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- 15 Jun 2007
- Research & Ideas
Remembering Alfred Chandler
of organizational capabilities, technological innovation through R&D, problem solving, knowledge, and continuous learning—investment in human capital and technology that only firms could generate. Chandler placed the issue of... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Oct 2011
- Research & Ideas
Retailing Revolution: Category Killers on the Brink
compatibility issues or nutrition questions). But here is the problem retailers face with this strategy: the opportunity for free riding is enormous. Customers can easily use the showroom as a place to receive expert advice, then turn... View Details
- 01 Aug 2018
- What Do You Think?
Are Free Trade and Free Markets Quaint Ideas From the Past?
Now a new look at the issue makes the case for selective protective acts as a way of avoiding the disruptions to businesses and labor associated with a free trade policy that rewards and penalizes businesses... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 01 Feb 2017
- What Do You Think?
Is the Next Jobs Crisis Just Ahead?
have in manufacturing). Joan, while commenting that “the issue is multi-dimensional and complex,” observed that: “Things seem to be changing faster than we as humans can adapt ” Paul injected some humor into an ominous-sounding comment... View Details
- 23 Feb 2004
- Research & Ideas
How Corporate Responsibility is Changing in Asia
Asia," held at the Asia Business Conference on February 14 at Harvard Business School. Ever since the public outcry in the 1990s over the wages paid by Nike to its Asian factory workers, the issue of multinational corporate social... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 02 Jul 2001
- Research & Ideas
George C. Lodge
named him assistant secretary of labor for international affairs, a position to which he was reappointed several years later by President Kennedy. In 1962, Lodge, who had strong views about issues such as... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- 10 Oct 2005
- Research & Ideas
Homers: Secrets on the Factory Floor
a Highly Elusive, Marginal, and Illegal Practice" will be published in a forthcoming issue of Sociologie du Travail. Sean Silverthorne: What are homers and how prevalent is the practice? Can you give some examples? Michel Anteby:... View Details
- 02 Dec 2002
- What Do You Think?
How Will We Respond to the “Moment of Truth” in Option Plans?
options should be rethought in many organizations. First, there is the issue of whether options are the best means of promoting shareholders' best interests in established companies. While making an exception for "cash-poor start-up... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- September 1997 (Revised October 1997)
- Supplement
Charles Veillon, S.A. (B)
By: Lynn S. Paine and Howard Reitz
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
Keywords: Rights; Organizations; Working Conditions; Social Issues; Management Practices and Processes; Service Industry
Paine, Lynn S., and Howard Reitz. "Charles Veillon, S.A. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 398-010, September 1997. (Revised October 1997.)
- 07 Oct 2015
- What Do You Think?
What is the Best Immigration Model for the US?
to return to their countries of origin....” Ben commented that “We have a need for skilled and unskilled labor here (in the U.S.) and we value inclusion and integration... (But) I think our government shouldn’t copy any other country’s... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- 12 Jan 2004
- What Do You Think?
How Should We Think About the Exportation of Jobs?
generally came down in support of the free exportation of jobs, regardless of how imperfect labor markets are in comparison with markets for capital, goods, and services. Those arguing for some kind of intervention in this market activity... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett
- April 1995 (Revised October 1995)
- Case
Unemployment in France: "Priority Number One"
By: David A. Moss
Explores the problem of French unemployment on the eve of the presidential elections of 1995. Traces the development of social and economic policies under President Mitterrand and surveys leading explanations for the nation's mounting unemployment crisis. One major... View Details
Keywords: Job Cuts and Outsourcing; Employment; Economics; Government and Politics; Political Elections; Social Issues; Wages; France
Moss, David A. Unemployment in France: "Priority Number One". Harvard Business School Case 795-064, April 1995. (Revised October 1995.)
- 05 Nov 2013
- First Look
First Look: November 5
means to navigate their way through the decisions they will face and formulate an effective business strategy. This is a much-needed guide to the common strategic issues that arise when firms compete internationally. Publisher's link:... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 02 Apr 2019
- Research Event
Women Pay a Higher Career Price in Today's Always-On Work Culture
educated and valuable talent in a competitive labor market. The loss of women managers—and potential future leaders—has been particularly vexing for executives. Many of them cling to the belief that women’s struggle to balance their home... View Details
- 16 Feb 2021
- Research & Ideas
To Fight Climate Change, Should Green Investors Reconsider Big Oil?
Administration at Harvard Business School. “This is technology that's going to help us to abate these issues around energy and climate, and it's the best technology in that space.” The spectacular rise of sustainable investing Almost 33... View Details
- 08 Dec 2014
- Research & Ideas
A Manager’s Guide to International Strategy
then scale economies have the potential to be an obvious global advantage. Down To Cases The book's case examples and detailed decision-making maps offer a practical guide to some of the complex issues that emerge from doing business... View Details
Keywords: by Julia Hanna
- 15 Mar 2011
- First Look
First Look: March 15
failed to address important measurement and valuation issues that have arisen in the past 40 years of practice. This gap is illustrated with missed opportunities in risk measurement and management and the estimation of the fair value of... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 09 Jul 2024
- Research & Ideas
Are Management Consulting Firms Failing to Manage Themselves?
are experts at diagnosing and solving a variety of issues for their clients, are struggling to apply their own management principles internally.” To regain equilibrium, over the past two years, some major consulting firms have... View Details
- March 2022
- Teaching Note
Sawiris Foundation: Elevating Education in Egypt
By: Brian Trelstad and Alpana Thapar
Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 322-023. Founded in 2001 by the Sawiris family, one of the wealthiest families in Egypt, the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) invested in human capital and provision of basic social services for the most marginalized... View Details
- 02 Jan 2012
- Research & Ideas
Most Popular Articles of 2011
very little. The 'IKEA Effect': When Labor Leads to Love (1,591) http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6671.html http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/11-091.pdf Published: April 13, 2011 Paper Released: March 2011 Companies increasingly involve customers... View Details
Keywords: by Staff