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- 09 Feb 2007
- Working Paper Summaries
Do Corporate Social Responsibility Ratings Predict Corporate Social Performance?
- 20 Aug 2013
- First Look
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... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 19 Aug 2022
- Blog Post
Climate Stories Episode #8: The Role of Solar and Wind Farming (and Other Tools) in the United States’ Clean Energy Future
changing,” she said in an interview with Climate Stories. She explained that the development process for renewable energy projects includes finding a proper “transmission injection site,” doing environmental impact studies, securing land... View Details
- June 2001
- Case
NESWC (A)
Documents attempts to restructure a public-private partnership between the operator of a $200 million trash-to-energy cogeneration plant and a consortium of two dozen Massachusetts municipalities. Describes the process that led to a one-sided agreement, as well as the... View Details
Keywords: Private Sector; Public Sector; Energy Generation; Corporate Governance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Negotiation Deal; Negotiation Process; Partners and Partnerships; Wastes and Waste Processing; Energy Industry; Massachusetts
Wheeler, Michael A. "NESWC (A)." Harvard Business School Case 801-067, June 2001.
- April 4, 2009
- Article
The Return of State-Owned Enterprises: Should We Be Afraid?
By: Aldo Musacchio and Francisco Flores-Macias
The global financial crisis of 2008-2009 has prompted many industrialized states worldwide to increase their stakes in private corporations. This wave of partial nationalizations has come amidst full-scale expropriations in developing countries such as Venezuela,... View Details
Keywords: History; Private Ownership; State Ownership; Financial Crisis; Business and Government Relations
Musacchio, Aldo, and Francisco Flores-Macias. "The Return of State-Owned Enterprises: Should We Be Afraid?" Harvard International Review (website) (April 4, 2009).
- 16 Jul 2013
- First Look
First Look: July 16
worth of a new industry. Analyses of data from multiple sources revealed that framing by early entrepreneurs and the socio-cognitive processes that resulted from the transactions of field-constituents with... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino
- 12 Mar 2024
- HBS Case
How Used Products Can Unlock New Markets: Lessons from Apple's Refurbished iPhones
Some of Apple’s most loyal customers think nothing of upgrading to the latest iPhone every time one comes out. But what about consumers who can’t splurge on a $1,000 iPhone 15 Pro? And what about the electronic waste that would accrue if people threw away functional... View Details
- 14 Dec 2021
- Op-Ed
To Change Your Company's Culture, Don't Start by Trying to Change the Culture
constructive conflict and engagement.” The company formed a “culture committee” that Forlenza considered a waste of time and, ultimately, jettisoned, adding that: “Culture gets changed by doing real work in... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Beer
- 28 Aug 2023
- Research & Ideas
The Clock Is Ticking: 3 Ways to Manage Your Time Better
several reasons. First, when employees perceive meetings as a waste of time, job satisfaction declines, which then leads to a general fall in happiness. Second, pointless meetings also generally increase fatigue View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 23 Sep 2020
- Blog Post
Jo Tan (MBA 2021) Draws on Experience
adjustments before possibly posting it to her Instagram account; @thisisjotan. It has been a learning process as her illustrations continue to evolve. “I’m still trying to find my style and voice, as you... View Details
- 05 Sep 2023
- Book
Failing Well: How Your ‘Intelligent Failure’ Unlocks Your Full Potential
initiative presents a credible opportunity to advance toward a desired goal. The plan is thoughtful and intentional, offering a significant reward if successful. “If I’m at risk of failure and it’s... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 21 Nov 2023
- Op-Ed
The Beauty Industry: Products for a Healthy Glow or a Compact for Harm?
In my recently published book Deeply Responsible Business, I write about business leaders since the 19th century who have acted responsibly, often by putting the welfare of their communities above the idea of maximizing profits. I make a sharp distinction between... View Details
- 23 Jan 2024
- Research & Ideas
How to Keep Employees Productive: Support Caregivers
the economic impact of offering caregiving benefits, such as reductions in turnover and absenteeism. Why risk losing high-level, proficient employees due to temporary work-life imbalances? Gather more information about your workforce’s... View Details
Keywords: by Kara Baskin
- 11 Apr 2023
- Op-Ed
The First 90 Hours: What New CEOs Should—and Shouldn't—Do to Set the Right Tone
The fawning executives lined up outside your office on Day One to tell you how fortunate the organization is to have you and to offer to help you succeed are often fakes. The people you need to impress and... View Details
Keywords: by John Quelch
- Web
Business & Environment
1979, strategies to catch up resulted in the proliferation of hydro-electric schemes which caused further environmental damage co-created by business and governments. As globalization resumed from the 1980s, renewed economic growth View Details
- 16 May 2023
- HBS Case
How KKR Got More by Giving Ownership to the Factory Floor: ‘My Kids Are Going to College!’
and antipathy, having bounced from one private equity owner to another four times, ran deep. The strategy demanded that Stavros deeply engage with the operations to discover pain points, like inefficient delivery routes View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
- Web
Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School
summer between their first and second year, supporting student founders in... Transforming Waste into Value: SE Founder Hande Ilhan (MBA 2025) Hande Ilhan 15 Aug 2024 As part of the HBS Summer Fellows... View Details
- 28 Aug 2023
- Research & Ideas
How Workplace Wellness Programs Can Give Employees the Energy Boost They Need
well-being offerings, only 23 percent of employees use them. The same pattern also applies to physical and financial well-being programs. Worse, many companies are wasting precious financial resources on... View Details
Keywords: by Hise Gibson
John D. Macomber
John Macomber is a Senior Lecturer in the Finance unit at Harvard Business School. His professional background includes leadership of real estate, construction, and information technology businesses. At HBS, Mr. Macomber's work focuses on climate adaptation and the... View Details
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FAQs - Alumni
to make the best hiring decisions. To secure, vet, and arrange childcare, it is recommended that the process begin at least one (1) month in advance. Boston Best Babysitters www.bostonsbestbabysitters.com... View Details