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2000
Book

Can Japan Compete?

By: Michael E. Porter, Hirotaka Takeuchi and M. Sakakibara

The result of a major piece of research, this book reveals that there have long been two Japans, the familiar one that was highly competitive, and another Japan, almost invisible, that was highly uncompetitive. The authors unravel this puzzle, and provide a solution... View Details

Keywords: Competition; Economy; Japan

16 May 2017
Video

Getting to Know Student Class Day Speaker: Andrew Cone, MBA 2017

November 1995
Case

"Marketing" at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

By: Jay W. Lorsch and Samanta Graff

Describes the history and unique operating principles of the most successful corporate law firm in the country. Closes with a lengthy quotation by Martin Lipton, who is one of the firm's founding partners and who is described in an American Lawyer article as the "Elvis... View Details

Keywords: Marketing Strategy; Reputation; Business Strategy; Legal Services Industry

February 1999 (Revised November 2009)
Case

Michael Brown: Negotiating Slots at Foxwoods (A)

By: James K. Sebenius

The issues of the impending negotiation between the CEO of Foxwoods and the governor of Connecticut over lifting the ban on slot machines at Foxwoods are presented. Reviews the gaming business in the United States, the special history of Indian gaming, the Pequot... View Details

Keywords: Financial Crisis; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Policy; Negotiation Deal; Business and Government Relations; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Connecticut

27 Jul 2021
News

Breaking Free from a “9 to 5” Culture

Nitin Nohria

Nitin Nohria served as the tenth dean of Harvard Business School from 2010-2020. He previously served as co-chair of the Leadership Initiative, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development, and Head of the Organizational Behavior unit.

As Dean, building on... View Details

30 Apr 2015
News

Business bookshelf: 'Strategy Rules' about Gates, Grove and Jobs

16 Jul 2001
Research & Ideas

How to Compete Like a Judo Strategist

Several best practices, as explained by past and current masters of judo strategy, can help you reach the top of your game. While there are no substitutes for mastering View Details

Keywords: by David B. Yoffie & Mary Kwak

04 May 2021
News

Hubert Joly from Best Buy

17 Aug 2020
News

Trump wants to deliver a coronavirus vaccine by January. Even if he hits that ambitious goal, you probably won't get a shot for months.

Research Summary

Research overview

My research is principally focused on very recent contemporary history that relates to issues of current concern, with a continuing emphasis on the international petroleum industry. I am particularly interested in themes such as energy and the environment, resource... View Details

January 2008 (Revised March 2008)
Supplement

Bidding on Martha's Vineyard (B)

By: James Sebenius

To buy a desirable Martha's Vineyard property, Robert and Sally Franklin must craft a bidding strategy informed by their assessment of their competitor. The "A" case sets up the situation and bidding history to date, describes how they assessed their valuations and... View Details

Keywords: Bids and Bidding; Property; Competitive Strategy; Real Estate Industry; Martha's Vineyard

07 Jul 2015
News

Misty Copeland: A Role Model For Girls Everywhere Who Want To Find Their Power

December 1986 (Revised February 1993)
Case

Scandinavian Airlines System

Discusses the fostering of entrepreneurship and innovation in the large corporation. It traces the development and history of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) from 1946 to the present with particular emphasis on the leadership of Jan Carlzon, CEO from 1981 to the... View Details

Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leading Change; Innovation and Management; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Organizational Culture; Air Transportation Industry; Scandinavia

October 2019 (Revised February 2021)
Case

Myanmar: Special Economic Zones

By: Willy Shih and Dawn Lau

This case examines four Special Economic Zones in Myanmar. While the country's development had been hobbled by a complex history of military rule, ethnic conflict, and international sanctions, as it pursued liberalization it sought avenues to developing its economy.... View Details

Keywords: Economic Development; Emerging Economies; Special Economic Zones (SEZs); Development Economics; Developing Countries and Economies; Manufacturing Industry; Energy Industry; Southeast Asia; Myanmar