Evaluation - Publications - Faculty & Research

16 Jun 2023
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Improve Decision-Making in Hiring: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

candidate success is evaluated with different perspectives. Another way to standardize the interview process is to include work sample tests. This concept is like a case-based interview in which candidates are asked to solve a problem... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

08 Dec 2008
Research & Ideas

Thinking Twice About Supply-Chain Layoffs

one-standard-deviation increase in store labor brought about a 10 percent increase in profit margin. These findings ran contrary to the thinking of store managers that Ton interviewed. They consistently identified service quality as a top indicator of store... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Retail

09 Jul 2019
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Solving the Complexities of the Biotechnology Industry

combination of Harvard’s new MS/MBA Biotechnology: Life Sciences Program. This combination will enable graduates to analyze the biotechnology and life science problems with a better perspective, one that allows them to evaluate any... View Details

01 Oct 1999
News

HBS Clubs Help Nonprofits Succeed

become financially self-reliant, created a business plan for the Rainforest Action Network, evaluated public television station KQED's external communications, and are devising a long-term strategic plan for the American Lung Association,... View Details

01 Dec 2010
News

Money and Markets Dominate New Course Offerings

anticipate using financial statements to evaluate and pursue opportunities in global commerce and finance. Competing Globally is designed for those who will work as managers, analysts, or consultants to corporations that operate in... View Details

Keywords: curriculum

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Benjamin Story

stakeholders," says Ben. "But at the same time, we were creating a design tool for review sessions. In the past, the fine-tuning would come after construction, which made changes very expensive. With virtual reality, however, you can View Details

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Akshay Ghulati

his summer internship, Akshay will join the Parthenon Group in London to consult in private equity firms as they conduct due diligence. "As a potential entrepreneur – one of my long-term goals – I want to be able to evaluate the... View Details

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Africa: research, news, analysis

original and curated content on private capital investment in Africa; Includes information useful for sourcing, evaluating and executing private equity, infrastructure and venture capital transactions in Africa. (Full Access should be... View Details

01 Dec 1998
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New Releases

measuring and evaluating performance in the firm; and a system for rewarding and punishing individuals for their performance. The theory presented in this work, Jensen believes, promises a major competitive advantage to managers who are... View Details

01 Jun 2005
News

When No News Isn’t Good News

want to ask several respected colleagues to serve as an informal “advisory board.” Whatever format you choose, says McKay, keep the following points in mind: If you aren’t receiving any feedback on your performance, it doesn’t mean everything is fine. Asking for View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; career consulting; career advice

27 Apr 2021
Research & Ideas

New Research: Surviving Bankruptcy, Useful Economics, and Retirement

workplace. Across six studies, we found convergent evidence that emotional acknowledgment led to greater perceptions of costliness, and in turn, to higher evaluations of trust.” Working Papers Deregulation, Market Power, and Prices:... View Details

02 Jul 2014
Blog Post

Connecting Fashion & Technology at Kate Spade

work on these specialized categories and to increase our sales and profitability while leading the day to day operations. Currently we are evaluating existing business, researching new and relevant product categories, distribution, and... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Consumer Products / Retail

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Real Property - Course Catalog

sale—there are opportunities to create value and build wealth. Educational Objectives The course prepares students to: Analyze different asset classes and phases of the property cycle Evaluate uncertainty across people, projects, capital... View Details

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Launching Global Ventures - Course Catalog

Students will acquire frameworks to enable them: Analyze strategic gains and tradeoffs from globalization Balance scale and location-specificity Evaluate and maximize the value of strategic international partnerships Cultivate powerful... View Details

February 2008 (Revised May 2008)
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Lincoln Financial Group (A)

Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) reorganizes its business in order to improve customer intimacy. However, to implement the strategy, they need to effect significant changes in the skills of their salespeople. This case series straddles human resource management, corporate... View Details

Keywords: Competency and Skills; Customer Relationship Management; Training; Selection and Staffing; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Performance Evaluation; Sales; Corporate Strategy

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August 2005 (Revised April 2007)
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DICOM Group plc and Captiva Software Corp.

By: Paul M. Healy

Compares two companies in the information capture software industry. Asks students to analyze and compare the performance of two companies (one in the United Kingdom and the other in the United States) from the perspective of a buy-side analyst reporting to the manager... View Details

Keywords: History; Financial Management; Environmental Accounting; Activity Based Costing and Management; Financial Reporting; Performance; Performance Evaluation; Financial Statements; Economic Growth; Fair Value Accounting; Information Industry; Computer Industry; United Kingdom; United States

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31 Jul 2012
First Look

First Look: July 31

comes with Society membership. Putting the final touches on the position and its reporting arrangements has led to significant debate within the organization, and Fahey is torn about how to proceed. Purchase this case:http://hbr.org/search/312120-PDF-ENG A.P. Moller -... View Details

Keywords: Carmen Nobel

11 Feb 2021
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Ali Evans (MBA 2019)

technology companies. I spend most of my time focused on sourcing, evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in the healthcare technology sector. Additionally, I serve on the board of directors of some of our portfolio... View Details

05 Apr 2016
First Look

April 5, 2016

for your acquisition, find and evaluate the right prospects, avoid the pitfalls that could derail your search, understand why a "dull" business might be the best investment, negotiate a potential deal with the seller, and avoid... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthlorne

01 Jun 2025
News

Navigating Uncertainty: Dean Datar on HBS’s Path Forward

other resources like HBS Online both to offer in-person learning experiences and to build community. Similarly, in the Doctoral Programs (and in conjunction with the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences), we’ll evaluate how best to... View Details

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