Deal - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Jan 2008
News

Anand G. Mahindra, MBA 1981

has also made the most of joint ventures, initially a 1993 deal that enabled Ford to manufacture and market the Escort in India. “We were then making open-top Jeeps and didn’t have a clue how to make a mass-market car,” he says. “Thanks... View Details

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

The Intellectual Underpinnings of Entrepreneurial Management

essential prerequisites for entrepreneurship. But in recent years, increasing numbers of scholars (including Howard Stevenson) follow Schumpeter's lead in arguing that most entrepreneurs bear risk only grudgingly. Instead, these scholars argue, entrepreneurs attempt to... View Details

Keywords: by Howard H. Stevenson & Teresa M. Amabile

15 Oct 2024
News

Ratan Tata, Visionary Business Leader, Dies at 86

that Tata Hall bears his name and serves as an inspiration to students and participants from around the world.” When the gift was announced in 2010, Tata said: “I owe a great deal to Harvard Business School, and it’s a pleasure and a... View Details

05 May 2016
Blog Post

Being a Student Mom at HBS

the topic of motherhood into my studies. My classmate Carina Rutgers and I had the opportunity to turn this into an independent project on motherhood at HBS that was supervised by Professor Frances X. Frei. The project hinged on the consideration that in our... View Details

01 Dec 2009
News

Broad Range of Interests Among Nine New Faculty

responsibilities,” she explains. “So to say to students ‘We have a carbon crisis, what can managers do about it?’ will be interesting.” “I’m delighted to be at Harvard. There’s a great deal of interest in these issues, and the question of... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

01 Mar 2009
News

Repurposing Leaders to Attack Social Problems

will complement the skills and wisdom the fellows acquired during their “first” careers in the public and private sectors. “People who have accomplished a great deal during their careers are uniquely suited to lead and to envision... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

24 Oct 2013
News

Engineering a More Secure World

generally really want to help you, but they don't know how," Harris says. "It's pretty easy to get help if you can be specific about what you're looking for." He bought CSECO in 2006. Seven years later, another deal might now be on the... View Details

Keywords: Francis Storrs; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Mar 2005
News

Facing Ambiguity

experience with Vioxx, which opened up a great deal of introspection about their own industry,” says Roberto. “There was much discussion around the issue of accountability.” When gleaning lessons from Columbia and other disasters, notes... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Space Research and Technology; Government

01 Dec 2004
News

Finding a Balance

deals with ethics, governance, and legal issues. “At that point the case changed to focus on tensions between pricing as a reward for investment in R&D versus making a product available to poor people who will die without it,” says... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

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Making Markets

Focused on startups/early stage companies & investors. Includes deal info, news, and research/analysis. Factiva Search for news on incumbents. Advanced search tips for using Factiva: Use Boolean operators AND/OR:... View Details

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Private companies: fast growing | Baker Library

industry, geography, etc. Under Company Details > Company Statistics , you can add Year Founded (relatively recent) and Total Amount Raised (mm) to identify young companies who have received significant amounts of funding. Create a list using Preqin : Go to Search for... View Details

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1.2 General Statement of Conduct | MBA

Harvard community; appropriate judgment in responding to unethical, unprofessional or dangerous behavior on the part of others; respecting and respectful behavior regarding the privacy of all members of the Harvard community; and maintaining appropriate boundaries when... View Details

20 Apr 2016
Research & Ideas

When CEOs Become Activists

discussion about racial equality by having baristas write ‘Race Together’ on coffee cups.” And when chicken chain Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy spoke out against gay marriage in 2012, his statements sparked a great deal of backlash and... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Technology; Publishing

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Global Entrepreneurship - Course Catalog

deal with talent shortages in certain specialized fields while harnessing the potential of a young and eager workforce. Moreover, cultural nuances and language barriers can impact team dynamics, requiring entrepreneurs to cultivate a deep... View Details

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Courses by Faculty - Course Catalog

Innovation Hub General Management January 2026 J 3.0 James Sebenius Advanced Negotiation: Great Dealmakers, Diplomats, and Deals Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Spring 2026 Q3Q4 3.0 Negotiation and Diplomacy Negotiation,... View Details

14 Jul 2015
First Look

First Look: July 14, 2015

Production and the Design of Supporting Institutions By: Boudreau, Kevin J., and Karim R. Lakhani Abstract—No abstract available. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=49361 May-June 2015 European Business Review Big Data: Big View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

27 Feb 2013
Research & Ideas

Sidetracked: Why Can’t We Stick to the Plan?

thrilled, but his euphoria over getting such a good deal was short-lived. By the time we got back to our car, Greg said he couldn't help but feel a bit fake while wearing the watch. Ironi¬cally, this was exactly the opposite of our... View Details

01 Oct 2001
News

Helping Hands for HBS

involvement with the School, an effort that is a microcosm of the broad participation of HBS alumni throughout society in general. In the late 1970s, Mary Lindley Burton, a consultant in career strategy, was asked if she would help advise HBS graduates View Details