking. "It was a good fit, because it allowed me to think about many different businesses," he says. As an analyst at CIBC, "I learned to think strategically about... View Details

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