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Multinational Corporations as the Key to Global Poverty Reduction
By: George C. Lodge and Craig Wilson
Lodge, George C., and Craig Wilson. "Multinational Corporations as the Key to Global Poverty Reduction." Challenge 49, no. 3 (May–June 2006): 68–82.
- 2000
- Chapter
Emerging Market Business Groups, Foreign Investors, and Corporate Governance
By: Tarun Khanna and Krishna G. Palepu
Keywords: Emerging Markets; Business Ventures; Foreign Direct Investment; Corporate Governance; Globalized Economies and Regions
Khanna, Tarun, and Krishna G. Palepu. "Emerging Market Business Groups, Foreign Investors, and Corporate Governance." In Concentrated Corporate Ownership, edited by Randall Morck, 265–294. National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. University of Chicago Press, 2000.
- Article
Corporate Finance, the Theory of the Firm, and Organizations
By: David S. Scharfstein and Patrick Bolton
Scharfstein, David S., and Patrick Bolton. "Corporate Finance, the Theory of the Firm, and Organizations." Journal of Economic Perspectives 12, no. 4 (Fall 1998): 95–114.
- 2009
- Other Unpublished Work
When Do Analysts Add Value? Evidence from Corporate Spinoffs
By: Emilie Feldman, Stuart Gilson and Belen Villalonga
Feldman, Emilie, Stuart Gilson, and Belen Villalonga. "When Do Analysts Add Value? Evidence from Corporate Spinoffs." December 2009.
- 30 May 2021
- News
How Venture Capitalist David Motley is Trying to Bring Back Pittsburgh’s Black Residents
David Motley (MBA 1988) David Motley (MBA 1988) A recent Wall Street Journal profile details the efforts of venture capitalist David Motley (MBA 1988) to rebuild Pittsburgh’s Black population. As the article notes, the city “has lost 9%... View Details
- May–August 1984
- Article
An Economic View of the Market for Corporate Control
By: R. S. Ruback
Ruback, R. S. "An Economic View of the Market for Corporate Control." Delaware Journal of Corporate Law 9, no. 3 (May–August 1984): 613–625.
- 30 Oct 2018
- News
Paths of Victory
Reflecting HBS’s standing as the top school for entrepreneurs (according to the most-recent PitchBook rankings), the annual HBS New Venture Competition has helped Harvard Business School students and alumni launch dozens of new... View Details
- 2006
- Chapter
Taxation and the Evolution of Aggregate Corporate Ownership Concentration
By: Mihir A. Desai, Dhammika Dharmapala and Winnie Fung
Desai, Mihir A., Dhammika Dharmapala, and Winnie Fung. "Taxation and the Evolution of Aggregate Corporate Ownership Concentration." In Taxing Corporate Income in the 21st Century, edited by Alan Auerbach, James R. Hines Jr., and Joel Slemrod. Cambridge University Press, 2006.
- 16 Mar 2023
- Blog Post
Insights and Inspiration: A Look Back at the Summer Venture in Management Program
Tony Nguyen is an Accounting and Management Information Systems student at the University of Houston, and a Summer Venture in Management (SVMP) 2022 alum. Why did you want to attend SVMP? I am a huge advocate for diversity and inclusion,... View Details
- March 2011
- Article
Institutional Demand Pressure and the Cost of Corporate Loans
By: Victoria Ivashina and Zheng Sun
Between 2001 and 2007, annual institutional funding in highly leveraged loans went up from $32 billion to $426 billion, accounting for nearly 70% of the jump in total syndicated loan issuance over the same period. Did the inflow of institutional funding in the... View Details
Keywords: Leveraged Buyouts; Financial Crisis; Credit; Debt Securities; Financing and Loans; Interest Rates; Investment
Ivashina, Victoria, and Zheng Sun. "Institutional Demand Pressure and the Cost of Corporate Loans." Journal of Financial Economics 99, no. 3 (March 2011): 500–522.
- June 2013 (Revised August 2014)
- Case
Ayala Corporation & the Philippines: Asset Allocation in a Growing Economy (A)
By: Eric Werker, Yasmin Mandviwala, Henry Motte-Munoz and Arthur Wit
While the Philippines are located in the vicinity of many of the "Asian Tigers," its development has followed a unique path. The country suffered for years under a dictatorial political regime and protectionist economic policies. Remittances were the largest source of... View Details
Werker, Eric, Yasmin Mandviwala, Henry Motte-Munoz, and Arthur Wit. "Ayala Corporation & the Philippines: Asset Allocation in a Growing Economy (A)." Harvard Business School Case 713-093, June 2013. (Revised August 2014.)
