productivity - Publications - Faculty & Research

This case focuses on the challenges and opportunities faced by a successful incumbent organization attempting to transform a large portion of its business from a traditionally product-centric operating mode to a platform-based one that leverages network effects to... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Digital Platforms; Competitive Advantage; Network Effects; Consumer Products Industry

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February 2001
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Sequential Testing in Product Development

By: S. Thomke and David E. Bell

Keywords: Research and Development; Product

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November–December 1990
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The Power of Product Integrity

By: K. B. Clark and T. Fujimoto

Keywords: Trust; Product

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January 1982 (Revised November 1982)
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General Foods: Productivity Measurement Program

By: Robert H. Hayes and Kim B. Clark

Keywords: Performance Productivity; Performance Improvement; Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry

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09 Aug 2017
Sharpening Your Skills

Productivity Tips You Probably Haven't Considered Before

taking breaks help or hinder getting things done? The researchers also address questions you've likely never considered, such as how weather affects productivity and why collaboration may make you less able to solve problems. Hiding From... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

Endogenous Productivity of Demand-Induced R&D: Evidence from Pharmaceuticals

When people want more new drugs, firms are happy to invest in ideas that cost more. And as they run out of "low hanging fruit" while demand keeps growing, R&D costs will naturally grow.

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Product Management - Course Catalog

HBS Course Catalog Product Management Course Number 1765 Senior Lecturer Sara McKinley Torti Spring; Q3; 1.5 credits Exam Career Focus: This half course provides an introduction to product management,... View Details

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The New New Product Development Game

By: Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka

Keywords: Product; Research and Development

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08 Jan 2014
What Do You Think?

Do Productivity Increases Contribute to Social Inequality?

Summing Up Does Social Equality Improve Productivity? Inequality in our society is an important and growing issue. It prompted a debate among respondents to this month's column about the causes, specifically the role played by innovation leading to increased View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

May 1975 (Revised May 1978)
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Litton Microwave Cooking Products (B)

By: Paul W. Marshall

Keywords: Consumer Products Industry; Consumer Products Industry

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13 Jun 2005
Research & Ideas

Rescuing Products with Stealth Positioning

When firms adopt a reverse or breakaway positioning strategy, there is no pretense about what they're up to. Part of the appeal of their cleverly positioned product offerings comes from explicitly subverting convention through... View Details

Keywords: by Youngme Moon

January 2005 (Revised March 2005)
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Parisian: productivity and selling cost

By: Rajiv Lal and Arar Han

Presents the dilemma facing George Jones with respect to the high selling cost at Parisian Department Stores. The challenges to be considered reflect issues at different levels of the organization, including individual salespeople, the store itself, and the merchandise... View Details

Keywords: Cost; Executive Compensation; Production; Sales; Salesforce Management; Motivation and Incentives; Retail Industry

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