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Robert C. Merton
Robert C. Merton is the School of Management Distinguished Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Merton is University Professor Emeritus at Harvard University and was the George Fisher Baker Professor of... View Details
- 17 Jan 2024
- HBS Case
Psychological Pricing Tactics to Fight the Inflation Blues
is the most appealing and at the same time the most profitable for the company,” Ofek says. Companies can also use tiered pricing to attract different groups of customers, in which case they need to clearly differentiate the offerings in... View Details
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Disruptive Innovation
Implementing a strategy of low-cost positioning Scaling fast to take advantage of network effects Outsourcing activities that are not your current core competence Sourcing new leaders from inside the firm Expand your personal and... View Details
- 14 Feb 2011
- Research & Ideas
Clay Christensen’s Milkshake Marketing
from here to there as fast as possible. Disney does the job of providing warm, safe, fantasy vacations for families. OnStar provides peace of mind. Procter & Gamble's product success rate rose dramatically when the company started... View Details
- 13 Feb 2007
- First Look
First Look: February 13, 2007
Working PapersAdding Bricks to Clicks: The Effects of Store Openings on Sales through Direct Channels Authors:Jill Avery, Mary Caravella, John Deighton, and Thomas Steenburgh Abstract We assess the effect of opening physical retail... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 20 Nov 2012
- First Look
First Look: November 20
Movement to Reduce Obesity in Texas Jose B. Alvarez, Jason Riis, and Walter J. SalmonHarvard Business School Case 512-034 In January 2012, H-E-B Grocery Co., a private retail chain with stores located in Texas and Mexico, was introducing... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 06 Jul 2021
- Blog Post
The MS/MBA Technology Showcase: A Celebration of Our Startups
progress. It was an honor to present to the group my own startup focused on a problem I've been passionate about solving since before HBS. My undergraduate experience at UCLA was built around the premise that I would become a doctor. At... View Details
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PLD Module 5
Summary The Program for Leadership Development (PLD) put you on the fast track to leadership. In PLD Module 5, you have the rare opportunity to build on that momentum, continue to expand your leadership skills, and earn lifelong HBS... View Details
- 09 Apr 2024
- Book
Why Work Rituals Bring Teams Together and Create More Meaning
can’t relax. However, researchers have suggested that a familiar pattern can help to stop our anxiety from spinning out of control, Norton says. Using rituals to bring colleagues together In one experiment, Norton and colleagues brought a View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
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Placement - Doctoral
Organizational Behavior, 2021 Placement: Harvard Business School Dissertation: Sanctioned Radicals: A comparative study of gender and race employee resource groups in tech Advisors: Robin J. Ely (Chair), Lakshmi Ramarajan , and Michele... View Details
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Value-Based Health Care - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
HBS ISC Health Care Health Care Value-Based Health Care Health Care Courses Fast Facts Value-Based Health Care Value-Based Health Care Cases & Teaching Notes Key Concepts Key Stakeholders Publications Team Work With Us Presentations... View Details
- 03 Apr 2007
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First Look: April 3, 2007
group had generated. These ranged from stabilizing the company's current carbon emissions to complete carbon neutrality. The UBS Corporate Responsibility Committee would meet early next week. Suter wondered which option he should support.... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
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Overview
I am a field researcher studying the relational nature of work. Organizations are inherently social institutions and provide myriad opportunities for relationship formation. My work begins with the simple insight that all relationships are not equal: interpersonal... View Details
Keywords: Prosocial Motivation; Feedback; Personal Development; Needs; Organizational Design; Performance Productivity; Social and Collaborative Networks; Networks; Groups and Teams; Family and Family Relationships; Food and Beverage Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Consulting Industry; Consumer Products Industry
- 15 Mar 2024
- HBS Case
Let's Talk: Why It's Time to Stop Avoiding Taboo Topics at Work
number one reason is because employers are worried that women in this age group are going to go on maternity leave,” says Wing. But “they can’t ask.” She advises job candidates to meet the issue head on. One way to diffuse the issue is to... View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
- 30 Sep 2014
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First Look: September 30
online retailer demonstrates that cost transparency improves sales. In particular, cost transparency led to a 44% increase in daily unit sales. This research implies that by revealing costs-typically tightly guarded secrets-marketers can... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
Ryan W. Buell
Ryan W. Buell is a Professor of Business Administration in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School. He teaches View Details
Malcolm S. Salter
Malcolm Salter has been a member of the Harvard Business School faculty since 1967. His teaching and research focus on issues of corporate strategy, organization, and governance.
In addition to teaching at HBS, he has held faculty positions at the Harvard... View Details
- 13 Jul 2016
- HBS Case
How Uber, Airbnb, and Etsy Attracted Their First 1,000 Customers
all needed cabs at the same time, and an individual might be more likely to take a chance on an unfamiliar company named Uber. In that way, the company acquired a large group of customers in one swoop. “First, they figured out how to get... View Details
- 05 Feb 2019
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New Research and Ideas, February 5, 2019
either back peaceful settlements or support warring groups and continued fighting. Attitudes toward peaceful settlement are expected to be especially obdurate for civilians who have been exposed to violence. In a survey of 1,120 Syrian... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- May 1990 (Revised August 1990)
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Campbell Soup Co.
Describes the engineering effort at Campbell Soup Co. to develop a microwavable package and product for the growing convenience segment. Focuses on the role of engineering services in developing the production process, acquiring and installing equipment, and getting... View Details
Keywords: Product Development; Production; Engineering; Strategy; Business Processes; Innovation and Management; Planning; Competitive Advantage; Retail Industry; Retail Industry
Wheelwright, Steven C. "Campbell Soup Co." Harvard Business School Case 690-051, May 1990. (Revised August 1990.)