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- March 2007 (Revised October 2008)
- Case
The Vancouver 2010 Olympics
By: Anita Elberse, Catherine Anthony and Joshua Callahan
It is February 2007, exactly three years before Vancouver hosts the 2010 Winter Olympics. Judy Rogers, City Manager for the City of Vancouver and a member of the Board of Directors for Vancouver's Organizing Committee (VANOC), is keen to ensure the Games will have a...
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Keywords:
Globalized Markets and Industries;
Social Marketing;
Business and Government Relations;
Business and Stakeholder Relations;
Conflict and Resolution;
Sports;
Public Administration Industry;
Sports Industry;
Vancouver
Elberse, Anita, Catherine Anthony, and Joshua Callahan. "The Vancouver 2010 Olympics." Harvard Business School Case 507-049, March 2007. (Revised October 2008.)
- 02 Aug 2019
- News
Will there be 2020 foresight regarding America's skills dilemma?
- October 2008
- Case
Financial Crisis in Asia: 1997-1998 (Abridged)
By: Huw Pill, Rafael M. Di Tella and Jonathan Schlefer
What caused the 1997-98 Asia Crisis: Asian nations' poor economic management, international financial contagion, close "crony" relations between local politicians and capitalists? This case examines how the crisis erupted in Thailand and spread in a chain of events...
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Keywords:
Developing Countries and Economies;
Financial Crisis;
Ethics;
Financial Institutions;
Financial Management;
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms;
Business and Government Relations;
Asia
Pill, Huw, Rafael M. Di Tella, and Jonathan Schlefer. "Financial Crisis in Asia: 1997-1998 (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 709-004, October 2008.
- 11 Apr 2014
- Blog Post
HBS in San Francisco: Get a Recap on West Coast Recruiting
In March, HBS ventured to the Bay Area to host a series of recruiting and networking focused events. In response to our students’ enthusiasm towards exploring opportunities on the West Coast, HBS Career & Professional Development (CPD) hosted the first...
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MBA
the Director HBS MBA is Now a STEM-Designated Degree By: Rupal Gadhia, Managing Director, Admissions and Financial Aid 24 Jul 2024 Upcoming Events Sep 16 MBA Class Visit 16 SEP 2024 On Campus MBA Voices Blog...
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- 07 Jul 2003
- Research & Ideas
4+2 = Sustained Business Success
business wisdom as old school, we found ourselves wondering if they were right. For years we had watched new management ideas come and go, passionately embraced one year, abruptly abandoned the next. "What really works?" we...
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- October 1989
- Case
Exxon Corp.: Trouble at Valdez
Discusses the events leading to and repercussions following the 11 million gallon oil spill in Prince William Sound off the Alaskan coast. This was the largest spill in U.S. history. Examines the response to the spill by Exxon management, government agencies, and...
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Keywords:
Natural Environment;
Crisis Management;
Energy Sources;
Shipping Industry;
Energy Industry;
Alaska
Goodpaster, Kenneth E. "Exxon Corp.: Trouble at Valdez." Harvard Business School Case 390-024, October 1989.
- 09 Nov 2012
- Working Paper Summaries
Securities Litigation Risk for Foreign Companies Listed in the US
- 08 Jul 2014
- First Look
First Look: July 8
Your Customer Relationships By: Avery, Jill, Susan Fournier, and John Wittenbraker Abstract—Consumers have always had relationships with brands, but sophisticated tools for analyzing customer data are finally allowing marketing organizations to personalize and View Details
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Carmen Nobel
- 2012
- Other Unpublished Work
Managerial Control of Business Press Coverage
By: Eugene F. Soltes and David H. Solomon
The business press plays a significant role in distributing firm news to investors. We investigate the extent to which managers can influence their firm's level of coverage in newswires and newspapers. We consider three choices under managerial control: press release...
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Keywords:
Announcements;
Governance Controls;
News;
Communication Strategy;
Journalism and News Industry
Soltes, Eugene F., and David H. Solomon. "Managerial Control of Business Press Coverage." October 2012.
- 25 Aug 2014
- HBS Case
Starbucks Reinvented
untested arenas that define the company as it exists today. "This case distills 20 years of my thinking about the most important lessons of strategy, leadership, and managing in turbulence in the frame of a very relevant...
