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CFM International, Inc.

In April 1987 the management team of CFM International, Inc. (CFMI) was considering developing a new jet engine for the Airbus A340. The withdrawal of a competitor's engine had created an unforeseen opportunity for CFMI to re-enter a competition it had apparently lost... View Details

Keywords: Risk and Uncertainty; Partners and Partnerships; Investment; Globalized Markets and Industries; Manufacturing Industry; Air Transportation Industry

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01 Dec 2007
News

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Perspectives on Risk and Regulation: The FDA at 100 edited by Arthur Daemmrich and Joanna Radin (Chemical Heritage Foundation) In a period of rapid scientific and market changes, success in regulating food products, prescription drugs,... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

25 Feb 2020
News

3-Minute Briefing: Ellen Pao (MBA 1998)

Startups can lead the way. There’s more innovative thinking, a willingness to take risks and to try new things. Eventually, these startups will get bigger and more successful, and those values of diversity and inclusion will spread to the... View Details

Keywords: April White; photo by Eric Millette

12 Apr 2010
Research & Ideas

One Report: Better Strategy through Integrated Reporting

companies a clear view of risks to and opportunities in their own strategy. Second, One Report speaks with one voice to all stakeholders, who can even engage with the company via Web 2.0 tools and technologies. One Report is thus an... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

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Field Course: Public Markets Investing Seminar - Course Catalog

portfolio and risk management. Students will develop and refine their investment process organization, creating a framework for investing. This should allow them to better utilize and develop pattern recognition and allow them to ponder:... View Details

28 May 2019
News

Ask the Expert: In Security

advanced capabilities, such as detection and response tools, in areas with the most sensitive data or the most risk to the organization’s mission. Once you’ve identified risk and placed controls in line with... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; cybersecurity

07 Feb 2011
Lessons from the Classroom

Creating the Founders’ Dilemmas Course

to deal with the big risks introduced by that decision; and Jim Triandiflou, founder and CEO of Ockham Technologies, who worries about losing control of the company as he and his cofounder consider various financing offers. By engaging in... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Education

25 Sep 2007
First Look

First Look: September 25, 2007

Data were analyzed for type of failure and frequency of occurrence. Interviews were conducted with frontline staff. Principal Findings. The two most frequent categories of operational failures, equipment/supplies and facility issues, posed safety View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

17 Feb 2014
Research & Ideas

Companies Detangle from Legacy Pensions

numbers will work out. The second is to work a deal with employees for a lump-sum payment covering the value of their pension, walking away without further obligations. That number can be large, however, and few companies can afford to pay out all that money at once.... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding; Aerospace; Financial Services

01 Nov 2011
First Look

First Look: Nov. 1

and teaching on risk management, we identify three categories of risk and elaborate on the ways companies can identify and mitigate them, with particular emphasis on strategy execution risks. Managing the... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

Fast Answer

FIELD Global Immersion Resources: Vietnam

market then narrow region to relevant GEO country. Country information and data Economist Intelligence Unit Useful for: in-depth country information covering recent economic and political developments, risk and regulation, and... View Details

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FIELD Global Immersion Resources: Rwanda

Where can I find country, industry and market information and news about Rwanda? Country information and economic data Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU): Useful for: in-depth country information covering recent economic and political developments, View Details

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FIELD Global Immersion Resources: Finland

covered for every country. Search tips: select a specific market then narrow region to relevant GEO country. Country information and data Economist Intelligence Unit Useful for: in-depth country information covering recent economic... View Details

05 May 2003
Research & Ideas

SEC Commissioner Sees “Healing and Reform”

Anderson's collapse, he added: "Audit committees understand that they are in charge. There is now a much better focus on the complexity and risks of business and a real drilling into the issue of coziness [between auditors and... View Details

Keywords: by Catherine Walsh

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Cherian Kurien

communication through the case methodology, has helped to improve my clarity of thought and verbal communication skills. With an excellent curriculum, exceptional faculty and ambitious goals, Harvard Business School remains committed to developing world class leaders.... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products; Retail

13 Jan 2021
Blog Post

Welcome to the BEI Blog!

possibilities of clean tech; how to reimagine capitalism; and understanding and managing the financial risks associated with climate change. Through our Climate Rising podcast, we bring together business and policy leaders with faculty to... View Details

01 Sep 2003
News

The Kids Are Alright: Alumni Children Crack Case

student proposed a way to assess the possible risks of Gavin’s strategy: “Since this company is about the kids who use it, maybe you could send out a survey,” she suggested. Beaming at the exchange, Eisenmann told the class, “This is... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

08 Nov 2011
News

Saluting Our HBS Veterans

their ranks. But they don’t have the same salaries or support networks as other outfits and many are young guys with families facing all the same risks as the other special ops units.” The foundation is funded through donations, relies on... View Details

Keywords: Garry Emmons; veterans; National Security and International Affairs; Government

14 Jan 2019
Blog Post

"It'll All Work Out": Two Alumni Discuss Balancing Marriage and Markets

Carolina and Charlie believe that the key to balancing marriage and the marketplace is to not feel obligated to evenly balance everything, all the time. "Over the course of a marriage," Carolina says, "one partner can assume more View Details

03 Aug 2016
Research & Ideas

Ominous Background Music Is Bad for Sharks

shark populations, which results in an ongoing decline, according to the 2013 study Global catches, exploitation rates, and rebuilding options for sharks. The extinction risk is considerably higher for chrondrichthyan fishes – sharks,... View Details

Keywords: by Carmen Nobel; Media & Broadcasting

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