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- 05 Mar 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, March 5, 2019
aligned—or coupled—with their formal commitments to labor codes of conduct. Using data on 3,276 suppliers in 55 countries, we find that in suppliers with high-powered efficiency structures (piece-rate pay), labor codes are internally... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- Web
Becoming an Entrepreneur - Alumni
friction from ecommerce shopping, or applying Big Data to achieve supply chain efficiencies Enthusiasm for a particular industry or "space," such as IoT or green energy initiatives For those who recognize themselves as founders, the next... View Details
- Blog
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
supply. "ONCE COMPANIES LEARN HOW TO EXPLOIT GENERATIVE AI, WE CAN ANTICIPATE RAPID RESTRUCTURING AT MANY COMPANIES THAT INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL CUTS IN WHITE-COLLAR STAFF." Historically, companies have asked, "How can this new technology improve the View Details
- 21 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: December 21
which eventually homogenizes the information space and decreases actors' propensity to form bridging ties, creating a globally separated network; (2) self-containment of the small-world network, or increasing homogenization of the social... View Details
- 24 May 2018
- Research & Ideas
Distance Still Matters in Business, Despite the Internet
distance in some ways, it has grown it in others. As the authors observe, “For example, while information technology may be an effective means of coordinating ongoing projects and collaborations, it may be less effective as a means of... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Transportation; Telecommunications; Shipping; Publishing; Technology
- 17 Aug 2021
- Op-Ed
Dispensing Justice: The Case for Legalizing Cannabis Nationally
and consumed within its boundaries, regardless of supply, demand, or efficiency considerations. Cannabis cultivated in California, which has five to six outdoor growing seasons, can’t be sold in Massachusetts, which has only two outdoor... View Details
Keywords: by Ashish Nanda and Tabatha Robinson
- Blog
Leading Successful Digital Transformation
efficiency of supply chains, and chat bots are used to cut the cost of call centers. While it is always good to reduce costs and improve efficiency, focusing solely on efficiency implicitly assumes that the... View Details
- 31 Mar 2023
- Research & Ideas
Can a ‘Basic Bundle’ of Health Insurance Cure Coverage Gaps and Spur Innovation?
and Active Labor Act of 1986 requires all emergency departments to address critical health needs regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. This informal coverage, the researchers write, is “disorganized, stressful, low quality, and... View Details
- 10 Oct 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research and Ideas, October 10, 2017
information and updates through early 2016. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/717504-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 618-025 Adaptive Platform Trials: The Clinical Trial of the Future? In July 2017, Dr.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 28 Jun 2022
- Book
The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose
How can government and business work together in this fractious political moment, when finding solutions to pressing problems like inequality and climate change are more urgent than ever? Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University’s John and Natty McArthur University... View Details
Keywords: by Avery Forman
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Technology & Operations Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research
: Winner of the 2024 People’s Choice Flash Talk Award at the INFORMS Early-Career Sustainable Operations Workshop for “Power vs. Energy - When to Transition Between Storage Technologies” with Simone Marinesi. Himabindu Lakkaraju :... View Details
- 16 Jun 2009
- First Look
First Look: June 16
economic theory of GAAP under the assumption that GAAP's objective is to facilitate efficient capital allocation within an economy. The theory predicts that GAAP, as shaped by the economic forces of demand for and supply of financial... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 15 Dec 2003
- Research & Ideas
The New Global Business Manager
managers? How have your own views changed? Christopher Bartlett: Well, fortunately, the basic argument has held up. But the world has evolved and we do see some new patterns emerging. But first let's focus on the things that have stayed constant. Companies have still... View Details
Keywords: by Cynthia Churchwell
- 21 Aug 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, August 21, 2018
https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=54887 forthcoming Production and Operations Management The Operational Value of Social Media Information By: Cui, Ruomeng, Santiago Gallino, Antonio Moreno, and Dennis J. Zhang... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 27 Apr 2020
- Research & Ideas
How Remote Work Changes What We Think About Onboarding
and processes. For example, companies must onboard employees remotely in a way that addresses competing tensions. Because the onboarding process must take place remotely, it will typically take longer than the in-person experience; yet the COVID-19 crisis requires... View Details
Keywords: by Boris Groysberg
- 16 Nov 2010
- First Look
First Look: November 16, 2010
Francesca Gino, Lisa L. Shu, and Chia-Jung Tsay Publication:Emotion Review (forthcoming) Abstract Moral problems often prompt emotional responses that invoke intuitive judgments of right and wrong. While emotions inform judgment across... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 26 Apr 2016
- First Look
April 26
workers without an agency affiliation. This advantage declines after high-quality non-affiliated workers receive good public feedback scores. The results indicate that intermediaries have arisen endogenously to permit a more efficient... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 03 Jun 2020
- Blog Post
How to Thrive as a Remote Manager and Employee
GitLab Best Practices on Getting Started with Remote Work How to Stay Focused While Working from Home Prepare for Remote Meetings Participating in and leading meetings remotely creates new challenges, and new opportunities for efficiency... View Details
- 14 Apr 2022
- Op-Ed
Let’s Move Forward from COVID—Without Forgetting What We’ve Learned
inequities resulted in team members being unable to bring their whole selves to work, which meant that organizations were operating with sub-optimal contributions. Also, excessive hierarchy that sought to drive efficiencies actually... View Details
Keywords: by Hise O. Gibson and MaShon Wilson
- 25 Jun 2013
- First Look
First Look: June 25
establishing some stylized facts about the fine-grained structure of large, real-world technical systems. Download working paper: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2277795 Pricing and Efficiency in the Market for IP Addresses By: Edelman,... View Details
Keywords: Anna Secino