Publications

02 Mar 2016
What Do You Think?

Is Apple’s Real Privacy Challenge Technology Innovation Itself?

Microsystems, is a futurist who had it right: ‘Privacy? Get over it!” Did Scott McNeely have a point? Has the issue been rendered moot by the very nature of information technology itself and the possibility that developers of security... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Technology

January 2013 (Revised March 2013)
Case

Creating a Luxury Experience at Value Retail

By: Jose B. Alvarez and Matthew Preble

Value Retail PLC owned and managed a number of premium shopping destinations (Villages) across Europe. Soon the company would be moving into an entirely new market: China. The company's Villages had proven popular with both shoppers (many of whom were international... View Details

Keywords: Retailing; Tourism; Luxury; Brand Building; Brand Positioning; Real Estate; Brands and Branding; Human Resources; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry; Europe; China

01 Nov 2017
What Do You Think?

What Are the Real Lessons of the Wells Fargo Case?

several years ago to encourage frontline employees to develop “deeper” relationships—defined by the number of the bank’s services utilized--with existing customers. However, the goals on which the incentives were based were so daunting... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Banking

September 1996 (Revised November 1996)
Supplement

Grupo Sidek (B)

By: Kenneth A. Froot and Alberto Moel

Supplements the (A) case. Designed to be handed out midway through class. View Details

Keywords: Foreign Exchange; Real Estate; Debt Policy; Tourism; Steel; Crisis Management

Keywords: Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development; Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development

01 Apr 2000
News

Real World Issues Aired at Student Led Conferences

characterized the conference as "a community-wide call to action" and an opportunity to explore the role of HBS graduates in contributing to development in the African-American community. On the opening day of the conference, alumni... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner

01 Apr 1996
News

Stasis and Turmoil: HBS Research for the Real World

reasonably to expect. Nobody wants to play a game where they find out after the final whistle whether the high or low score wins." Stevenson, who joined the HBS faculty in 1968, developed two real View Details

01 Sep 2014
News

Groundswells

Baker Library Historical Collections THE ORIGINAL 13 Speaking at the campus dedication on June 4, 1927, George Fisher Baker, whose $5 million gift funded the construction of the thirteen original riverfront buildings, set the tone for the next hundred years of campus... View Details

Keywords: George F. Baker III; Read Estate Development

16 Jun 2019
News

The Real Story of How Virginia Won Amazon’s HQ2

08 Apr 2010
Working Paper Summaries

Multinational Strategies and Developing Countries in Historical Perspective

Keywords: by Geoffrey Jones

November 2008
Case

The StarNight Hotel Construction Bid: Real Time Competition on Schedule, Scope, and Cost

By: John D. Macomber

The case is intended for use with the HBS Educational Technology Group "Construction Bidding Simulation." Material that can be taught includes quantity survey methodology (from the case); analyzing preliminary estimated costs per building trade (from the discussion... View Details

Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Construction; Cost; Contracts; Bids and Bidding; Real Estate Industry

25 Jun 2013
News

For 23andMe, The Real Value Could Be In Its Data

Keywords: Scientific Research and Development Services

01 Sep 2014
News

Groundwork

recently announced Klarman Hall convening center are key elements of an ambitious campus master planning effort—one driven by practical, strategic goals developed to support curriculum innovations. “One of the things that makes this a... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; George F. Baker III; real estate; Tata Hall; Real Estate; Real Estate

01 Feb 2000
News

Better Mousetraps: At Product Design Fair, Student Ideas Get Real

Actually, we like to see them fail as often and as early as possible," Assistant Professor Stefan H. Thomke said with a wink as he watched students in his elective MBA course Managing Product Development (MPD) set up their display booths... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

May 2011
Supplement

Dharavi: Developing Asia's Largest Slum (B)

By: Lakshmi Iyer and John Macomber

In July 2009, as investors prepared to submit financial bids for the $3 billion Dharavi slum redevelopment project, considerable economic and political risks remained. View Details

Keywords: Risk and Uncertainty; Private Equity; Social Issues; Investment; Developing Countries and Economies; Business and Government Relations; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry; Mumbai

15 Apr 2002
Research & Ideas

In the Virtual Dressing Room Returns Are A Real Problem

discern online. HP Open Pix and Live Picture offer zoom technology. According to Forrester, Bloomingdale's and J. Crew are starting to use these technologies on their sites. Most online apparel sites plan to introduce zoom technology. A range of options is under View Details

Keywords: by Jan Hammond & Kristin Kohler; Apparel & Accessories; Fashion; Consumer Products; Manufacturing; Retail

February 2022 (Revised February 2024)
Case

Sekisui House and the In-Home Early Detection Platform

By: John D. Macomber and Akiko Kanno

To address an aging population and sales declines, a major Japanese homebuilder considers pivoting to provide and support an in-home health detection platform, in competition with tech companies. This case considers the point of view of major builders regarding how... View Details

Keywords: Voice Assistants; Architecture; Smart Home; Aging Society; Digitalization; Real Estate; Home Automation; Sensors; Strategy; Digital Platforms; Health Care and Treatment; Housing; Age; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry; Real Estate Industry; Japan