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- September 2009 (Revised December 2009)
- Case
The Future of Iraq Project (A)
By: Noel Maurer and Sogomon Tarontsi
In March 2009, the government of Iraq decided to hold its first oil field auctions. The auctions were for service contracts on the country's southern oil fields; the winner would obtain the right to produce oil above a certain target for a fixed fee. The bidders... View Details
Keywords: Non-Renewable Energy; Foreign Direct Investment; Policy; Auctions; Production; Business and Government Relations; Energy Industry; Iraq
Maurer, Noel, and Sogomon Tarontsi. "The Future of Iraq Project (A)." Harvard Business School Case 710-002, September 2009. (Revised December 2009.)
- 06 Feb 2023
- HBS Seminar
Using Oral History in Business and Management Studies
Deals: The Economic Structure of Business Transactions
Business transactions take widely varying forms―from multibillion-dollar corporate mergers to patent licenses to the signing of an all-star quarterback. Yet every deal shares the same goal, or at least should: to maximize the joint value created and to distribute... View Details
Controlling Versus Enabling
Many firms can choose between an employment mode, in which the firm controls service provision by employing professionals, sales representatives or other types of agents, and an agency (or platform) mode, in which these agents take control... View Details
- 06 Oct 2003
- Research & Ideas
The Problem with Hedge Funds
are turning to the banks, which are directing investors' money into places as speculative as dot-com and telecom stocks. But this time the destruction of investors' value isn't likely to take the form of a large run-up in share prices... View Details
Keywords: by D. Quinn Mills
- 14 Jun 2022
- Blog Post
Meet the HBS Jewish Student Association
year to celebrate Jewish holidays as a community and share these special occasions with fellow students. Students will have the opportunity to attend campus-wide Shabbat dinners as well as access resources to host their own for a more... View Details
- 01 Sep 2022
- What Do You Think?
Is It Time to Consider Lifting Tariffs on Chinese Imports?
tariffs on Chinese imports? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below. References: Henry Kissinger, Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy (Penguin Press, 2022) Courtney McBride, “Kissinger Warns Biden Against... View Details
Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett
- Web
CSV in Practice - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness
HBS ISC Creating Shared Value CSV Creating Shared Value CSV Explained Emerging Topics CSV in Practice Published CSV Cases CSV in Practice Creating Shared Value in Practice Not... View Details
- 01 Sep 2023
- News
Case Study: The Home Team
Illustration by Jon Krause Illustration by Jon Krause Brendan Kennealey (MBA 2006) wasn’t even searching for a business idea. A couple of years ago, the Wilmington, Delaware, native met up with an old friend who’d bought a new house. Over dinner this friend enumerated... View Details
- 21 Nov 2019
- Research & Ideas
Do TV Debates Sway Voters?
of Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. [Image: David Goldman/AP] Related Reading Voter ID Laws Don't Work (But They Don't Hurt Anything, Either) Why People Don’t Vote--and How a Good Ground Game Helps 'I Know Why You Voted for Trump' and Other Motivation... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
- 02 Apr 2019
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, April 2, 2019
Marketing in an Era of Disruptions is meant to share new knowledge and ideas that are relevant to this world of disruptions. Leading scholars from around the world, who have keenly observed the changing market environment, business... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 09 Dec 2019
- Research & Ideas
Identify Great Customers from Their First Purchase
Power of Data Pay Attention To Your ‘Extreme Consumers’ On Target: Rethinking the Retail Website What do you think of this research? Share your insights below. View Details
- 29 Jul 2022
- Research & Ideas
Will Demand for Women Executives Finally Shrink the Gender Pay Gap?
both employers and job candidates can build on it.” You Might Also Like: Career Advice for Minorities and Women: Sharing Your Identity Can Open Doors Representation Matters: Building Case Studies That Empower Women Leaders Lack of Female... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 12 Mar 2021
- News
My Favorite Case
four to one. When another premium brand lowers its wholesale price in an attempt to stimulate sales, Heublein’s president decides to increase the price of Smirnoff and put the additional revenue into advertising. This case taught me that you can increase market View Details
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Media Coverage - Managing the Future of Work
Media Coverage Media Coverage 05 Feb 2025 Thomas 6 Career Mistakes That Could Be Holding You Back — and How to Fix Them Re: Joseph Fuller 03 Feb 2025 CNBC CEO of 16 years shares her No. 1 trait for a must-hire job candidate: I want to... View Details
- 05 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
China Tariffs and Coronavirus a Double Hit to American Retailers
coming from China,” Cavallo says. “That share has dropped to 70 percent.” That means countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam may be the real winners of the US-China trade war, hurting China in decreased exports even while they’ve... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- 31 Jul 2018
- First Look
New Research and Ideas, July 31, 2018
Neumann and envisioning a “culture OS” that he and Neumann would use to lead the organization internally—and to offer as a “product” to scaled enterprises externally. Purchase this case:https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/818101-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
- 21 Sep 2021
- Office Hours
Readers Ask: How Can I Gain Power and Influence?
decisions. To learn more about Power, for All, register to attend a free book discussion with Battilana and Casciaro at 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, Sept. 23. About the Author Kristen Senz is the growth editor of Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. [Image:... View Details
Keywords: by Kristen Senz
- 28 Sep 2023
- News
Screen Time
online. Their first Zoom meeting—in which the 20 or so attendees shared life updates—was so fun, they decided to make it a monthly series. In September 2023, the gathering reached 42 consecutive months, with no plans to stop. “We always... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
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Gallatin Hall | About
architectural firm Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, preserved the building’s historic facade while reconfiguring the 48,218-square-foot interior space to provide 73 single bedrooms with private baths, 8 shared kitchens, 4... View Details