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Impact Stories | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
Filter Results: (52) Submit People Alumni Executive Education Faculty MBA Students Topics Business for Social Impact Impact Investing K-12 Education Nonprofit Strategy & Governance Public Sector Social... View Details
- January 2007 (Revised October 2007)
- Case
The Omidyar-Tufts Microfinance Fund: Striving to Reshape the Social Enterprise Capital Markets
By: Michael Chu and Jean Hazell
Seeking to impact global poverty and philanthropy, eBay founder Pierre Omidyar donates $100 million to Tufts University for a trust restricted to investment in microfinance. Explores the origins of the initiative, the perspectives and objectives of the various parties... View Details
Keywords: Capital Markets; Microfinance; Investment Funds; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Emerging Markets; Social Enterprise; Financial Services Industry
Chu, Michael, and Jean Hazell. "The Omidyar-Tufts Microfinance Fund: Striving to Reshape the Social Enterprise Capital Markets." Harvard Business School Case 307-078, January 2007. (Revised October 2007.)
- 01 Jun 1998
- News
HBS Forum: Business Leadership in the Social Sector
The role of business in improving public education, reducing welfare dependency, and revitalizing urban areas was the subject of a stimulating forum held at HBS on April 6-8. The conference, titled "Business Leadership in the Social... View Details
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Shared Value Initiative - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
Delivery Project The Institute for Cancer Care Innovation MOC Network ICIC U.S. Cluster Mapping Project U.S. Competitiveness Project FSG Shared Value Initiative Social Progress Imperative AllWorld Network... View Details
- October 2, 2000
- Article
Interests, Value and the Art of the Best Deal
By: James K. Sebenius and David A. Lax
Sebenius, James K., and David A. Lax. "Interests, Value and the Art of the Best Deal." Mastering Management, Part One, Supplement to the Financial Times Financial Times (October 2, 2000), 6–7. (Reprinted in Pickford, James, ed., Mastering Management 2.0, London: Prentice-Hall, pp. 281-5.)
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HBS OnBoard | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
synchronous sessions with a combination of HBS faculty, social impact practitioners, and alumni to discuss cross-sector topics. Each session will be interactive with opportunities to collaborate with other HBS alumni on problem solving,... View Details
- 2022
- Working Paper
Consumer Demand with Social Influences: Evidence from an E-Commerce Platform
By: El Hadi Caoui, Chiara Farronato, John J. Horton and Robert Schultz
For some kinds of goods, rarity itself is valued. "Fashionable'" goods are demanded in part because they are unique. In this paper, we explore the economics of rare goods using auctions of limited-edition shoes held by an e-commerce platform. We model endogenous entry... View Details
Caoui, El Hadi, Chiara Farronato, John J. Horton, and Robert Schultz. "Consumer Demand with Social Influences: Evidence from an E-Commerce Platform." NBER Working Paper Series, No. 30351, August 2022.
- 09 Apr 2020
- Research & Ideas
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Increase Their Investment Impact
Both impact investing and traditional philanthropy are on the rise after the decade-long economic boom following the Great Recession. But when does an impact investment make a bigger difference than a grant? The question is far more complicated than simply evaluating... View Details
Keywords: by Rachel Layne
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Faculty & Research | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
teaching, research and engagement with practitioners and alumni, we are critically examining questions such as: What is the purpose of investing for impact? What return profiles are realistic? How do different strategies actually create View Details
- 28 Jun 2021
Spark: Social Enterprise and Public Entrepreneurship @ HBS
Be a part of the spark for creating social value and social change. Join Social Enterprise Initiative Director Rob Zeaske (MBA 2002) and... View Details
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Artful Leadership | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
what to do differently, and moving to implementation.” To that end, Hodges has already made a point of bringing other MBAs on board, hosting both a Social Enterprise Summer Fellow and an HBS Leadership Fellow . “I love giving students and... View Details
- Forthcoming
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Comparing the Value of Perceived Human Versus AI-Generated Empathy
By: Matan Rubin, Joanna Z. Li, Federico Zimmerman, Desmond C. Ong, Amit Goldenberg and Anat Perry
Artificial intelligence (AI) and specifically large language models demonstrate remarkable social–emotional abilities, which may improve human–AI interactions and AI’s emotional support capabilities. However, it remains unclear whether empathy, encompassing... View Details
Rubin, Matan, Joanna Z. Li, Federico Zimmerman, Desmond C. Ong, Amit Goldenberg, and Anat Perry. "Comparing the Value of Perceived Human Versus AI-Generated Empathy." Nature Human Behaviour (forthcoming). (Pre-published online June 30, 2025.)