- 2011
- Working Paper
Inside the Black Box of the Corporate Staff: An Exploratory Analysis Through the Lens of E-Mail Networks
The corporate staff is central in theories of the multi-business firm, but empirical evidence on its function is limited. In this paper, we examine the high-level role of two units of a corporate staff through analysis of electronic communications. We find sharp... View Details
Keywords: Theory; Business Ventures; Internet and the Web; Communication; Employment; Management Teams; Networks
Kleinbaum, Adam M., and Toby Stuart. "Inside the Black Box of the Corporate Staff: An Exploratory Analysis Through the Lens of E-Mail Networks." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 12-051, December 2011.
- Article
Corporate Culture and Market Orientation: Comparing Indian and Japanese Firms
By: R. Deshpande and J. U. Farley
Deshpande, R., and J. U. Farley. "Corporate Culture and Market Orientation: Comparing Indian and Japanese Firms." Journal of International Marketing 7, no. 4 (1999): 111–127.
- 2011
- Article
Regulatory Uncertainty and Corporate Responses to Environmental Protection in China
By: Christopher Marquis, Jianjun Zhang and Yanhua Zhou
We develop a framework to analyze the closing gap between regulation and enforcement of environmental protection in China and present a number of resulting implications for doing business there. We identify three major dimensions that characterize change in regulatory... View Details
Keywords: Framework; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Law Enforcement; Growth and Development Strategy; Emerging Markets; Business Ventures; Alignment; Risk and Uncertainty; Natural Environment; Motivation and Incentives; Management Practices and Processes; Competitive Strategy; China
Marquis, Christopher, Jianjun Zhang, and Yanhua Zhou. "Regulatory Uncertainty and Corporate Responses to Environmental Protection in China." California Management Review 54, no. 1 (Fall 2011): 39–63.
- October 1990
- Article
Bankruptcy, Boards, Banks, and Blockholders: Evidence on Changes in Corporate Ownership and Control When Firms Default
By: S. C. Gilson
In 111 publicly traded firms that either file for bankruptcy or privately restructure their debt between 1979 and 1985, bank lenders frequently become major stockholders or appoint new directors. On average, only 46% of incumbent directors remain when bankruptcy or... View Details
Keywords: Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Governance; Banks and Banking; Change; Business Ventures; Ownership
Gilson, S. C. "Bankruptcy, Boards, Banks, and Blockholders: Evidence on Changes in Corporate Ownership and Control When Firms Default." Journal of Financial Economics 27, no. 2 (October 1990): 355–387.
- December 1997 (Revised May 1998)
- Case
CUC and HFS: Corporate Identity for a "Merger of Equals"
By: Stephen A. Greyser and Robert J. Crawford
In the wake of a major $20 billion market capitalization "merger of equals," two large consumer service firms must determine a new name for the new entity. Neither CUC nor HFS is well known among consumers. The CUC Services (e.g., shopping, travel, credit card... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital; Brands and Branding; Identity; Customization and Personalization; Value; Service Industry
Greyser, Stephen A., and Robert J. Crawford. CUC and HFS: Corporate Identity for a "Merger of Equals". Harvard Business School Case 598-028, December 1997. (Revised May 1998.)
- May 1994 (Revised November 1995)
- Case
Shawmut National Corporation's Merger with Bank of Boston Corporation (A)
By: Benjamin C. Esty
Presents the merger negotiations between Bank of Boston (BOB) and Shawmut National Corp. (SNC), two of the country's largest bank holding companies and requires students to value BOB's current offer for SNC. Provides an overview of recent events and trends in the... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Banks and Banking; Ethics; Negotiation; Valuation; Management; Banking Industry; United States
Esty, Benjamin C. "Shawmut National Corporation's Merger with Bank of Boston Corporation (A)." Harvard Business School Case 294-119, May 1994. (Revised November 1995.)
- November 2023
- Supplement
'Care in Every Drop': Ayala Corporation and Manila Water (B)
By: Debora L. Spar, Paul Healy, Tricia Peralta and Julia Comeau
Since 1834, eight generations of the Ayala family have used their conglomerate to fund nation-building projects in the Philippines, including investments in tramcars, telecommunications, hospitals, and schools. In 1997, Ayala’s subsidiary, Manila Water, took control of... View Details
Keywords: Family Business; Economic Growth; Social Entrepreneurship; Climate Change; Natural Resources; Crisis Management; Failure; Privatization; Social Issues; Urban Development; Adaptation; Infrastructure; Utilities Industry; Philippines
Spar, Debora L., Paul Healy, Tricia Peralta, and Julia Comeau. "'Care in Every Drop': Ayala Corporation and Manila Water (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 324-039, November 2023.
- September 2006
- Article
Political Relationships, Global Financing and Corporate Transparency: Evidence from Indonesia
By: Christian Leuz and Felix Oberholzer-Gee
Leuz, Christian, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee. "Political Relationships, Global Financing and Corporate Transparency: Evidence from Indonesia." Journal of Financial Economics 81, no. 3 (September 2006): 411–439.