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- 08 Nov 2021
- Blog Post
4 Ways the MS/MBA is Preparing Me for a Career in Health Care and the Life Sciences
health care value chain in Israel and Western Europe, an experience that culminated in supporting the COVID-19 vaccine response as part of the McKinsey Social Sector Hub in Geneva. Why the MS/MBA... View Details
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Field Course: Private Equity Projects and Ecosystems - Course Catalog
presentation is made to a component of the private equity firm investment committee. Project work is designed to be of mutual value to students and the PE partner. Students can list the projects View Details
- 18 Mar 2014
- Blog Post
BaubleBar Brought to Life, and Other Tales of Joining a Start-up
It’s Tuesday afternoon, March 4th. A lively group of HBS students passionate about retail entrepreneurship sit in Aldrich 108, waiting. Then “ping!” – up pop Julia Straus (HBS ’11) and Katharine Hill (HBS ’12) who both work at BaubleBar,... View Details
- December 2018 (Revised October 2020)
- Case
Shiseido: Reinvesting in Brand
By: Jill Avery and Nobuo Sato
Shiseido was in the midst of a six year corporate turnaround, trying to reverse the effects of decades of under-investment in R&D and marketing which had led to a cycle of declining customer support and brand value. Would the CEO’s VISION 2020 plan, centered on four... View Details
Keywords: Brand Management; Brand Value; Turnaround; Brand Portfolio; Brand Communication; Global Brands; Digital Marketing; Return On Investment; Marketing ROI; Internet Marketing; Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Brands and Branding; Value; Growth and Development Strategy; Investment Return; Consumer Behavior; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry; Beauty and Cosmetics Industry; Japan; Asia
Avery, Jill, and Nobuo Sato. "Shiseido: Reinvesting in Brand." Harvard Business School Case 519-026, December 2018. (Revised October 2020.)
- 15 Mar 2021
- Blog Post
Be Unapologetically Yourself: Interview with Singer-Songwriter and Banking Strategist Andrea Mendoza
producing, and music marketing learning from her brother’s expertise. Regarding setting the go-to-market strategy for her music, Mendoza took advantage of her experience leading projects. She said, “I applied my consulting skills in... View Details
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Private Sector and Public Interest Meet at Global Leadership Forum
“eco-imagination” initiative. “Using process and technology, you can create wealth and value in almost every setting.” But even when the correlation between profit-making View Details
- 25 Apr 2014
- Research & Ideas
To Pay or Not to Pay: Argentina and the International Debt Market
federal court in New York City. Argentina categorically refused to negotiate with investors and halted payments to any creditor that rejected its offer. Investors who agreed to the exchange offer received new bonds worth 73 percent less... View Details
Keywords: by Laura Alfaro
- Web
Challenges and Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry - Course Catalog
industry to these issues, especially in light of increasing concerns about how to bridge the gap between consumer willingness to pay/perception of value and the hurdles restaurants face in trying to pay... View Details
- December 2003
- Supplement
Deferred Taxes and the Valuation Allowance at Lucent Technologies, Inc. (A)
By: David F. Hawkins
- Web
Advanced Negotiation: Great Dealmakers, Diplomats, and Deals - Course Catalog
lack of vital information, and cross-cultural frictions. A second thread explores how sophisticated deal design moves can overcome impasses in order to create maximum value on a sustainable basis. A third... View Details
- 2012
- Article
Mutual Fund Trading Pressure: Firm-Level Stock Price Impact and Timing of SEOs
By: Mozaffar N. Khan, Leonid Kogan and George Serafeim
In tests of the equity market timing theory of external finance, the prior literature has used overvaluation identifiers such as high market-to-book and high prior returns that are likely correlated with other determinants of SEOs. We use price pressure resulting from... View Details
Keywords: Equity; Market Transactions; Valuation; Capital Structure; Market Timing; Mathematical Methods; Acquisition
Khan, Mozaffar N., Leonid Kogan, and George Serafeim. "Mutual Fund Trading Pressure: Firm-Level Stock Price Impact and Timing of SEOs." Journal of Finance 67, no. 4 (August 2012): 1371–1395.