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How to Communicate your Organizations’ People-Centered Values - Recruiting
Insights & Advice 09 Jun 2023 How to Communicate your Organizations’ People-Centered Values Becca Carnahan Author HBS Team tag All Industries All Locations Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Recruiting Advice Recruiting Strategies For... View Details
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Valuing Time Over Money Is Associated with Greater Happiness
By: A.V. Whillans, Aaron C. Weidman and Elizabeth W. Dunn
How do the trade-offs that we make about two of our most valuable resources—time and money—shape happiness? While past research has documented the immediate consequences of thinking about time and money, research has not yet examined whether people’s general... View Details
Whillans, A.V., Aaron C. Weidman, and Elizabeth W. Dunn. "Valuing Time Over Money Is Associated with Greater Happiness." Social Psychological & Personality Science 7, no. 3 (April 2016): 213–222.
- 21 Mar 2024
The Value of an MBA: Driving Impact at HBS
Interested in utilizing an MBA to create a lasting societal impact? Hear from the HBS Impact Initiatives as they reflect on how the MBA Program is inspiring innovation at the intersection of business and social change. Hear from current... View Details
- September 2022
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Drivers of Philanthropic Foundations in Emerging Markets: Family, Values and Spirituality
By: Valeria Giacomin and Geoffrey Jones
This article discusses the ethics and drivers of philanthropic foundations in emerging markets. A foundation organizes assets to invest in philanthropic initiatives. Previous scholarship has largely focused on developed countries, especially the United States, and has... View Details
Keywords: Philanthropy; Foundations; Spirituality; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Social Enterprise; Emerging Markets; Values and Beliefs; Africa; Asia; Latin America; Middle East
Giacomin, Valeria, and Geoffrey Jones. "Drivers of Philanthropic Foundations in Emerging Markets: Family, Values and Spirituality." Journal of Business Ethics 180, no. 1 (September 2022): 263–282. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-021-04875-4.)
- March 2022
- Case
DealShare: Social E-Commerce for the Indian Mass Market
By: Krishna G. Palepu and Malini Sen
Launched in September 2018, e-retail startup DealShare has created a tech-enabled model for the Indian mass market that allows customers to buy together, save money on good quality goods, and at the same time have fun. It targets customers who are still getting used to... View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Disruption; Trends; Talent and Talent Management; Customer Focus and Relationships; Value; Cost vs Benefits; Value Creation; Internet and the Web; India
Palepu, Krishna G., and Malini Sen. "DealShare: Social E-Commerce for the Indian Mass Market." Harvard Business School Case 322-099, March 2022.
- September 2021 (Revised June 2023)
- Case
Mission edX: Balancing Social Good and Financial Sustainability
By: John J-H Kim, David J. Collis and James Barnett
In March 2021, online education platform edX considers how to achieve financial sustainability without compromising its mission to provide universal access to high-quality education. View Details
Keywords: Business Model; Education; Values and Beliefs; Internet and the Web; Financial Strategy; Mission and Purpose; Education Industry; United States
Kim, John J-H, David J. Collis, and James Barnett. "Mission edX: Balancing Social Good and Financial Sustainability." Harvard Business School Case 322-010, September 2021. (Revised June 2023.)
Manufacturing Morals: The Values of Silence in Business School Education (book)
Corporate accountability is never far from the front page and Harvard Business School trains many future business leaders. But how does HBS formally and informally ensure its members embrace proper business standards? Relying on his first-hand faculty... View Details