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- Chapter
Government Regulation of Business
By: R. H.K. Vietor
Vietor, R. H.K. "Government Regulation of Business." In Cambridge Economic History of the United States. 3 vols. Edited by S. L. Engerman and R. E. Gallman. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000.
- February 2023 (Revised February 2024)
- Case
Doing Business in Bangkok, Thailand
By: Leonard A. Schlesinger and Billy Chan
Known as the “land of smiles” and the “Detroit of the East,” Thailand, with its geographical location at the heart of Asia, has attracted visitors and businesses from all over the world. This case serves as a guide that provides an overview of the history, political... View Details
- Research Summary
Financing New Business Formation
By: Paul A. Gompers
New business creation has become a potent force for economicdevelopment in the United States. Prior to 1980, large firms created the majority of new jobs in the American economy. While considerable debate rages over whether small firms are the source of recent job... View Details
- 12 Feb 2001
- Research & Ideas
John Irving’s Lessons for Business
solitary pursuit of writing, not jockeying for advancement in a business organization. Even so, according to HBS professor Teresa Amabile, a good look at Irving's life to date reveals fascinating lessons on how to think about the notion... View Details
Keywords: by Mallory Stark & Martha Lagace
- 28 Jul 2009
- Research Event
Business Summit: Real Estate
Editor's Note: This is a summary of an HBS Business Summit presentation. View a full summary and video of the event on the HBS Centennial Web site linked below. Date of Event: October 14, 2008 Moderator: Howard H. Stevenson, HBS Faculty... View Details
- 03 May 2004
- Research & Ideas
Business History around the World
While many history departments of American universities prefer to keep business as a separate discipline, HBS entrepreneurship professor Geoffrey Jones encourages the examination of history as a way to better understand contemporary... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- Research Summary
Business Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
By: Dutch Leonard
This project focuses on how business leaders can be most effective at creating better social outcomes and vibrant, successful businesses at the same time. What forms of leadership -- and in what venues (in the community, in the corporation, in politics, ...) -- turn... View Details
- Research Summary
Computer-assisted work and business scalability
My dissertation investigates how computer-assisted work (CAW) contributes to the ability of organizations to grow efficiently. Using survey data from over two hundred small wealth management firms, I analyze the relationships between CAW, growth aspirations, product... View Details
- June 1997
- Background Note
The Normative Foundations of Business
What is the appropriate role for business to play in a capitalist society? In analyzing responses to this question, this note distinguishes two separate dimensions. The first involves the distinctive objective of business as a social institution, considers the pros and... View Details
Dees, J. Gregory, and Jaan Elias. "The Normative Foundations of Business." Harvard Business School Background Note 897-012, June 1997.
- Research Summary
The Legitimacy of Business
By: George C. Lodge
This was a paper presented at the Philosophy of Management Conference in July of 2004 at St. Anne's College, Oxford University. "Legitimacy of Business" was also published in the Philosophy of Management. View Details
- 2000
- Book
Business Analysis and Valuation
By: Paul M. Healy, Krishna G. Palepu and Victor L. Bernard
Healy, Paul M., Krishna G. Palepu, and Victor L. Bernard. Business Analysis and Valuation. 2nd ed. South-Western College Publishing, 2000.
- 2006
- Chapter
Engaging Business with Nonprofits
By: Alison Louie and Arthur C. Brooks
Louie, Alison, and Arthur C. Brooks. "Engaging Business with Nonprofits." In Wise Decision-making in Uncertain Times: Using Nonprofit Resources Effectively, edited by Dennis R. Young, 191–204. New York: Foundation Center, 2006.
- January – February 2011
- Article
How to Design a Winning Business Model
By: Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Joan E. Ricart
Most executives believe that competing through business models is critical for success, but few have come to grips with how best to do so. One common mistake is enterprises' unwavering focus on creating innovative models and evaluating their efficacy in standalone... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Design; Strength and Weakness; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage
Casadesus-Masanell, Ramon, and Joan E. Ricart. "How to Design a Winning Business Model." Harvard Business Review 89, nos. 1-2 (January–February 2011): 100–107.
- November 2007 (Revised September 2010)
- Background Note
The Rong Family: A Chinese Business History
By: Elisabeth Koll
Provides the complex historical background to understanding the development of family businesses in China from the late 19th century to the present. Using the example of the Rong family, China's most prominent industrialist family in pre-1949 China, analyzes the... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Business History; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Structure; Alliances; Business and Government Relations; Social and Collaborative Networks; China
Koll, Elisabeth. "The Rong Family: A Chinese Business History." Harvard Business School Background Note 308-066, November 2007. (Revised September 2010.)
- 14 Nov 2011
- Research & Ideas
Creating a Global Business Code
The turn of the 21st century has been laden with high-profile corporate scandals, prompting widespread concern about the standards of conduct followed by big business. Intrigued by the complexity of managing corporate behavior in a global context, three Harvard View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- August 2006 (Revised July 2007)
- Background Note
Governance of the Family Business
By: John A. Davis
Reviews the ways to achieve governance of the family business. Points out the importance of plans (e.g., strategic plans), statements (e.g., mission statements), policies, rules, and agreements to the governance process. Discusses the roles of three structures in... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Corporate Governance; Governing and Advisory Boards; Management Teams; Mission and Purpose
Davis, John A. "Governance of the Family Business." Harvard Business School Background Note 807-022, August 2006. (Revised July 2007.)
- November 2000 (Revised June 2001)
- Case
Ventro: Builder of B2B Businesses
By: Lynda M. Applegate and Meredith Collura
Enables a thorough analysis of Ventro (formerly known as Chemdex), which builds and operates multiple B2B marketplace companies. Examines Ventro's business model and strategy as well as the company's operating, technical, and management expertise. Part of the... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Entrepreneurship; Technological Innovation; Management; Business or Company Management; SWOT Analysis; Organizational Structure; Business Strategy; Information Technology Industry; Service Industry
Applegate, Lynda M., and Meredith Collura. "Ventro: Builder of B2B Businesses." Harvard Business School Case 801-042, November 2000. (Revised June 2001.)
- September 2010 (Revised January 2016)
- Case
Grameen Danone Foods Ltd., a Social Business
By: V. Kasturi Rangan and Katharine Lee
Grameen Danone is a joint venture between the Grameen Group (a sister company of Grameen Bank) and Groupe Danone, a $2 billion (revenues) French food company. The company's goal was to provide nutritional yogurt (brand name Shoktidoi) for the nearly 50 million... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Social Entrepreneurship; Food; Distribution; Supply Chain Management; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Food and Beverage Industry; Bangladesh; France
Rangan, V. Kasturi, and Katharine Lee. "Grameen Danone Foods Ltd., a Social Business." Harvard Business School Case 511-025, September 2010. (Revised January 2016.)