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- 08 Oct 2020
- Research & Ideas
Keep Your Weary Workers Engaged and Motivated
[This is the sixth installment in a monthly series on management issues in the time of COVID-19.] We recently asked 600 CEOs: What is keeping you awake at night during this global pandemic? A major and multifaceted concern that emerged is...
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by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams
- 20 Nov 2014
- Blog Post
An update from the Hospitality Club
the Italy Trek during spring break. Let’s see how it goes. Describe one of your greatest events last year? The New York Trek was our favorite event last year. The lineup was amazing. Our Keynote Speaker was...
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- August 2018
- Case
Christine Lagarde (A): A French Prime Minister Calls
By: Julie Battilana and Carin-Isabel Knoop
This case covers formative events and influences in Christine Lagarde’s childhood and her trajectory from studying political science and law to heading the world’s largest law firm. As she prepares to transition back to practice in 2005, the new Prime Minister of...
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Battilana, Julie, and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Christine Lagarde (A): A French Prime Minister Calls." Harvard Business School Case 419-017, August 2018.
- April 2014
- Supplement
Interview: Man Jit Singh at Sony Entertainment Television
By: Linda A. Hill and Allison J. Wigen
Contains excerpts from an interview with Man Jit Singh. Singh discusses the results of events covered in the case "Man Jit Singh at Sony Entertainment Television," including his decision to begin evaluating employees on values as well as performance.
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Keywords:
Performance Appraisals;
Leading Change;
Leadership;
Emerging Markets;
Organizational Culture;
Performance Evaluation;
Groups and Teams;
Change Management;
Media and Broadcasting Industry;
India
Hill, Linda A., and Allison J. Wigen. "Interview: Man Jit Singh at Sony Entertainment Television." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 414-708, April 2014.
- February 2021 (Revised April 2024)
- Case
Shopify: The Conquest for Chinese E-Commerce
By: Jeffrey F. Rayport, Avani Patel, Samantha Lin and Ariel Yang
In mid-2020, Tobias Lütke, CEO of Shopify, faced a critical decision on how to time potential expansion into the China market. Over the prior 15 years, his Canadian software-as-a-service company had grown from a small e-commerce solutions provider to a full service...
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Keywords:
Timing;
Corporate Entrepreneurship;
Service Operations;
Business Model;
Organizational Design;
Change Management;
Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues;
Global Strategy;
Health Pandemics;
Growth Management;
Marketing Strategy;
Digital Platforms;
Alliances;
Partners and Partnerships;
Opportunities;
Internet and the Web;
E-commerce;
United States;
Canada;
China
- May 1994 (Revised November 1995)
- Case
Shawmut National Corporation's Merger with Bank of Boston Corporation (A)
By: Benjamin C. Esty
Presents the merger negotiations between Bank of Boston (BOB) and Shawmut National Corp. (SNC), two of the country's largest bank holding companies and requires students to value BOB's current offer for SNC. Provides an overview of recent events and trends in the...
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Keywords:
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Banks and Banking;
Ethics;
Negotiation;
Valuation;
Management;
Banking Industry;
United States
Esty, Benjamin C. "Shawmut National Corporation's Merger with Bank of Boston Corporation (A)." Harvard Business School Case 294-119, May 1994. (Revised November 1995.)
- 18 Apr 2011
- Research & Ideas
It’s Not Nagging: Why Persistent, Redundant Communication Works
information daily, the repeated communications seemed puzzling to Neeley, at least at first. The researchers moved forward to investigate what sort of events triggered managers to deploy multiple messages....
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by Kim Girard
- November 1993
- Supplement
Erik Peterson (C)
By: John J. Gabarro
Describes the outcome of Erik Peterson's one-day meeting with his superior and the events of the subsequent day's meeting with the president and vice president of operations of the parent company. Students should have read the (A) and (B) cases. The (C) case may be...
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Keywords:
Conferences;
Leadership;
Management;
Product Launch;
Operations;
Outcome or Result;
Problems and Challenges
Gabarro, John J. "Erik Peterson (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 494-007, November 1993.
- Program
Program for Leadership Development
strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226. Application Review To...
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