- 28 Jan 2015
- Research & Ideas
Ground Game, Air Wars, and Other Marketing Lessons From Presidential Elections
neutral—an independent voter—I would like to see the vision the candidate has, rather than a lot of slashing and bashing of the other candidate. I need to see a good ad about Obama to influence my preference for Obama." One other... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 01 Apr 2001
- News
Beyond the Rim: New Paths to Success in Asia
importance of facilitating faculty contact with prominent issues, individuals, and companies in the region. “One of the primary values of our center is to help faculty identify key business players View Details
- 04 Jun 2018
- What Do You Think?
Are There Conditions Under Which Directors Should Consider Hiring a CEO Fired Elsewhere for Inappropriate Behavior?
issue and a reminder of the possible consequences of a board’s hiring decision. One group found it difficult to identify any conditions under which such a hire might be made. Edward said, “He/she had their chance. I’m prone to stay away... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- November 2005 (Revised March 2006)
- Case
Nestle's Milk District Model: Economic Development for a Value-Added Food Chain and Improved Nutrition
By: Ray A. Goldberg and Kerry Herman
Nestle is the largest milk firm in the world. For over a century, it has developed a milk model procurement program that improved the well-being of the small-scale farmer and the ultimate consumer. Can it partner with other firms and institutions to make even greater... View Details
Keywords: Development Economics; Value Creation; Programs; Partners and Partnerships; Food and Beverage Industry
Goldberg, Ray A., and Kerry Herman. "Nestle's Milk District Model: Economic Development for a Value-Added Food Chain and Improved Nutrition." Harvard Business School Case 906-406, November 2005. (Revised March 2006.)
- 01 Dec 1999
- News
Covering the Issues
standards and social responsibility, technology, globalization, the School's Soldiers Field campus, and the essential contributions that women are making in the business world. While a lot has changed at HBS... View Details
- February 2000 (Revised April 2004)
- Case
Butler Capital Partners and Autodistribution: Putting Private Equity to Work in France
Describes a proposed buyout transaction of Autodistribution, an entrepreneurial firm that is the leading car-parts distributor in France. The deal became feasible because of a failed takeover battle for Autodistribution's parent company. Private equity investor Butler... View Details
Keywords: Private Equity; Leveraged Buyouts; Valuation; Executive Compensation; Entrepreneurship; Distribution Industry; Auto Industry; France
Kuemmerle, Walter, and William J. Coughlin Jr. "Butler Capital Partners and Autodistribution: Putting Private Equity to Work in France." Harvard Business School Case 800-224, February 2000. (Revised April 2004.)
- September 2021 (Revised March 2024)
- Case
Tesla in 2023: 'Electrified' Competition
By: Eric Van den Steen, Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Karen Elterman
Over its 17 years in existence, Tesla had redefined people’s view of electric cars, and in 2020, the company saw its stock rise by more than 700% to became the most valuable carmaker in the world. In December 2020, Tesla celebrated its fifth consecutive quarter of... View Details
Keywords: Barrier To Entry; Competitive Advantage; Innovation; Tesla; Automotive Industry; Sustainable Competitive Advantage; Values; Vision; Learning By Doing; Economies Of Scale; Electric Vehicle; Scenario Planning; Batteries; Competitive Strategy; Product Positioning; Profit; Competition; Industry Growth; Auto Industry
Van den Steen, Eric, Ramon Casadesus-Masanell, and Karen Elterman. "Tesla in 2023: 'Electrified' Competition." Harvard Business School Case 722-375, September 2021. (Revised March 2024.)
- July 2021
- Supplement
Trouble at Basecamp: Managing Politics, Polarization, and Conflict in the Workplace (B)
By: Nour Kteily, Deepak Malhotra and David Lane
Supplement to the (A) case View Details
Keywords: Change; Communication; Diversity; Fairness; Values and Beliefs; Governance; Employees; Working Conditions; Leading Change; Leadership Style; Mission and Purpose; Organizational Culture; Work-Life Balance; Labor and Management Relations; Conflict and Resolution; Identity; Social Issues; Equality and Inequality; Technology Platform; Information Technology Industry; United States
Kteily, Nour, Deepak Malhotra, and David Lane. "Trouble at Basecamp: Managing Politics, Polarization, and Conflict in the Workplace (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 922-004, July 2021.