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16 Jan 2018
News

Celebrating the Impact of Nonprofits

SPNM scholarship program a primary focus of its fundraising activities because the program’s impact in the region is so far-reaching. “Our members have been most motivated to give back to the community through SPNM,” says Panoff. “This is... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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CB Insights | Baker Library

CB Insights Tracks global venture capital, angel investment, private equity, M&A, and IPO activity related to private companies. Read More CB Insights offers industry financing and exit (M&A/IPO) trends for over 160 industries including... View Details

01 Jun 2013
News

Engine Charlie

WILSON: Decades in the auto business. Charles Wilson (MBA 1936) came into this world back when Henry Ford was cranking out Model Ts. Unlike those now retired roadsters, Wilson, at 100 years old, is still active in the car business,... View Details

Keywords: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; Retail Trade

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Lucasz S. Babiarz

able to apply his MBA skills to the problem. "He analyzed department activities to see which brought in the most revenue," says Lukasz. "He emphasized those activities to increase profits,... View Details

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Career Journey | MBA

1% Europe 5% Latin America 1% Middle East / North Africa < 1% United States 88% Class of 2024 who actively sought and accepted full-time roles after graduation. Industry Consulting 18% Consumer Products 3% Entertainment / Media 3%... View Details

01 Jun 2007
News

A Class All His Own

includes so many remarkable individuals,” he comments. “Keeping in touch with them is fun.” Brigham is forthright about using his position as a “quiet fundraising effort,” too. “I want to do anything I can to help the School,” he says. That commitment extends to other... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; Finance

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1.2 MBA Honor Code | MBA

1.2 MBA Honor Code 1.0 Academic Information & Policies The MBA Program at HBS educates leaders through a learning model in which students and faculty teach and learn from one another. This process of active participation and shared... View Details

March 2009 (Revised September 2010)
Case

HOYA Corporation (A)

By: W. Carl Kester and Masako Egawa

In 2007, HOYA of Japan must decide whether to change its friendly exchange offer for Pentax into a hostile cash tender offer. A surprising sequence of events had caused a friendly merger agreement to fall apart, resulting in a boardroom coup at Pentax and the... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Investment Activism; Corporate Governance; Governance Controls; Governing and Advisory Boards; Negotiation Tactics; Business and Shareholder Relations; Valuation; Japan

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September 2007 (Revised April 2009)
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Norway Sells Wal-Mart

By: Robert C. Pozen and Aldo Sesia

In June 2006, Norway's Pension Fund decided to divest its position in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. after an investigation by the Fund's Ethics Council. According to a spokesperson of Norway's Finance Ministry, "The recommendation to exclude Wal-Mart cites serious and... View Details

Keywords: Decisions; Ethics; Insurance; Investment Activism; Investment Funds; Government and Politics; Rights; Problems and Challenges; Labor and Management Relations; Power and Influence; Retail Industry; Norway

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21 Jun 2021
Blog Post

Celebrating the Past, Crafting the Future Part 1: HBS/HKS Faculty Reflections

programs. For this, enormous thanks are owed to many faculty and staff, present and past, whose dedicated efforts made this growth possible. The generosity of David Rubenstein, Bill George, and others has been crucial in making Harvard’s joint degree programs and many... View Details

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French-Speaking Club | MBA

French-Speaking Club is to provide an active platform to gather HBS students and alumni of all nationalities united by a desire to practice or learn French, and to discover the cultures of the various French-speaking countries. Annual... View Details

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Finance Club | MBA

finance-related activities and careers throughout the HBS community. As one of the largest clubs on campus, it caters to a wide variety of finance-related interests, particularly investment banking, sales and trading, private wealth... View Details

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Harvard Business School

Baker Library Special Collections Exhibits More Exhibits Explore the Exhibit Student Pioneers The Value of Business Education The Golden Age of Black Business AASU Early Years & Influence AASU Founders Core Demands & Proposals Early Years & View Details

17 Sep 2019
Blog Post

What to Expect from your First Week at HBS

each other. The Surprises in Store The social experience really stands out to me. I’m consistently surprised at the how many events are taking place both formally and informally. Beyond the HBS sponsored events, students are taking the initiative to organize View Details

09 Jan 2014
Research & Ideas

The Entrepreneurs Who Invented Economic Forecasting

a deeply entrenched and ubiquitous activity today that I thought it would be interesting to see how it got started. How did a world of astrology and "sign-reading" turn to one of econometrics and leading indicators? Q: Why did the group... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

25 Aug 2003
Research & Ideas

Studying Japan from the Inside

Toyota, Canon, and Matsushita are saying the latter system is better. Companies adopting U.S.-style governance, however, are in the minority. Q: Besides case production, what other activities is the JRO involved in that may be of interest... View Details

Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell

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Energy & Environment Club’s Icelandic Adventure! - Blog - Business & Environment

Blog Blog Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author HBS Faculty Author HBS Staff Author Staff Author Students Topics Topics Accelerating Climate Solutions Conference 2023 Alumni Alumni Programs Alumni in Climate Networking Series Business... View Details

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Women in Investing Club | MBA

chats Enrichment seminars Small group dinners and other social activities Club Website http://www.wiihbsclub.com/ Club Email Address wii@studentclubs.hbs.edu Club Co-Presidents Catherine Ding Brynn Jackel Caroline Monrad Sabrina Murphy... View Details

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HBS - Financials | 5 Year Summary

2021 Annual Report From The Dean Financials PDF Downloads Archive Financials 5 Year Summary From the CFO Financial Highlights Statement of Activity & Cash Flows Consolidated Balance Sheet Supplemental Financial Information Financials 5... View Details

05 Jun 2013
Op-Ed

Corporate Leaders Need to Step Up on Climate Change

Green initiatives are ubiquitous these days, implemented with zeal at companies like Dupont, IBM, Walmart, and Walt Disney. The programs being rolled out—lighting retrofits, zero-waste factories, and carpool incentives—save money and provide a green glow. Most large... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Toffel & Auden Schendler

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