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accommodate these use cases, please consider using the short queue. To use this queue, please refer to our documentation . We hope that this new capability will enhance your user experience and help you achieve your research goals. If you... View Details

October 2014 (Revised August 2018)
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Caesars Entertainment

By: Janice H. Hammond and Aldo Sesia

This case describes the introduction of a regression analysis model for forecasting guest arrivals to Caesars Palace hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will use the forecast to staff the front desk in the hotel. The staff is unionized and the company has little... View Details

Keywords: Forecasting; Staffing; Gaming; Gaming Industry; Hotel Industry; Decision Making; Forecasting and Prediction; Human Resources; Selection and Staffing; Entertainment; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Operations; Service Delivery; Service Operations; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry; Las Vegas

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26 Mar 2024
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IFC India: Financing the Climate Transition in India

million people daily with economic opportunities and essential services. As the city has grown, BEST is putting significant effort into expanding its transport options to accommodate increased demand for transportation. Key Objectives:a.... View Details

27 Nov 2000
Research & Ideas

The Dynamics of Standing Still: Firestone Tire & Rubber and the Radial Revolution

production equipment, and Firestone increased its capital spending in tires in 1968 and 1969, retooling its factories to accommodate belted bias production.9 The records of Firestone's board meetings demonstrate no systematic evaluation... View Details

Keywords: by Donald N. Sull; Manufacturing; Transportation

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2022 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

at how CS50's pedagogy and technology has evolved to accommodate students in Cambridge, Allston, New Haven, and beyond, particularly during COVID-19. Participants will leave with a newfound appreciation of what online education can and... View Details

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By: Iavor I. Bojinov

Over the last decade, technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix have pioneered data-driven research and development processes centered on massive experimentation. However, as companies increase the breadth and scale of their experiments to millions of... View Details

16 Aug 2004
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Luxury Isn’t What It Used to Be

its appeal, yet consumers—particularly young, fashion-conscious consumers—want a product that looks fresh and unexpected. How does a luxury brand keep its edge and attract new devotees without losing its core following? "We can still View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Consumer Products

12 Nov 2021
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Alumni Business Leaders on Confronting the Climate Change Challenge

civil disobedience. This really matters—as Erica Chenworth’s research has shown, no government can withstand a challenge of 3.5 percent of its population without either accommodating the movement or (in extreme cases) disintegrating. How... View Details

July 2017
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Centerbridge Partners and Great Wolf Resorts: Buying from a Highly Regarded Competitor

By: Josh Lerner, John D. Dionne and Amram Migdal

The case examines the March 2015 Centerbridge Partners investment decision regarding whether to acquire Great Wolf Resorts, a North American family-oriented indoor water parks and hotel operator, from a private equity (PE) competitor, Apollo Global Management. The case... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity Financing; Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities; CMBS; Secondary Buyouts; Business Ventures; Acquisition; Finance; Borrowing and Debt; Cost; Cost of Capital; Equity; Private Equity; Financial Instruments; Debt Securities; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry; Accommodations Industry; North and Central America; United States

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HBS - The year in Review

safety in planning and decision-making while supporting the residential campus. Teaching & Learning Modifications In Summer 2020 work began to design an innovative learning environment—leveraging technology and enhancements to the physical space—that could View Details

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Over the last decade, technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix have pioneered data-driven research and development processes centered on massive experimentation. However, as companies increase the breadth and scale of their experiments to millions of... View Details

22 Jul 2019
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How to Be a Digital Platform Leader

century? Today, the world’s largest taxi company (Uber) owns no cars; the world’s largest provider of accommodations (Airbnb) owns no real estate; and the world’s largest retailer (Alibaba) owns no inventory. Modern platform thinking has... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

September 2013 (Revised August 2015)
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Leadership and Teaming

By: Ethan Bernstein

Small differences in the leadership of teams can have large consequences for the success of their efforts. Many initiatives fail not because of a fatal error in judgment or insufficient ideas, knowledge, motivation, or capabilities to deliver a solution. They fail... View Details

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Physical Disabilities & Learning Differences | MBA

125 cases to realize I was, in fact, dyslexic." Harvard Business School (HBS) is committed to supporting all students who report a disability by providing them with the appropriate accommodations so that they are able to fully engage in... View Details

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Accessibility - Commencement 2025

Accessibility Accessibility Harvard University provides several options for guest accessibility and accommodations – including accessible parking information, shuttle and van services, HU ceremony accommodations, and wheelchair rental... View Details

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Support for Students with Disabilities | MBA

Support for Students with Disabilities Assistance is available at HBS for students with disabilities, which may include mobility, vision, hearing, and other physical impairments or health conditions, as well as learning disabilities, attention deficit, and other... View Details

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Program Policies - HBS Online

Have questions about our policies on learning requirements, accommodations, changing your program status (selecting a later course, withdrawals, refunds, deferrals), exceptions standards, or discounts? Start here! Learning Requirements Disability View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions | Information Technology

the Learning Community? What do participants need to connect? If a participant is having trouble connecting, what can they do? Can you accommodate breakout rooms? Can you accommodate seating charts? Can a... View Details

Paul R. Andrews

Starting as a college textbook salesman in 1935, Andrews rose through the ranks of Prentice-Hall to become its CEO in 1965. During his tenure, the company produced exceptional financial returns and its distribution operations were expanded to View Details

Keywords: Publishing & Print Media