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John H. McArthur | About

football, and worked part time in a local saw mill. After graduating from high school, McArthur enrolled at the University of British Columbia, earning a bachelor’s degree in forestry in 1957. McArthur was a... View Details

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US Business Immigration Overview - Alumni

requirement. Eligibility is based on time worked for the company abroad and duties of the position Duration Initially for 3 years Status may be extended for either 2 or 4 additional years for a total maximum... View Details

18 Feb 2019
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What’s Really Disrupting Business? It’s Not Technology

short periods of time. If you're traveling to Rio de Janeiro next week and you just bought a $700 camera that you fear you’ll lose, you can upload some information about the camera to the Trov app, swipe right, and insure it from the... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost; Beauty & Cosmetics; Insurance; Service; Retail

29 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant)

and principles of trade; the role of religion; civic duties, which includes chapters on topics such as modesty and fairness; and a number of domestic matters, from the desirable qualities in a wife to the proper furnishing of a home. “It’s a period that maybe for the... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

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Criteria | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

applicant's background and previous experience. Applicant's ability to succeed in the position. Commitment & Long-Term Goals Commitment to the relevant industry or sector. Alignment of applicant's long-term career goals with job. Additional criteria For applicants... View Details

01 Aug 1998
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High Honors

admission to HBS for two years while she worked in human resources for General Electric. She eventually matriculated at HBS, deftly juggling classes and childcare for her two young children. Fudge has spent a significant amount of View Details

27 Sep 2021
Research & Ideas

Managers, Your Employees Don’t Want to Be Facebook ‘Friends’

online—and which we don’t. First, the research team looked at 2014 Pew Research Center survey data, showing that two-thirds of professionals on Facebook say they’ve connected with colleagues online. Next, they surveyed 513 full-time professionals View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Kim Raczka

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ARD - Georges F. Doriot : Educating Leaders, Building Companies, Baker Library, Harvard Business School

Clubs Faculty & Research Business & Environment Business History Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning Entrepreneurship Faculty & Research Global Healthcare HBS Working Knowledge Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness Leadership... View Details

20 May 2014
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First Look: May 20

theoretically from the WMS and other recent work on management practices. Our preliminary results suggest that about a quarter of cross-country and within-country TFP gaps can be accounted for by management practices. Management seems to... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Contemporary African Art | Baker Library | Bloomberg Center | Harvard Business School

Skip to Main Content Contemporary African Art Search Baker Library Search Search Search Overview Contemporary African Art at Harvard Business School Opens February 2024 Online Exhibition Celebrating the vibrant African contemporary art scene, this online exhibition... View Details

07 May 2007
Research & Ideas

Rediscovering Schumpeter: The Power of Capitalism

works ever since. But the main reason I wrote this book is the tremendous resonance his ideas have had with my HBS students and with businesspeople. I think Schumpeter is the most penetrating analyst of capitalism who ever lived. He saw... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Education

02 Jun 2021
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A Rare Find in Health Care: A Simple Solution to Racial Inequity

for these long-standing disparities.” For the past 20 years, Chandra has been examining differences in health outcomes between white and Black Americans, searching for solutions to shrink the gap. In a recent working paper published... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Health

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Global Business Course | HBS Online

Participants in Global Business are eligible for a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School Online. Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in a thoughtful and timely manner. This will mean completing each... View Details

01 Jan 2010
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James Dimon, MBA 1982

hatches to prepare for tough times ahead; and as a charismatic leader who focuses on recruiting, training, and developing the people in his organization. While competitors imploded during the economic downturn, with Dimon at the helm,... View Details

13 Mar 2005
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The Tricky Business of Nonprofit Brands

corporations such as Microsoft or Coca-Cola, particularly in Europe. Many NGOs, by the very nature of the work they do and the dedication of their staff and volunteers, attract the respect and admiration of many individuals. Nonprofits... View Details

Keywords: by Manda Salls

01 Nov 2019
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Should Non-Compete Clauses Be Abolished?

of time 2-3 years.” Can rules on non-compete agreements be fixed? What do you think? Original Column Non-compete clauses (NCCs), which prohibit employees from leaving for other jobs with competitors, have been a fixture of American View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

21 Nov 2018
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Harvard Square's Hidden History

Harvard Square is just a short walk over the bridge from HBS campus and has countless restaurants, shops, and plenty to do. On a recent Harvard Square burrito run, one of my section mates remarked that he wished he knew more about the... View Details

10 Oct 2012
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Taking Advantage of Life’s (Few and Far Between) Inflection Points

Her boss, the head of their department, had been a mentor and champion throughout Michelle's time at the company. Michelle had worked for this boss for almost ten years and credited the woman's support and... View Details

Keywords: Re: Howard H. Stevenson

31 Jul 2017
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It’s Hard to Fix the Family Business Without Offending the Family

“It’s focused on a segment—and not an insignificant one—that is a big driver of the economy.” Related Reading: Managing the Family Business: Entrepreneurs Needed for Long-Run Success Five Steps to Better Family NegotiationsFamily CEOs Spend Less View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Food & Beverage

08 Feb 2021
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How to Make the World Better, Not Perfect

get out of an unpleasant work situation, but to redirect time and energy into something that would be both more fulfilling for him and also allow him to create more good in the world, such as mentoring... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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