Long-term Sustainability - Publications - Faculty & Research

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Hiring International Students

professional business function and employers do not need to interact with the US government to secure work authorization. There is no cost to employers and this is the first step to ensuring a smooth transition to full-time worker. It is then easy to convert these... View Details

19 Dec 2023
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15 Podcast Episodes That Grabbed Listeners in 2023

Global Sustainability Personal at Bühler The global food supply chain is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental challenges. Many companies avoid these issues or make token efforts to reduce their impact... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

31 Oct 2017
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New Research and Ideas, October 31, 2017

healthcare system. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=53401 Business and Sustainability: New Business History Perspectives By: Bergquist, Ann-Kristin Abstract—This working paper provides a long-term business... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

22 Jan 2019
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New Research and Ideas, January 22, 2019

as reflected in price to book valuation multiples, whereas the adoption of common sustainability practices is reliably correlated only with expectations of future performance. Overall, we provide evidence about the role of View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Social Enterprise - Faculty & Research

the need to align public, investor, and policymaker perceptions with actual ESG performance, which can prompt timely recognition of firms' ESG improvements and motivate better long-term commitments. Keywords: Corporate Social... View Details

16 May 2017
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First Look at New Ideas and Research, May 16

rapidly in importance. Download working paper: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=52634 The Consequences of Mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting By: Ioannou, Ioannis, and George Serafeim Abstract—A key aspect of the... View Details

Keywords: Re: Multiple Faculty

05 Feb 2007
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Business and the Global Poor

default. Finally, companies are challenged to find ways to bring BOP initiatives to scale and sustainability within the time frames dictated by traditional corporate targets. In many BOP ventures, the true profit driver lies in volume... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

01 Jun 2023
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Bridging the ESG Data Gap

environmental, social, and governance [ESG] performance for long-term value creation.” Murday developed and launched the company in 2020, collaborating with faculty, experienced entrepreneurs, and fellow students at the i-lab, a physical... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg

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Curriculum - Business & Environment

decisions involving sustainability issues. Cases are set in a variety of industry contexts, including energy, agriculture, transportation, chemicals, and investment. Some of the environment-related cases recently taught (Spring and Fall... View Details

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Leadership - Faculty & Research

Leadership Leadership 2015 Chapter Leave No Slice of Genius Behind: Selecting and Developing Tomorrow's Leaders of Innovation By: Linda A. Hill More than ever, leaders of nearly every kind of organization view their human resources teams as essential to institutional... View Details

14 May 2013
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First Look: May 14

entertainment: building a business around blockbuster products-the movies, television shows, songs, and books that are hugely expensive to produce and market-is the surest path to long-term success. Along the way, I reveal why... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

20 Sep 2017
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The Three Types of Leaders Who Create Radical Change

long-time scholar of institutional change, has identified common themes among those social movements that don't merely broadcast the need for a social change, but actually create long-term impact. According to Battilana, every successful... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel

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Human Behavior & Decision-Making - Faculty & Research

Latino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising. Re: Vincent Pons & Jesse M. Shapiro 15 Oct 2024 What Sequoia Capital Can Teach Leaders About Sustaining Long-Term Growth Re: Jo Tango... View Details

09 Jul 2020
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It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization

insights and practices as pandemic recovery plans are developed. Consider these five elements of organizational decision-making: information gathering; strategy; combining long-term thinking with short-term actions; clear communication... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

11 Apr 2012
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The High Risks of Short-Term Management

the short term will attract short-term investors, further reinforcing a short-term managerial attitude. Communicating a long-term vision for the business and providing both narrative and quantitative information is an integral part of... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Financial Services

14 Jan 2019
Op-Ed

These 4 CEOs Created a New Standard of Leadership

for the multi-stakeholder approach. In 2011, he told shareholders, “My job is not to serve shareholders, but to serve Unilever’s customers and consumers.” He then suspended quarterly earnings reporting, enabling executives to concentrate on View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Health; Banking; Food & Beverage; Consumer Products

20 Aug 2013
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First Look: August 20

compensation plan. Substantively, the paper sheds insights on how different elements of the compensation plan enhance productivity. We find evidence that: (1) bonuses enhance productivity across all segments; (2) overachievement commissions help View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

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Events - Business History

University), "Environmentalism and Sustainability in the Southeast Asian Plantation Industry (1930s-2000s)" Organized by Geoff Jones and Kwelina Thompson Seminar meets on Zoom. Nov 13 13 Nov 2023 Business History Seminar: Business,... View Details

16 Jul 2020
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Restaurant Revolution: How the Industry Is Fighting to Stay Alive

It’s never been easy to make money in the restaurant industry. A highly fragmented sector dominated by 70 percent independent owners and operators, the average restaurant’s annual revenue hovers around $1 million and generates an operating profit of just 4-5 percent. A... View Details

Keywords: by Michael S. Kaufman, Lena G. Goldberg, and Jill Avery; Food & Beverage

06 Sep 2022
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Student Spotlight: Summer Internships in Business & Environment

investment solutions ranging from green bonds and renewable infrastructure to thematic strategies that allow clients to align their capital with specific ESG outcomes. The Sustainable Investing team is responsible for ESG integration in... View Details

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