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- 02 Feb 2007
- What Do You Think?
Is There Too Little “Know Why” In Business?
become centered around maximizing profits rather than maximizing on the Purpose." Neil Olonoff argued that the concept of purpose put forth by Nikos Mourkogiannis in his book is too impersonal. He pointed out that "Michael... View Details
Keywords: by Jim Heskett
- 31 Oct 2004
- What Do You Think?
Should the Wisdom of Crowds Influence Our Thinking About Leadership?
how such change is best achieved? Does it suggest one more reason why we should put aside the concept of the imperial leader whose wisdom is questioned only at one's risk? What does it say about the need for leadership behaviors that... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 27 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
The Coffee Economy That Bloomed Out of Nowhere
such a rich trove of information." Lurtz's research has revealed a patchwork of entrepreneurial effort that contradicted common conceptions about agriculture and commerce in that era. Much credit for the expansion of Mexican export crops... View Details
- 25 Nov 2013
- Research & Ideas
Hiding From Managers Can Increase Your Productivity
attention and sometimes it wouldn't." Bernstein elaborates on this concept in the paper "Seeing Too Much: Too Much in Sight or Too Little Insight?" The paper was chosen for inclusion in the Academy of Management's Best... View Details
- 13 Jun 2005
- Research & Ideas
From Turf Wars to Learning Curves: How Hospitals Adopt New Technology
technical problem, adoption was more problematic. But where the surgeon framed the challenge as one of organizational learning, we saw much more success with adoption. Psychological safety, a concept originally developed by one of our... View Details
- 24 Mar 2002
- Research & Ideas
The Trick of Balancing Business and Government
creation of jobs and attracting investment, said Bruce Bolnick, a fellow in Development at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. However, he did not agree that business should have a free hand in directly influencing grand economic decisions in African countries.... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 22 Jul 2008
- First Look
First Look: July 22, 2008
Services (revised) Authors:Robert S. Huckman, Bradley R. Staats, and David M. Upton Abstract Much of the literature on team learning views experience as a unidimensional concept captured by the cumulative production volume of, or the... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 15 Dec 2009
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 15, 2009
competitive situations there is a one-to-one mapping between strategy and business model, which makes it difficult to separate the two notions. We show that the concepts of strategy and business model differ when there are important... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 17 Jul 2012
- First Look
First Look: July 17
Christianity-monotheistic religions whose adherents have so often clashed-the potential unifying power of this conception has attracted a remarkable range of supporters from around the world as well as considerable media interest. From a... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Mar 2009
- First Look
First Look: March 10, 2009
institutions and concepts by showing where they came from. What is money? What do banks do? What's the difference between a stock and a bond? Why buy insurance or real estate? And how exactly do hedge funds make (and lose) money? This is... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 09 Nov 2006
- Research & Ideas
Andy Grove: A Biographer’s Tale
management books, all highly regarded. In Only the Paranoid Survive he has this concept of the strategic inflection point. What is that all about? A: Let me once again back up for a moment if you'll permit me and say something about his... View Details
- 22 Oct 2014
- Research & Ideas
An Economic Principle For Us All: Comparative Advantage
great principles in economics: the concept of comparative advantage and how it influences everything from nations to house painters. —Sean Silverthorne book excerpt A Brief Aside On The Theory Of Comparative Advantage From A Concise Guide... View Details
Keywords: Re: David A. Moss
- 27 Jun 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, June 27
case:https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/717469-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 817-027 Hyperloop One This case explores the attempt of Shervin Pishevar, a prominent Silicon Valley investor, to shepherd hyperloop, a futuristic pod-in-tube transportation... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Feb 2016
- First Look
February 9, 2016
could a small brand compete against a company that had captured the hearts and minds of consumers? Which brand-positioning concept should Paez choose to best capture consumers' attention and interest and compete against TOMS? How would... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Oct 2015
- First Look
October 20, 2015
comfortable with the concepts of correlation and causation. This background note provides an overview of correlation and causation using examples and explains why the former does not imply the latter. It also describes several methods for... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 May 2014
- First Look
First Look: May 20
likely to perform effectively those functions. We describe the concept of integrated reporting and why integrated reporting could be a superior mechanism to perform these functions. Moreover, we discuss, through a series of case studies,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 16 Nov 2010
- First Look
First Look: November 16, 2010
case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/510053-PDF-ENG Family Corporate Governance: A Brief Literature Review Lena G. Goldberg and David KironHarvard Business School Note 311-055 This note discusses competing theories of governance in family owned firms and focuses... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 21 Oct 2008
- First Look
First Look: October 21, 2008
exercise is meant to help students take strategy concepts learned and adapt/apply them to their organizations. Purchase this exercise: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=708494 View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 01 Apr 2008
- First Look
First Look: April 1, 2008
engagement. This case describes the concept and described its implementation and early challenges. Purchase this case: http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=308010 Studio Moderna—A Venture in Eastern Europe... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 26 Sep 2006
- First Look
First Look: September 26, 2006
http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/b01/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=706504 Improving Performance: Boat Building Exercise Harvard Business School Exercise 606-147 Provides a framework for team problem solving and process improvement following View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne