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26 Mar 2013
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First Look: March 26

managers have responsibilities to the system itself, and, in particular, should these responsibilities shape their behavior when they are attempting to structure those institutions of capitalism that are... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

Possibilities Frontier, and Trade Free E-Book How to Be a Purpose-Driven, Global Business Professional This guide will equip you with the skills needed to define your purpose, make the case for corporate social responsibility to internal... View Details

20 Aug 2013
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First Look: August 20

Publications August 2013 Marketing Science Do Bonuses Enhance Sales Productivity? A Dynamic Structural Analysis of Bonus-Based Compensation Plans By: Chung, Doug J., Thomas Steenburgh, and K. Sudhir Abstract—We estimate a dynamic structural model of sales force View Details

Keywords: Anna Secino

12 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

When Design Enables Discrimination: Learning from Anti-Asian Bias on Airbnb

consequence of the “scapegoating” that can happen whenever a crisis gets blamed on a particular group. The most troubling aspect of the phenomenon, Luca says, is that the discrimination could have to some extent been avoided if the View Details

Keywords: by Pamela Reynolds; Technology; Travel

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HBS - Financials | Supplemental Financial Information

and to that end HBS has begun to shift toward software-as-a-service platforms rather than custom-developed applications. The School also is moving toward greater use of third-party IT service providers and transitioning IT applications to... View Details

21 May 2021
Blog Post

Alumni Spotlight: Cissy Chen (MBA 2019)

throughout the region. I’m a huge believer in responsible capitalism and hope I can become one of the people who can push this forward. The "Reimagining Capitalism" course convinced me that business leaders have a View Details

10 Jan 2022
Research & Ideas

How to Get Companies to Make Investments That Benefit Everyone

behavior. In fact, the code responsible for creating many consumer electronics is widely available and is often used as a springboard for developers to further innovate, sharing ideas and crafting new products for all to use. Everyone... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

26 Jun 2018
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New Research and Ideas, June 26, 2018

Political Influence of Voters' Interests on SEC Enforcement By: Heese, Jonas Abstract—I examine whether political influence as a response to voters’ interest in employment levels is reflected in the enforcement actions of the Securities... View Details

Keywords: Dina Gerdeman

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Alumni Career Guide - Alumni

Guide? Serving as an Alumni Career Guide is a great opportunity to interact with students and reconnect with HBS. Additionally, you can add "HBS Career Guide" to LinkedIn or your resume to indicate that you are actively helping to expand knowledge of your industry.... View Details

07 Apr 2020
Research & Ideas

What Customers Need to Hear from You During the COVID Crisis

not just to the company, but also to people around the globe. At the same time, managers at other global brands were similarly considering their brands’ response to the COVID-19 crisis. Nike chose to twist its consumers’ athletic... View Details

Keywords: by Jill Avery and Richard Edelman

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platform businesses like Airbnb should bear responsibility for guests facing racial discrimination from hosts. Several Black classmates shared their personal encounters of being denied rides or verbally... View Details

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Sustainable Investing Course | HBS Online

into investment analysis. Highlights Climate-Related Risks and Responses Generate Capital Show Hide Details Concepts The Era of Climate Change Asset Allocation Amid the Climate Crisis Funding and Scaling Up Climate Innovation Featured... View Details

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Industry Information - Alumni

current awareness and perspectives on business and policy challenges and trends in the banking industry. International Banking Library The International Banking Library is a web-based platform for the exchange of research on cross-border... View Details

03 Nov 2023
News

Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum

Clubs News Clubs News Global Networking Night 2023 Another successful Global Networking Night (GNN) is in the books, after alumni around the world held nearly 60 separate events on October 25. The annual GNN features alumni gatherings—some in person, some... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Sustainable Business Strategy Course | HBS Online

Identify strategic opportunities and articulate the business case for sustainability to achieve corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals within your or your clients' organization. "I now have a better understanding of sustainability... View Details

08 Feb 2017
Blog Post

How I Chose My HBS Recommenders

platform to explore future career options. The summer after RC year is an (almost) risk-free opportunity to experiment with career options that one is interested in, but is unsure about. I chose to work for a startup in San Francisco,... View Details

25 Aug 2003
Research & Ideas

Why IT Does Matter

advantage. As a result, he said, companies should rethink how much they pay for IT given this reduced return on investment. HBR received a large number of positive and critical responses to Carr's piece including a letter we offer here... View Details

Keywords: by F. Warren McFarlan & Richard L. Nolan

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Launching Tech Ventures | HBS Online

Startupland Racial Bias in Startupland Ethical Considerations in Startupland Featured Exercises Classify VC questions and craft responses to minimize the effect of gender biases Create an impact statement summarizing how you hope to... View Details

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Disruptive Innovation Online Course | HBS Online

Learner types an answer in the discussion board in response to a peer's question Immerse yourself in real-world, case-based examples brought to life by industry-leading experts from companies like WR Hambrecht & Co., Google, EMC, and... View Details

12 Nov 2021
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Alumni Business Leaders on Confronting the Climate Change Challenge

question: The data and analysis in the latest IPCC report amplified the reality that climate change is widespread, rapidly intensifying, and attributable to human activity. It also signaled both a responsibility and a real opportunity to... View Details

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